Message board etiquette

WeekendHacker · April 18, 2010 1:17AM

What is the appropriate time to wait to “bump” your post on the BST board? It seems that everyone has a different time line before they bump their post. It can be aggravating when someone pushes your post deep into the abyss when they are trying to pimp items that seem to be in very low demand. It hasn’t happened recently, but I’ve actually seen some posts get bumped for 10 days straight without any replies.

Just looking to get an idea where everyone stands on this. Hope I’m not opening that proverbial can-o-worms.

Ironmanfan · April 18, 2010 1:45AM

While I don't think there is any written rule, I would like to think that there should be a minimum of one week before bumping a thread to the top (and I realize that people seem to bump every day)

RipublicaninMass · April 18, 2010 1:47AM

I would say once the post drops out of your own view. I have mine set up to view the first 50 posts, I would suggest everyone do that. Also, let's adopt another boards protocol and not bash the BST OP's card or card price in any way shape or form. If you have to ask if you are belittling the item, dont post. This includes 'isn't this the card you bought for XXX', 'why are you asking XXX over VCP', 'I've seen better centering on the leaning tower of Pisa", "The Moon's surface is smoother than the surface of that card"...etc

MeteoriteGuy · April 18, 2010 2:03AM

I think every case is different.

I bumped mine twice yesterday. I added 20-30 PSA 10s, some autos and a lot of tickets like at 2 in the morning, then I worked on it again, changed one section around, added game-used, more PSA 10s and a few other things, and bumped it again. I spent like two hours adding things to it, so I don't agree that I should have to wait a week or something like that to bump it.

I am saying all the above understanding none of this is likely directly at me.

Just noting that every case is different and in my opinion, it has more to do with how fast you are moving, changing or trading your items and less to do with time...as far as etiquette goes.

As far as rules go, there does not appear to be any and not directed at WeekendHacker....but, thus forum has started to beome the air your minor complaint and problem forum. I truely hope the general posting of the list is not a reflection of how we feel in life.

Clear Skies,
Mark

diamondman · April 18, 2010 2:46AM

I thought there was a rule on the BST, you are allowed to bump your own listing once every 24 hours. JMHO

storm888 · April 18, 2010 3:16AM

Once every 24-hours works well.

MeteoriteGuy · April 18, 2010 3:20AM

That's right.....but wasn't that more of a list agreement?

Looking at my sale posting I guess my updates were about 23 hours apart and fall on different CU calandar days. Not that anyone likely cares.

Personally, as long as everyone keeps to the one sale thread (apparently there is no limit on want threads) rule posted, I think we will be alright and no one should feel stepped on. If your posting falls off the front page and it bothers you, either bump it or adjust your settings so more threads appear on your page.

Again, I want to note that my whine comment above was not directly at WeekendHacker....rather I dislike seeing the loss of old member postings replaced by complaint postings which is what has happened lately

Clear Skies,
Mark

Rogermnj · April 18, 2010 3:23AM

I only bump my post if i add cards to it or reduce the price.

Brick · April 18, 2010 4:35AM

If there are changes such as price reduction, cards added, cards sold a bump is warranted. I see a few where nothing is sold or changed but there are 25 ttts. It may be time to let it die.

RonBurgundy · April 18, 2010 4:55AM

I bump once a week or if I add new cards.

Bosox1976 · April 18, 2010 6:05AM

If you're doing the courtesy of offering it here before ebay, once per day (you don't want to wait a week). If you've got a selling page here - once a week, or when updated is normal.

Multiple times per day is the only real annoyance, and the vast majority of our folks are respectful IMHO.

bsidegrve · April 18, 2010 1:16PM

I still would like to see the sports seperated and not all mixed into one page.
You don't need one page for each sport, but since Baseball rules here I would like one page for Baseball and the 2nd page for everyother sport Football,Hockey,Basketball,Golf.

This would help keep items closer to the top, and also help people sell their items, find items to purchase easier.
Now having everyone actually place the correct item on the correct page....well that's its own little can-o-worms.

DeutscherGeist · April 18, 2010 2:34PM

As a buyer, if I see too many bumps on a thread, I assume the stuff is difficult to sell or in low demand. It opens it up to price negotiation--hopefully the seller won't be offended. So, if a seller keeps bumping, accept the fact that there may likely be negotiations regarding price.

The good thing about the Selling Forum is that one can search any card they want to see if one is offered for sale. I have done that method before. In that case, it does not matter if your thread is buried deep. Someone will do a key word search and contact you. If you no longer have an item for sale, edit the thread to reflect that.

Kneel · April 18, 2010 2:50PM

Not sure how often one could bump a thread, but I do know that PSA provides forum users with this ------->

WinPitcher · April 18, 2010 10:30PM

Once every 24 hrs was the rule I thought.

Steve

edited to add:

This is what SM1 posted in the coin B/S/T:

Q] AND For the thousandth time, it's ONE bump per day. >>

i would assume that if that is the rule there it is the rule here.

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