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Posted by: aceecards Jul 4 2007, 05:57 PM

It is discouraged!

I see a lot of people bumping marketplace and trading threads lately. This type of uncreativeness is discouraged on this site.

Team members will delete bumps to threads or "ttt" added to threads!

Every thread appears on everyone members board until it is read or ignored! You "bumping" it ot "ttt" ing it only causes members to become irritated with you!

Please extend everyone the courtesy we extend you by not attempting to bump your thread!

Thank You!

Posted by: ffman Jul 4 2007, 05:58 PM

Good topic. It gets especially annoying when a member 'bumps' the topic after only an hour or two.

Posted by: skatalite Jul 4 2007, 06:11 PM

Bump.










Just kidding.

For real. Chill out with the TTT stuff.

Posted by: 2000 rushing yards Jul 4 2007, 06:17 PM

especially like when cody said after they do it after a few hours. I don't mind seeing bumps though after a day or 2.

Posted by: HOFerAutoCollector Jul 4 2007, 06:18 PM

I will often move a thread up if its been 12 hours or so...once in the morning and another in the evening. Otherwise, after its been a day or more

Posted by: hernant15 Jul 4 2007, 06:32 PM

That's what everyone should do. I try to bump them after a couple of days...

Posted by: dviv17 Jul 4 2007, 08:18 PM

I'll usually do it at least 10 hours, I think it is really discourteous to do it after an hour or in some people's cases, a few minutes.

Posted by: artyman60 Jul 4 2007, 08:53 PM

I tend to bump threads after a few days or weeks depending which ones and usually its just the ones for the guys im looking to trade for or trade reasons

Posted by: HOFerAutoCollector Jul 4 2007, 08:55 PM

I see a couple of people that post the same threads over and over and over again. Why? Its pointless and takes up space. Why not just bump the thread you already made. If you have posted the same thing 5 times and none got replies...posting it AGAIN isnt going to help much. Its not the post, its the content.

Posted by: coltsfan23 Jul 4 2007, 09:13 PM

I try to bump some of my threads after a few days. It does get annoying when it is only after an hour or two.

Posted by: trot2millah Jul 4 2007, 09:46 PM

Idk how this works, but in other forums I have seen a "bump" option, where no post is added, but the topic moves to the top....if there was some way we could limit this option (like once every 6 hours or so) it would be a good idea in my opinion.

Posted by: bostonbruinsandceltics Jul 4 2007, 09:55 PM

i know i have bumped after 4 or 5 hours a few times, i will start doing it less.

Posted by: fightingirishjd8 Jul 6 2007, 01:48 PM

yea same here i realize i do it constantly ill do it after mabey 8-10 hrs like many of you say you do

Posted by: Tromni Jul 6 2007, 02:43 PM

The preferred method is if after a couple days you'd like members to take a fresh look, you write a simple and polite post to that effect.

For example,

"I've still got that Papelbon auto for trade if anyone is interested"

or "I still need these cards for my Donruss Elite set, can anyone help?"

All it takes is 15 seconds of courtesy.

Posted by: hornsfan92 Jul 6 2007, 02:50 PM

I can understand how bumping posts is annoying, but its also very useful and can make sense. I try to bump my post every 4-5 hours so other members can read it. Most members just hit the new posts button and see whats on the first or second page. I know some people have work during the day, and others aren't avaliable at night, so when im trying to find something or sell something, I try to make it avaliable to everyone. It is very annoying when you bump a post every hour or so, but i feel it is ok every 4 or 5 hours. Thanks

Posted by: hodee5 Jul 6 2007, 04:49 PM

I've given a shameless bump if my thread has dropped to page 2....maybe this will give me a kick in the pants to scan some more cards! Happy posting, Jeff

Posted by: BGT Masters of Tiki D Jul 6 2007, 06:54 PM

I bumped up a post after a day or so and just because I didnt write a pointless message and put Up to the Top or whatever I got yelled at. Makes more sense to me to bump a post up instead of recreating a new post everytime but to each his own. Also if people are going to get scolded for bumping, perhaps we can stop certain membres from having 4+ posts in a row on one page. To me this is worse than bumping when you could just have one or two combined posts.

Posted by: ffman Jul 6 2007, 06:58 PM

I would rather see one of these posts any day than 'ttt' or 'bump'. Bumps and ttts just get annoying. In my opinion, 'ttts' and 'bumps' (rather than at least trying to post a sentence) show impatience and maybe even laziness.

