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Originally Posted by BK001 (Post 1220296)

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?

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Originally Posted by dbussone (Post 1220301)

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.

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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1220306)

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. :)

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Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 1220323)

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.

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Originally Posted by spring_chicken (Post 1220467)

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.

Is reclaimed water safe for bumps?

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".

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Originally Posted by borjo (Post 1220545)

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. :duck:

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1220538)

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. :Screen_of_Death:

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Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 1220601)

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

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

I've read it. I think that occasional bumps in the case of a lost pet are very useful. And I would note that I have never seen the mods take action in such a case.