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« on: September 13, 2011, 08:21:16 am »
OK I have seen "bump" on other topics here and other forums but I haven't progressed from ignorance to inlightenment for the meanig/use of this strange and bewildering word.
Could someone fill me in on this ancient mystery?
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« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2011, 08:44:43 am »
"Bump" usually means the post is only serving to bump the thread to the top of the list in the forum. This is often a way to attract attention to the thread; also, if the thread manages to slip to page 2, it's as good as over and never to be seen again.
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« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2011, 02:03:57 pm »
As well as the usage of "ttt" which stands for To The Top - same purpose of the Bump
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« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2011, 02:58:00 pm »
TTT could also designate "Totally Tits times two"... oops, I left a T outta there. Grin
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« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2011, 03:49:29 pm »
Quote from: bugnut on September 13, 2011, 02:58:00 pm
TTT could also designate "Totally Tits times two"... oops, I left a T outta there. Grin

LOL...reminds me of:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqqqJctNMVI
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« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2011, 09:11:00 pm »
Most "bumping" I've seen is for either parts or vehicles for sale (on other forums).  It brings new life to old threads.

Some folks add texting terms that sometimes confuse non-texters like me.

Common  AFAIK (as far as I know),  IIRC (if I recall correctly), TIA (thanks in advance), etc.

 
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« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2011, 06:43:21 am »
Quote from: jgerock on September 13, 2011, 09:11:00 pm
Common  AFAIK (as far as I know),  IIRC (if I recall correctly), TIA (thanks in advance), etc.

FWIW, those acronyms predate texting.
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« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2011, 08:51:31 pm »
Thanks for the clarification.  I'm 45 and don't text on my iPhone.
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« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2011, 06:01:39 pm »
Bump! Sorry, couldn't help myself.
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