And, a topic from Bob on 'ttt':

http://www.tradingcardcentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=40725&st=0

Posted by: Iplayfootball_90 Jul 6 2007, 10:47 PM

I know when I use to bump threads, I'd do so by typing something like "These are still available" or "Anyone need these?", stuff like that. They aren't but maybe a second longer to type than "bump" and "ttt".

Posted by: Iplayfootball_90 Jul 6 2007, 11:20 PM

DELETE DELETE DELETE!

Posted by: BGT Masters of Tiki D Jul 6 2007, 11:36 PM

If you get annoyed at someone for doing .... ttt or To the top instead of typing these are still for trade, still looking to make some deals, or anything else? then you definetly have some issues. People don't bump up a post for you to read their bump post, its to read the main post. I guess my morse code bumps ... ... . . . ... just wont cut it anymore.

Posted by: xebulba Jul 6 2007, 11:37 PM

hmmm, wonder if that means i should kill the in accordance with the prophecy thread... hehehehehehehehe

Posted by: crazygood Jul 7 2007, 02:35 PM

Agreed.

This is the most ridiculous rule I've heard on here. So instead of just having one thread for all of your stuff, we need to create an entire new thread everyday? And a thread falls to page three within an hour. Create a new thread?

I'll bump my posts if I want, thank you very much. And a simple "TTT" will work just fine. No point in typing a sentence repeating exactly what you have in the original post.

Posted by: dviv17 Jul 7 2007, 02:37 PM

Yeah, I kind of think this is just a pet peeve of Bob's and some people are being kind of brown nosers. It only bothers me when people do it after an hour or two or if its still at the top.

Posted by: crazygood Jul 7 2007, 02:38 PM

I heard no complaints of it until Bob starting sharing his distaste for it.

Posted by: dviv17 Jul 7 2007, 02:39 PM

Exactly.

Posted by: xebulba Jul 7 2007, 02:49 PM

here lately i have been just editing my posts and "up"ping them. makes it easier to manage my topics.

Posted by: aceecards Jul 7 2007, 03:03 PM

What?

It is either a yes or no..

Brown Nosers? Pet Peeves? Excuse me?

Last time I checked Bob is the CEO not dviv17 Please share any additional news I havent read!

Posted by: HOFerAutoCollector Jul 7 2007, 03:06 PM

I agree that the TTT needs to go, but why cant you just think of something to say to move it up. I always go for the "back up for some more looks" or "anyone else interested" tactics. I HATE when people create the same thread repeatedly with the same exact info in it. Just move the same one back up and eliminate the unnecessary clutter.

Posted by: aceecards Jul 7 2007, 03:07 PM

And this my friend is called ANARCHY!

So you think rules or guidelines shouldnt be followed, and apparently you are not going to comply with the rules or guidelines set forth by TCC?

See brother, your inability to play by the rules is what gets you in hot water! Instead of saying boldly "ill bump posts if I want" maybe you should work to change things you cannot accept or accept things you cannot change!

Remember please that your PAGE 3.. maybe someone elses Page 1 or Page 14 for all that matters.

The page view for view new posts is qualified by user not for all!

Posted by: aceecards Jul 7 2007, 03:11 PM

and one more comment

I take the time at least twice a day to page down through all the posts! It is part of what a team member is supposed to do!

and yes sometimes i get really tired of seeing the same marketplace or trading threads posted 16 times! I shoot a polite PM to those people and say once is enough! Thank you!

If your post doesnt attract any interest then, well maybe, no one is interested! Did you ever consider that? I do?

Posted by: 2000 rushing yards Jul 7 2007, 03:59 PM

me too. c-good, i really haaven't seen it as a problem and still don't just as long as they either edit there tradelist (if in a trading,marketplace or set building forum) or post ttt every once in a while

Posted by: dviv17 Jul 7 2007, 04:00 PM

No Steve, you've read all the news!

I know Bob is in charge of the site, I was just saying no one really showed any distaste for ttt or bumps until he posted his dislike for them.

Therefore, my reason for thinking some people started to complain just because of what Bob posted.

Posted by: leoliotigpan Jul 7 2007, 04:00 PM

delete

Posted by: crazygood Jul 7 2007, 04:11 PM

Why are posts that only consist of the following image OK but a simple "TTT" to help with trading is not:

Posted by: Iplayfootball_90 Jul 7 2007, 04:11 PM

I've always had a distaste for it, but I never said anything about it because I knew I'd get in an argument with people if I said anything about it. So I've just kept it inside until now. I waited until someone that pretty much doesn't get yelled at posted about it and Bob is that person. I'm in no way "brown nosing", but I'll admit, I didn't have the gut to say anything about it because I was worried about what people would say about it.

