[dbussone]

Originally Posted by BK001

I too have wondered and assumed that eventually I would figure it out -- NOT.



Thanks for the explanation.



What about Bump -- does that mean the same thing?

No. Bump is to move a post back toward the top of the post list. For example, if you want to move a post about a lost dog back into view to keep it fresh in folks' minds.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by dbussone

No. Bump is to move a post back toward the top of the post list. For example, if you want to move a post about a lost dog back into view to keep it fresh in folks' minds.

Bump. (Got it?)

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by dbussone

No. Bump is to move a post back toward the top of the post list. For example, if you want to move a post about a lost dog back into view to keep it fresh in folks' minds.

I've been on boards where you weren't allowed to bump threads or posts (I can certainly understand wanting to do it for a lost dog however), but haven't seen where it's not allowed here (I've been looking).

I guess with this system, a person could just post /// for the purpose of bumping it without anyone (except maybe the mods) knowing.

Anyway, thanks for the help.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

So you can't just delete the entire post; you can only edit and you have to put three of something in there?

Yes, you cannot delete a post anymore. You can delete the contents of the post, but you must use three symbols
(because that's a TOTV "rule"), e.g., *** $$$ ### %%%.

Originally Posted by BK001

What about Bump -- does that mean the same thing?

You can use "bump" or ttt (to the top) or any symbol at all (***).
It just means the post zooms to the top. Useful for lost pets.

[wendyquat]

We live south of 466. Honestly, I never gave using the irrigation water a thought until recently. I bought a new verbena hanging basket which hung on a low hanger where it could receive irrigation. The sprinkler provided water to that plant, the grass and one more nearby vine. I looked last week and the verbena and the vine looked like they had been sprayed with Roundup (they hadn't) on the side nearest the sprinkler. The verbena has since died and I trimmed the bad side from the vine. It just could not have been anything but whatever came out of that particular sprinkler head! Makes me think twice about what I water with the reclaimed water!

[spring_chicken]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

I've seen that done a few times now by a couple of different people and am wondering what it means?

It's pretty much a virtual bird (middle finger). They say wrote a post and changed their mind, but that's a pretty lame explanation since they could have just used the back button on the browser instead of hitting the post button, lol. Kind of like a secret handshake when you were in 6th grade.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by spring_chicken

It's pretty much a virtual bird (middle finger). They say wrote a post and changed their mind, but that's a pretty lame explanation since they could have just used the back button on the browser instead of hitting the post button, lol. Kind of like a secret handshake when you were in 6th grade.

Given the circumstances where I've seen it, that was exactly what came to mind.

Thanks for confirming my hunch.

[graciegirl]

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[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by wendyquat

We live south of 466. Honestly, I never gave using the irrigation water a thought until recently. I bought a new verbena hanging basket which hung on a low hanger where it could receive irrigation. The sprinkler provided water to that plant, the grass and one more nearby vine. I looked last week and the verbena and the vine looked like they had been sprayed with Roundup (they hadn't) on the side nearest the sprinkler. The verbena has since died and I trimmed the bad side from the vine. It just could not have been anything but whatever came out of that particular sprinkler head! Makes me think twice about what I water with the reclaimed water!

Wendy...I would lean toward that the plant was not getting enough water from the sprinklers. Hanging plants dry out fast and sometimes during windy hot days they need to be watered twice a day from a pitcher because many don't have big enough drip pans. Sprinklers don't give enough water to offset the evaporation on most hanging plants.

[Sable99]

I have a relative who was diagnosed with MS last fall. She is 32, has a two year old and has a doctorate in the medical field. They have already taken away her driver's license. Her retired parents drive her to work as her husband also works. If you saw her you wouldn't think there was anything wrong with her -- she is vibrant and beautiful. She has done a lot of research and talked to a lot of friends in the medical field since her diagnosis. Through her research she has found there is a high rate of cancer, leukemia, etc in her area. Most of the affected people were also young! I asked if if was because it was a farming community. She said yes and also because of the large gardens! Pretty scary!

By the way, she grew up on her parent's farm and now lives on her late grandparent's farm.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by BK001

I too have wondered and assumed that eventually I would figure it out -- NOT.

Thanks for the explanation.

What about Bump -- does that mean the same thing?

Originally Posted by dbussone

No. Bump is to move a post back toward the top of the post list. For example, if you want to move a post about a lost dog back into view to keep it fresh in folks' minds.

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

I've been on boards where you weren't allowed to bump threads or posts (I can certainly understand wanting to do it for a lost dog however), but haven't seen where it's not allowed here (I've been looking).

I guess with this system, a person could just post /// for the purpose of bumping it without anyone (except maybe the mods) knowing.

Anyway, thanks for the help.

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Yes, you cannot delete a post anymore. You can delete the contents of the post, but you must use three symbols
(because that's a TOTV "rule"), e.g., *** $$$ ### %%%.



You can use "bump" or ttt (to the top) or any symbol at all (***).
It just means the post zooms to the top. Useful for lost pets.

From TOTV Site Guidelines:
Bumping of Threads:

The practice of making a post with the intent of bringing it back to the first page is referred to as "Bumping" of posts and this practice is not allowed on TOTV. ONLY in the classified section is this allowed one (1) time during the posting duration or with a price change.

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by spring_chicken

It's pretty much a virtual bird (middle finger). They say wrote a post and changed their mind, but that's a pretty lame explanation since they could have just used the back button on the browser instead of hitting the post button, lol. Kind of like a secret handshake when you were in 6th grade.

The three characters are used AFTER the member has submitted the post. Using the back button at that point will not do anything to change the post. I imagine most people who retract their post by editing all but three characters are simply deciding that their input was either unnecessary or probably going to be deleted by the mods.

[photo1902]

Is reclaimed water safe for bumps?

[borjo]

What in the world is going on with this post? It's not the "definition of bump" post. It's supposed to be about irrigation water. This is too funny to see how the thread goes. I feel like I have "flight of ideas".

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by borjo

What in the world is going on with this post? It's not the "definition of bump" post.

Yes, you're right, it's definitely a thread about irrigation. Sorry Borjo, I just have to sneak in one more bump comment.

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

From TOTV Site Guidelines:
Bumping of Threads:
The practice of making a post with the intent of bringing it back to the first page is referred to as "Bumping" of posts and this practice is not allowed on TOTV. ONLY in the classified section is this allowed one (1) time during the posting duration or with a price change.

Good info. Threads are often bumped, so it's obvious that lots of us have never read the TOTV rulebook.