Topic: Bumping changes on some boards - page 12. (Read 8681 times)
A logical update. But it will be interesting. I wonder how it works.
I bumped oldest (not locked) thread I could find and it seems working.
We should see how this is working in a few days, when spambies realize that their weather forecast discussion won't bump threads any more.
We should see how this is working in a few days, when spambies realize that their weather forecast discussion won't bump threads any more.
if I understand it correctly I should be careful where I post if I disclose a spam or scam so I don't unintentionally bump their topic.
That was my first thought too. One could argue that was always the case, except that my post now has a much higher bumping power. It would be nice to be able to turn that off for certain posts. Or I may need to use my LoyceMobile or even LoyceBot for certain posts.Damn, I was thinking the same, if we can switch off the bumping option and post only comments as "newbie" or I have to create an alt for this (I hope not).
BTW the Bounty section also came to my mind as there is also a bumping competition, maybe it will be added too.
Therefore, on these three boards, bumping has changed:
- Service Announcements
- Announcements (Altcoins)
- Tokens (Altcoins)
Is there a reason Bounties (Altcoins) isn't included in this list? Those topics get their exposure from spamming "Proof of"-posts, and if those posts don't bump the thread anymore, bounties that don't allow spam stand a chance too.- Service Announcements
- Announcements (Altcoins)
- Tokens (Altcoins)
if I understand it correctly I should be careful where I post if I disclose a spam or scam so I don't unintentionally bump their topic.
That was my first thought too. One could argue that was always the case, except that my post now has a much higher bumping power. It would be nice to be able to turn that off for certain posts. Or I may need to use my LoyceMobile or even LoyceBot for certain posts.A day ago......
Theymos:
Hold my beer!
Lol Quote from: Loycev
The fact that this hasn't been implemented might mean it's not that simple to implement on SMF.
Theymos:
Hold my beer!
Just like Merit, Trust and Flags, theymos managed to come up with something that I have to read several times to fully understand it's potential! I'm curious to see how it works out long-term.
Unless I am missing something, which is possible, a potential issue I see is that a few people with a lot of posts and merit can band together to keep a pet project on top.
Odds are it's not going to happen, and I might be 100% wrong on how I am reading it, but couldn't a band of a few high post / high merit legendary users keep the davecoin post on top?
-Dave
Odds are it's not going to happen, and I might be 100% wrong on how I am reading it, but couldn't a band of a few high post / high merit legendary users keep the davecoin post on top?
-Dave
legendary
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Merit: 1981
Marketing Campaign Manager |Telegram ID- @LT_Mouse
Well that means newbies and thread pumpers will be forced to find another way
I'm selling my power bumps for 0.001 BTC a piece.
A day ago......
Theymos:
Hold my beer!
Stompix:
I think is great...altough I'm still not 100% sure if it's not exploitable in some way. When it comes to breaking rules some spammers are really creative.
I think I'll check some threads full of bumping and see if any of them make it back to the top page and if they do for how long!
LE:
Seems like it starting to take effect:
Ps
@nutildah, lols!!!!
Quote from: Loycev
The fact that this hasn't been implemented might mean it's not that simple to implement on SMF.
Theymos:
Hold my beer!
Stompix:
I think is great...altough I'm still not 100% sure if it's not exploitable in some way. When it comes to breaking rules some spammers are really creative.
I think I'll check some threads full of bumping and see if any of them make it back to the top page and if they do for how long!
LE:
Seems like it starting to take effect:
Ps
@nutildah, lols!!!!
Well that means newbies and thread pumpers will be forced to find another way
I'm selling my power bumps for 0.001 BTC a piece.
No but seriously, its a great idea. I'm not going to be reporting self bumps in these sections anymore, which will cut down on my reporting by 90%. Sure the mods won't mind too much.
Another opportunity for few users to start complaining about this change. By the way, this is a realistic move which was needed to take control of these boards. Good job theymos.
There will be no more newbie accounts with first post saying that, "This is a great project and I am selling my kidney to join it" :-P
There will be no more newbie accounts with first post saying that, "This is a great project and I am selling my kidney to join it" :-P
That kidney part is really funny
Well that means newbies and thread pumpers will be forced to find another way
You can also "watch" the whole board so any new topic gets added to your watchlist.
I'd rather not do this. I include single topics into my watchlist where i know i might have to reply later (because of technical issues / questions / to help / etc.) and topics which i am interested in reading.
My watchlist is already large enough
You can sort by last post time with one click, even if this new sort order gets implemented.
You are right, i didn't think about that
IMO this would make it way harder to keep track of all (new posts) in a topic where questions might have been asked.
You can sort by last post time with one click, even if this new sort order gets implemented.
You can also "watch" the whole board so any new topic gets added to your watchlist.
Are there any intentions to bring this to other subs too ?
I am explicitly thinking about subs which are for information exchange (Development & Technical Discussion / Technical Support / Beginners & Help).
IMO this would make it way harder to keep track of all (new posts) in a topic where questions might have been asked.
Can we be assured that there are no intentions (yet) to bring that bump button to these boards which highly focus on the exchange of knowledge ?
I am explicitly thinking about subs which are for information exchange (Development & Technical Discussion / Technical Support / Beginners & Help).
IMO this would make it way harder to keep track of all (new posts) in a topic where questions might have been asked.
Can we be assured that there are no intentions (yet) to bring that bump button to these boards which highly focus on the exchange of knowledge ?
Finally a solution to this problem. Thank you theymos. Looks a bit complicated at first but if I understand it correctly I should be careful where I post if I disclose a spam or scam so I don't unintentionally bump their topic. Sometimes I post just to follow whats happening on the thread.
Anyway I'm closing my other thread.
Anyway I'm closing my other thread.
Does this mean we should no longer report thread bumps to the moderator?
Not a Chance. There will be still crazy users that will stay using the old bumping method. So
Does this mean we should no longer report thread bumps to the moderator?
There's long been a problem of spammy bumping being used to keep topics near the top, but lately it's become unbearable. Therefore, on these three boards, bumping has changed:
- Service Announcements
- Announcements (Altcoins)
- Tokens (Altcoins)
How about the Service Announcements(altcoins) board? - Service Announcements
- Announcements (Altcoins)
- Tokens (Altcoins)
I think that board could also use this feature since it also sometimes attracts bumpers
Admin already globally displayed the message, that is enough, in my opinion. After logging in, users will see it under their avatars.
Oh well, I just stated my suggestion for I think it's quite useful other than making it a news.(Lazy Me: I didn't see that news actually, not until you've mentioned it, I rarely look at that portion of the forum,... 😅)
My Suggestion:
Have this Message be pinned on Boards that applies this new rule.
Admin already globally displayed the message, that is enough, in my opinion. After logging in, users will see it under their avatars.Have this Message be pinned on Boards that applies this new rule.
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"News: If you like a topic and you see an orange "bump" link, click it. More info."
My Suggestion:
Have this Message be pinned on Boards that applies this new rule.
2nd Suggestion:
Or
Maybe beside the "bump" button
Or
Beneath under the Title of the Thread. (or maybe have another hover feature on the Title)
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Have this Message be pinned on Boards that applies this new rule.
2nd Suggestion:
Maybe later. If it's shown somewhere, I'm not sure where to put it.
Add another column for Boards that applies this new rule. Maybe between the "Replies" and "Views" ... Or
Maybe beside the "bump" button
Or
Beneath under the Title of the Thread. (or maybe have another hover feature on the Title)
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Will such a system be introduced in local sections?
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