What does it mean when someone puts 'bump' as a reply or post in a forum?

Question

Just wondering cuz I've seen that alot when searching for replies in forums. Some people will just reply with the word 'bump' What does that mean?

Answer 1

It means that a person is bumping that post up so other users see an 'Unread Message.' They open the post, and possible reviewing it and posting something new on the original topic.



Basically if you posted something on the forum and no one replied for awhile you can just post another message so users see the topic is unread and pay attention to it. :)

Answer 2

The person is either posting (posted) an off-topic reply or posting a second post after his/her post above because the topic has been off-dated. In other words, "bump" is used to update an old or inactive topic.



"Bump" can sometimes be similar as "Excuse me" or "Pardon me"

Answer 3

After time if no one responce to the question it goes down the list by you "bump" it make it show on top so more people have a chance to read it.