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BUMP????

supermum123
supermum123 Posts: 34
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I've noticed that a lot of people are using the word "bump" on these forums. What exactly does it mean? Is it an american thing or what? :huh:

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  • FabCheeky
    FabCheeky Posts: 311
    It's a way to bookmark the topic so that you can re-visit later.
  • maureensm
    maureensm Posts: 183 Member
    I think the original usage was from when people would "bump" a topic to the top of the list so that it was highly visible. For example: if the information was interesting, or if the original poster wanted to refresh the topic for responses.

    However, it appears to be more widely used in this forum as a way for people to "bookmark" the thread for further reference.
  • tauny78
    tauny78 Posts: 180 Member
    LOL Thanks for asking! I was wondering the same thing!
  • tlrunyon
    tlrunyon Posts: 127
    I think it is so the thread will receive more answers and it bumps it to the top of the list as to not get lost.
  • sapphiretyger
    sapphiretyger Posts: 79 Member
    To me, it seems to be a way that people push a topic/thread back to the top in hopes of it being read/commented on.
  • Suzy12
    Suzy12 Posts: 284
    To me, it seems to be a way that people push a topic/thread back to the top in hopes of it being read/commented on.
    This is correct. It moves it back to the top so it (hopefully) gets more attention.
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