Do Not Feed The TROLLS

[Wheetsin 714]

A "bump" is when someone posts to a thread just to bring it back to the top of the forum. The thread that was last added to shows up first in the viewing order (unless it has been made sticky, which means a moderator has set it to always show on top). So if someone wants to make sure something stays highly visible, they will "bump" it (aka post something to it) to make it show first.

There are a few threads that explain acronyms and webspeak for band things. "Bump" is generic -- not band/forum specific. I don't know that I've seen a generic "dictionary" pop up here.

[Leila 0]

NancyRN There is such a thread indeed - http://lapbandtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=73 - it's the 4th sticky down in this helpful area.

[3loves 0]

I don't think this is a very good thread for newbies. It makes LBT look like nothing but a place where people bicker and fight all the time. It brings up old issues that should be dead and buried. If they need to be informed about trolls, then start a new thread with the important information instead of resurrecting an old thread that involved a lot of controversy. I know you meant will, as I have seen your posts and you definitely seem to be a loving, caring person. I just disagree with bringing this particular thread back. :confused:

Very sorry Susan you took it like that....of course it wasn't my intention. You have brought up an excellent point though. Perhaps it is better to start a new thread instead of including the entire thread....something to definitely consider next time. However the mods would certainly have locked this thread had it been what you described.

The last thing I want newbies or pre-members to think is that LBT is a place of controversy. Really, that was the reason for bumping this thread. Again, I appreciate your feedback and I still feel this is good info as I had NO idea of this until I read the thread. I lived in a small cyber-world b4 LBT.

[BPM 0]

A bump is simply a new post that will bring an old thread to the top.

[vinesqueen 2]

http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7959 will take you to the abrivations and TLA thread