Can I "Bump" My Question to the Top?

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Bumping a question to the top of a forum thread is generally acceptable after a reasonable time, typically around a week, to avoid spam. Users should wait until their post has significantly scrolled down the list before considering a bump. However, it is not possible to change the order of posts within a thread itself. The community consensus suggests that one bump is permissible if done thoughtfully. Overall, patience is encouraged to ensure proper forum etiquette.
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Am I allowed to "bump" my question up to the top (at least, after a reasonable amount of time has passed, to avoid spam) so that people will take notice and help me?
 
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Vectronix said:
Am I allowed to "bump" my question up to the top (at least, after a reasonable amount of time has passed, to avoid spam) so that people will take notice and help me?

I'd be ok with one bump.
 


Okay, thanks.
 


Vectronix said:
Okay, thanks.

You should have waited about 5 days to make that post.
 


does that apply to posts in threads? what if one would like to "bump" his post up to a certain order among posts, is that possible?

just asking, no interest :biggrin:
 


You can't change the order of posts inside a thread.

As for bumping threads, I personally consider it acceptable only after at least a week, and the thread has scrolled off the bottom of the first page of the forum's thread list.
 
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