Posted by: crazygood Jul 7 2007, 04:15 PM

And last but not least, I shall play by the rules. Just felt like sharing my disagreement. Obviously that is looked down upon here.

Posted by: stlbaseball15 Jul 7 2007, 10:33 PM

To have respect for the rules you must first make the rules respectable.

This is a stupid rule. Who cares if something gets bumped? Mary and Joeseph, some people have too much time.

Posted by: sportsfan614 Sep 13 2007, 01:13 PM

Thanks for the Info

Posted by: laskomonkey Sep 13 2007, 01:51 PM

I bump my thread once a day, maybe twice, but thats because my list always falls pages back, since no one replies to them, they just pm me....

Posted by: bluechip Sep 13 2007, 01:51 PM

I mean I don't understand what the fuss is about, isn't this a trade site? I would understand if someone "bumped" "ttt" "^^^" within unreasonable time frame. But this only shows that they are serious traders out there wanting to trade, personally i do it when it disappears from the fist page, honestly does anyone surf through pages 2 3 4 ....., i don't do it regularly and when i do reply to one of those they never reply back b/c it's forgotten. This probably is the 3rd busiest site i visit and as it gets more and more traffic y'all need to lax on bumping unless those that are bumping threads for fun of it.



maybe we should have a thread to ask for permission to bump?


IMO

Posted by: ffman Sep 13 2007, 02:14 PM

I think one of the main complains is one someone 'ttt's or 'bumps' within only a few hours of posting the topic, and then does that three-four times a day.

Posted by: baseballguy601 Sep 13 2007, 02:20 PM

that is really annoying!

Posted by: jkseb1972 Sep 13 2007, 02:28 PM

so, is this all just a burden to those team members who "have to" review the posts, or is it an issue with the members as a whole? i have never had a problem with it. why is this even an issue? i think that these complaint threads are a much bigger annoyance than any "bumped" thread from a member. there is a reason the thread changes to a red color after you have opened it, you know you have seen it before and you can just ignore it, no big deal! just my 2 cents.

Posted by: ffman Sep 13 2007, 02:30 PM

Bumping of threads annoy me, and I don't have to 'review' any posts. I think it shows impatience.

Posted by: jkseb1972 Sep 13 2007, 02:32 PM

ttt




just kidding.

Posted by: ildd Mar 29 2009, 07:00 PM

wow this is old, but just a question

its ok to bump after like 24 hours, right?

Posted by: ffman Mar 29 2009, 07:02 PM

I think so. It is usually frowned upon when people bump multiple times a day with simple posts like "bump", "ttt", etc.

Posted by: Kmart6nets Mar 29 2009, 07:16 PM

'Creative' bumps please.. I've actually been on the prowl today with this. Some of the threads are so obnoxious to read.

And please TRY to wait 24 hours... 3-4 hours later is not acceptable.

Sorry, exasperated.

Posted by: TTro787 Mar 29 2009, 08:57 PM

I would rather someone bump an old thread then starting a new one of the exact same thing.

Posted by: urbanmonk Mar 29 2009, 09:00 PM

Yes this is true, but one can be more creative than just one word or three letters. And if the thread only has their "bumps" for the last 6 posts, then probably nobody interested anyway.

Posted by: metsfan2427 Mar 30 2009, 06:11 AM

NVM

Posted by: snowblink Mar 30 2009, 10:01 AM

24 hours...really??, I figure bumping anything less than a week old is WEAK.

I give a "bump" to my trade threads once in a while, but only if there have been a decent number of new issues added or deleted...

Posted by: dodgerblue38501 Mar 30 2009, 10:10 AM

I do get irritated at that. "ttt" I mean come on, really? As another member has pointed out at least be creative and wait an acceptable amount of time. This commonly happens in the Marketplace Forums. I have learned that chances are, if you are the only one posting in your own thread, nobody is interested in the stuff you are selling/trading!

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Mar 30 2009, 10:21 AM

Just a reminder:

"TTT" = "To the trash"
"Bump" = "please bump this topic off the face of the earth"

Posted by: metsfan2427 Mar 30 2009, 11:01 AM

Wow this is the best thing the mods can do. Trying to control people on how to bump. You can't use this or you can't use that what can you use. Now i really see why alot of people hate tcc.

Posted by: Tarasadie17 Mar 30 2009, 11:18 AM

Very nice constructive criticism there, well done.

