Hello, my Lovelies.
This is to discuss bumping in the 1 x 1 threads.
Recently, we learned that there is an add-on to assist with the control of bumping.
Put simply, instead of writing 'bump' and adding spam to a thread, you will be able to click 'bump' and it will act like one, moving your thread up on the list.
That's the easy part of this and it will be implemented.
What we want your opinion on is how to curb people still writing 'Bump' through other mean.
Of these options, which do you think is the best for Writing Home to implement?
If able, let us know your first and second choice and why you prefer it.
I will go over all the answers with the founders and admins/mods to come to a final decision.
Thank you kindly for your time!
This is to discuss bumping in the 1 x 1 threads.
Recently, we learned that there is an add-on to assist with the control of bumping.
Put simply, instead of writing 'bump' and adding spam to a thread, you will be able to click 'bump' and it will act like one, moving your thread up on the list.
That's the easy part of this and it will be implemented.
What we want your opinion on is how to curb people still writing 'Bump' through other mean.
| Option 1: The first is to make no other changes, adjust our rules, and just delete an written 'bumps' we see while sending reminders to our users about how to bump a thread. The issue is this will lead to a lot of people choosing to ignore the bump button (just as they often do the bump rule) and create more work for admins and moderators. Because of the above, it is not an ideal option, but may be the easiest. |
| Option 2: The second is to completely disable posting in the 1 x 1 forums beyond the first post. We already have it so other users cannot post on other user's threads, so we could just cap it at 1 post per user and they simply have to continually edit their one post without the ability to add anything else. The only issue with this option, even if I understand the benefits of doing it, is that some people prefer to separate their thread into sections, linking to different areas via the first post. Some people also like to make posts about updates, which will still be allowed and no longer considered a form of 'allowed bumping' but, instead, a form of updating. Later Add: If we go with option 2, we will give users the ability to contact me (UndeadEyes) to add in a second post should they want a clean area for added content or a place where they can write updates. It will be limited to a specific amount per user, but would still be easier than deleting constant bumps. |
| Option 3: The final option is to find a way (we're still researching) to limit how many times a user can post on their own thread. This would allow them to add a few extra posts but, should they use it incorrectly, it will take away their ability to continue using it when they run out of allowed 'extra' posts. This will make it so people can break their search threads into sections (within reason) and/or use the extra posts to add little updates (deleting old ones to be able to write new ones). Admins and Mods would still be required to address inappropriate bumping, but it would give people a little more freedom. |
Of these options, which do you think is the best for Writing Home to implement?
If able, let us know your first and second choice and why you prefer it.
I will go over all the answers with the founders and admins/mods to come to a final decision.
Thank you kindly for your time!
