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G. Scott H.
Location: Arizona, USA Joined: 22 Feb 2005
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 Posted: Thu 31 Mar, 2005 11:14 am Post subject: Stupid Question |
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What does it mean when somebody makes a post that just says, bump? I see this every once in a while, but I have no idea what it means.  
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Roger Hooper
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It means they are bumping the thread back up to the top of the forum list. This happens most often in the Classifieds section, where sellers keep their offerings from scrolling down to oblivion.
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G. Scott H.
Location: Arizona, USA Joined: 22 Feb 2005
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| Posted: Thu 31 Mar, 2005 11:27 am Post subject: |
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| Roger Hooper wrote: | | It means they are bumping the thread back up to the top of the forum list. This happens most often in the Classifieds section, where sellers keep their offerings from scrolling down to oblivion. |
Thanks, Roger.
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Aaron Schnatterly
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Scott-
Just for the record, this wasn't a stupid question. 
It was simply something you didn't know... I didn't know once either. The answer happened to come to me at a moment of not-so-coherent thought. It's cool... 
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
(He is stronger who conquers himself.)
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G. Scott H.
Location: Arizona, USA Joined: 22 Feb 2005
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| Posted: Thu 31 Mar, 2005 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Aaron Schnatterly wrote: | Scott-
Just for the record, this wasn't a stupid question.
It was simply something you didn't know... I didn't know once either. The answer happened to come to me at a moment of not-so-coherent thought. It's cool... |
Thanks, Aaron. I probably shouldn't have given my post such a title. I certainly don't want to discourage anyone from asking questions, however simple or obvious they may seem.
What is it about us that makes us feel that we need to ask questions in such a deprecatory manner? How often do you see or hear a question prefaced by:
I don't want to seem like an idiot, but......
This might sound stupid, but.....
etc.
Anyway, point taken. Don't be afraid to ask questions!
Thanks again,
Scott
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Aaron Schnatterly
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| Posted: Thu 31 Mar, 2005 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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| G. Scott H. wrote: | | Anyway, point taken. Don't be afraid to ask questions! |
It's the best way I know to get answers... even if it's "I don't know either."
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
(He is stronger who conquers himself.)
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Jean Thibodeau
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There are no stupid questions only stupid or wrong answers  
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Steve Maly
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Hmmm, I thought it went "There are no stupid questions, just stupid people that ask questions!"
(For the life of me, I can't remember what movie I saw that in...is the "old-timer's" already setting in?!?)
"When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail." ~A. Maslow
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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Thu 31 Mar, 2005 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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Believe me there are indeed stupid questions. 
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Aaron Schnatterly
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| Posted: Thu 31 Mar, 2005 10:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | Believe me there are indeed stupid questions. |
Too true.
"Are we there yet?"
"Ok... um, why?"
"Honey, does this dress make me look fat?"
"Baby, can I go out with the boys tonight?"
"Are we there yet?"
"Officer, can't we discuss this over a beer? How's 'bout a joint? You toke, don't you?"
"Why did God make sunflowers?"
"Don't you have enough shoes?"
and, finally...
"Are we there yet?"
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
(He is stronger who conquers himself.)
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Jean Thibodeau
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Aaron: Just proves I was right about stupid answers ! MINE I mean, as you just proved with your list that there can be stupid question.  
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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G. Scott H.
Location: Arizona, USA Joined: 22 Feb 2005
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| Posted: Fri 01 Apr, 2005 10:12 am Post subject: |
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | Believe me there are indeed stupid questions. |
Oh, great! Now I'm afraid to ask questions again! Thanks a lot, Patrick!
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Roger Hooper
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Bump
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G. Scott H.
Location: Arizona, USA Joined: 22 Feb 2005
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