For your information, we are asked to enforce the rules by the site creator Bob. "Bumps" is one of the things he has asked us to moderate. So we do it.

And you are absolutely right, whenever I am perusing other trading forums I often come across people who say "I left TCC because I was not allowed to bump my threads...."

Posted by: metsfan2427 Mar 30 2009, 11:44 AM

I am not trying to criticism any mods or what not. But there seems to be more rules about bumping then anything else on this site. My Point is whats the difference between lets trade,etc. to bump or ttt. They serve the same purpose to bump your thread up. May i ask why tcc from what it seems hates bumping

Posted by: pavi39 Mar 30 2009, 11:52 AM

Here's my take on this. If you were to meet me in person would you say "bump" or "ttt" or "to the top", or would you say "let's trade". If you were trying to sell something at a market would you be yelling "anyone?????", or would you rather be saying "I have these left" or "Would anyone like anything I have?". Why can't a forum be along the same lines. Just because you're hiding behind a computer does not mean it has to be impersonal.

The idea is to try and make it more personable to everyone. Be thoughtful and creative when [posting not only bumps, but in any writing that you do on the board.

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Mar 30 2009, 11:59 AM

There are more creative ways of bumping than just grunting out a "ttt" or "bump".

"Let's trade" is actually more understandable than any triple-constanant combination.

Posted by: 19th Century Indiana Jones Mar 30 2009, 12:01 PM

Would you have been able to express yourself using shortened phrases like "ttt" and "idk" instead of what you just posted?

Posted by: dodgerblue38501 Mar 30 2009, 01:04 PM

I'm not trying to criticism bumping or even criticize it for that matter. I understand it has its place in forums like this, but like everything should be productive and informative. I just get irritated looking through the Marketplace Forums and seeing a topic continually bumped to the top six times a day and the only person that has posted anything in the thread is the author! I think adding something like: "I still have these cards available" or "These auctions are ending tonight" or "I've updated my list, still have several available" is actually beneficial to anyone that might read it. Gibberish and ttt is just garbage. If you are that lazy then chances are you don't put very much effort into handling your transactions correctly. One thing everyone seems to forget is the fact that everything you post here along with your attitude is all that your fellow TCC members know about you since we often don't ever have the opportunity to meet face to face. Have some pride in the image you create of yourself in the online world and people will be much more likely to interact with you in a way that benefits both parties and that definitely includes trading.

Posted by: Ilovetheheat Mar 30 2009, 02:12 PM

TCC is more laid back than the majority of trading forums out there. Additionally, anyone who "Hates" TCC is welcome to leave at any time. TCC does not beg anyone to join or stay.

My reply to your quote is nothing personal.

Posted by: Stlouisrams1600 Mar 30 2009, 02:22 PM

I really hope your kidding. TCC has a real light take on the bumping matter.

Posted by: ffman Mar 30 2009, 02:26 PM

True. If you want to see "harsh" rules on bumping go to somewhere like SCF where it can get you suspended.

Posted by: Stlouisrams1600 Mar 30 2009, 02:29 PM

More like banned.

Posted by: captkirk42 Mar 30 2009, 03:47 PM

Which SCF is that? I'm guessing "Sports Card Forum" not "Sports Card Freaks".

Oh my take on the "bumping" thing is:

Just as others have said just saying "bump" or "ttt" or putting a single punctuation mark of some kind is boring and annoying. It is really annoying when done one or more times within 3 hours. I see it on other boards (not just the trading card boards) all the time. One thing that I think people tend to forget is not everybody is going to be visiting the board at the same time you are. It might take up to 24 hours for anybody to see your thread and be interested enough in opening it. In the case of potential trade threads hopefully they see the thread read it, and then look over their collection to see what they can offer before they respond.

premature bumping is like those jerks behind you that honk the second the traffic light has just turned Green.

Oh and rather than add a second post right behind this one, I decided to edit this one to add the other thoughts I had just after I originally replied.

Posted by: Beavers98 Apr 15 2009, 08:25 AM

I will bump after a few days/week. I don't see any problem with it if it's not after like anhour or something. I just made a big trade after I had bumped my post 3 times in a 2 week span.

Posted by: wezz60 Apr 15 2009, 02:30 PM

I've had my bump deleted in two of my threads. I'm all for deleting bumps that are excessive, but I bump after a day at most. I just recently bumped one after it had been three days and it got deleted IMO, that is a bit too extreme, especially when people used to bump threads every three hours or so