I don't understand the bumping rules...

[Flux]

Dear steam users,

The rules clearly state that bumping threads is not allowed. However, trading is a hobby of mine and in every single trading group I visit people are bumping their posts. Why is this not being moderated, or are the rules for trading groups different? (can they be decided by the group owners for example?)

If I want to be somewhat successful at trading I have no choice but to join these guys in bumping my posts.

Would love some insight in this because I obviously don't want to lose my account, but I do want to trade items and the only way to do that is by bumping nowadays.

[The End]

You got a good answer in your other post about this.
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/4417479689929091349/

[Flux]

Originally posted by The End:

You got a good answer in your other post about this.
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/4417479689929091349/

This was still a bit vague to me as there are servers that don't have any rules stated at all, but I see people bumping the hell out of their posts there.

So if I understand it correctly, a group CAN have it's own rules and therefor allow bumping after all?

[Mad Scientist]

If it's not a game hub and it's an actual group, yes, they might have different rules - which is why reading stickied threads is important.

If it's a trade group, chances are all people care about is legitimate trading, not so much bumping, but if you abuse it the group could punish/remove/ban you for doing anything to abuse being bumped to the top constantly.

Use common sense. Don't bump often, and if there's no interest let the thread die. If you're the only one posting in a thread, then chances are no one's interested and you move on to trying something else. No one wants to see a thread with 3-7 posts in a row, especially bumps, from one individual.

Originally posted by ☆ƧQυiяяєL♫:

e.g. "me doing a forum search, I'm typing 'have frito-pie, want chili hot-dog' and then me using the enter-key to complete forum search query as results appear, hmmmm no chili hot-dog but there is a beef-burrito. Hmmmm"

I seriously wonder what you partake in before posting on the forums...

[Flux]

Originally posted by Mr. Gentlebot:

If it's not a game hub and it's an actual group, yes, they might have different rules - which is why reading stickied threads is important.

If it's a trade group, chances are all people care about is legitimate trading, not so much bumping, but if you abuse it the group could punish/remove/ban you for doing anything to abuse being bumped to the top constantly.

Use common sense. Don't bump often, and if there's no interest let the thread die. If you're the only one posting in a thread, then chances are no one's interested and you move on to trying something else. No one wants to see a thread with 3-7 posts in a row, especially bumps, from one individual.

Originally posted by ☆ƧQυiяяєL♫:

e.g. "me doing a forum search, I'm typing 'have frito-pie, want chili hot-dog' and then me using the enter-key to complete forum search query as results appear, hmmmm no chili hot-dog but there is a beef-burrito. Hmmmm"

I seriously wonder what you partake in before posting on the forums... :tank:

Thank you for your reply, yes I was specifically talking about steam groups and not game hubs, I won't bump there. It's mainly about CS:GO trading and their game hub says you can make a post every hour.

[crunchyfrog]

Originally posted by 🚀 BeanX ⇄ Trading:

Originally posted by The End:

You got a good answer in your other post about this.
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/4417479689929091349/

This was still a bit vague to me as there are servers that don't have any rules stated at all, but I see people bumping the hell out of their posts there.

So if I understand it correctly, a group CAN have it's own rules and therefor allow bumping after all?

It's dead simple - look at the terms you agreed to.

It says no bumping. So if you see trading threads where people are doing it, that means THEY are breaking the rules, and it just means that people haven't had the time or inclination to go through it. It does NOT mean it's legitimate.

So what to do? DONOT BUMP.

It's very simple.

[Garou]

Group rules probably different and group admins don't mind this.
OR you could join dedicated trading sites, just be cautious. I know some places have user feedback reputation system but it's up to you to trust that.

[Mad Scientist]

Originally posted by reaper:

Group rules probably different and group admins don't mind this.
OR you could join dedicated trading sites, just be cautious. I know some places have user feedback reputation system but it's up to you to trust that.

Those "rep" sites are designed to make scammers & phishers look legitimate, they aren't. Additionally, it's not recommended to use any 3rd party sites as most of them tend to also be for phishing & scamming, for hijacking and emptying of peoples inventory, so it's not wise to recommend them, at all.

[Garou]

Originally posted by Mr. Gentlebot:

Originally posted by reaper:

Group rules probably different and group admins don't mind this.
OR you could join dedicated trading sites, just be cautious. I know some places have user feedback reputation system but it's up to you to trust that.

Those "rep" sites are designed to make scammers & phishers look legitimate, they aren't. Additionally, it's not recommended to use any 3rd party sites as most of them tend to also be for phishing & scamming, for hijacking and emptying of peoples inventory, so it's not wise to recommend them, at all.

Yes, that's why i told them to be careful because it is not guaranteed to be legitimate.

[Tsubame ⭐]

You will not lose your account just because of a few bumped threads lol.

The most that would happen is a ban from a specific group or forum. Even then you would be warned first.

Steam groups may apply some of the rules more leniently than the others, especially trading groups. I would not worry a bit about bumped threads on a trading group.

[Kettlebloke]

Originally posted by The End:

You got a good answer in your other post about this.
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/4417479689929091349/

That's a critical hit right there but the answer seems pretty spot on.

Unless somebody is rapidly spamming their own post to bump it the mods aren't going to ban them. Worst case scenario they'll get a ban on the forum.

[☆ƧQυiяяєL♫]

Originally posted by Mr. Gentlebot:

I seriously wonder what you partake in before posting on the forums...

My first response was "use the forum search" to narrow a query over bumping.

Again, I responded with I have a X card set and want to trade for Y card set.
It's typically stated as, "Have: X-card(s), Want: Y-card(s)"

It's a little common sensey, and at the time I was in a mood for something hot 🔥 spicy and I did an hot-spicy example. Hence, my hot spicy food example.

I suppose to understand that, one must mingle with actual humans via "outside"

you know, FYI


And again, my suggestion is doing a forum search to narrow-down, over bumping and hoping for a reply.