Bumping threads

[Cedric]

Bumping threads is a feature an admin can do when there's a thread buried down the list where there is little to no interaction on. I have installed an add on for this on this forum and occasionally do this myself. I don't understand why XenForo does not have this feature standard packed.

There's also another side to bumping. If a member replies to a topic where there hasn't been a reply on for a long time. In many cases, for months to even years when the community has been around for a long time.

What's your opinion on this? Do you find it annoying? Do you allow it as an admin or would rather close the thread and start a new one?

 

[Shawn Gossman]

I always feel weird doing it. I'll occasionally do it on some promote forums that have showcase features.

I just try to add something worthy.

I feels so much like begging.

 

[Arantor]

I find it cuts various ways depending on the exact situation.

If it's a years-old topic that's - miraculously - still relevant, go for it. Fill your boots, as they say. But for a lot of things, especially tech support, what *seems* like it's relevant and related, may not be.

If it's a new topic that's being bumped because the poster is task-focused and wants an answer but one hasn't appeared quickly enough, that's just annoying.

I think there are times that a topic can be raised up if it's still relevant but dropped off the immediate radar and is deserving of a signal boost, but it's so situational I don't think I could give you any kind of 'when it's like this...' - but it rarely annoys me if it's done with care.

 

[Cory]

I don't mind users bumping threads at all when there is still valuable content in the thread and is still discussion-worthy. I think it's better than creating duplicate topics on the same exact subject. Of course, this may not apply to all threads, for instance, a news thread that was old news from a long time ago and is no longer relevant.

I rarely use the moderation bump thread option.

 

[Nomad]

The bumping feature can be good if you are bumping an evergreen topic where no new post has been created for a long time. By bumping the topic, you will be plugging the topic into the feed so that more members can start sharing their views.

 

[Forums Forever]

I have nothing against bumping. If there is more to say on a thread, there's no reason not to bring it back up!

 

[Ken]

I have nothing against bumping, because I wanted to set it up the right way for episode threads, historic events and sports recaps to make sure they stay in place.

 

[Heatman]

Personally, I don't find bumping threads to be annoying because I do it all the time especially on my service thread. It makes it more visible to potential clients and also remind those who are already watching the thread to me reminded the service is still available.