Introduction
You may have experienced this scenario more than once in you lifetime. Once upon a time, you create an idea. You're thinking that it will make Cubecraft 10 times better. And you're also thinking that you would get some fame and popularity along the way. So you make a suggestion thread. You post it. At first, you get a couple of likes. And soon you get a couple of replies, some good, some bad. And then, to be precise, 48 hours later, you snap. Your think “Why the hell does my thread suck! Nobody’s replying to it!” And then you realize, it’s not the thread that’s the problem. It’s the community. You think, “Why doesn’t the community like my idea? Maybe they don’t see my idea? I guess I’ll just bump it like the noob I am and hopefully the thread will magically grow wings and fly.”
Don’t be like this. This is not the way to success. In this thread, I will be giving you tips on how to bump threads with skill and style!;) (This tutorial is mainly for bumping suggestion threads, but usually the tips work for any type!)
Classifying a Bump
If you don’t know what a bump is, I don’t blame you. These days, I don’t see it that often. It’s a post the owner makes on his/her thread. The sole purpose of the post is to “bump” the thread to the top of the list of threads.
How do I bump?
Since your only allowed two bumps per thread, you must use them to their full potential. Here are the key points of when/how to bump.
Tip #1: Bump at the right stage of your thread
There are many stages of a threads life. I’ve made a chart to illustrate the cycle.
The Life Cycle of a Thread:
Infancy – 1-2 hours after posting.
First comments and likes happen. This is a crucial stage of a thread’s life. Depending on how many likes and comments you acquire, it could have a greater chance of getting escalated, or even implemented.
The Main Sequence – 0-2 days after posting.
There are many scenarios of what could happen at this time. I’ll classify these scenarios in a classic school rubric style, “Luck” format.
Mega Lucky:
Your idea is godly. Everybody loves it. You’ve gotten multiple replies from popular members and Staff Members, and they all love your idea. Your fame skyrockets, and your ego expands like a balloon. Your idea will get implemented ASAP.
Very Lucky:
Your idea is very good. Most people loves it. You’ve gotten some replies from popular members and Staff Members, and they all agree your idea. You idea will get implemented in the next major update.
Lucky:
Your idea is good. Lots of people support your idea. You’ve gotten a reply from a popular member or a Staff Member, and they all love your idea. You idea will get escalated and be considered for the next update.
Unlucky:
Your idea is ok. Some people like your idea. You may have gotten a reply from a popular member or a Staff Member, and maybe they critiqued your idea. You idea will be seen by staff, but ultimately won’t be implemented.
Very Unlucky:
Your idea is trash. Most people dislike your idea. You haven’t gotten a reply from a famous member or a Staff member. Your idea won’t be seen by staff and ultimately won’t be implemented.
Mega Unlucky:
Your idea is a disease. Everybody hates your idea. Staff members have seen it, and the hate it and try to ignore it at all costs. Your fame plummets, and your ego takes a beating. Your thread gets locked and dies.
The Dark Age: 3+ days after posting.
This stage only happens to the Lucky/Unlucky threads. By now, The Mega Lucky idea would have been implemented and the Mega Unlucky Idea is too bad of an idea to have a successful bump.
Tip #2: Making A Successful Bump.
I recommend to:
1. Tag people! Don’t just tag you friends, tag staff members too, so they can see your awesome idea! Just don’t spam them.
2. Reply to replies on your thread. This makes it look like your giving feedback on your thread’s feedback, but actually your bumping the thread. I call it a “win-win.” :)
3. Do it at a time when a lot of people are on the Forums. The more people who can see your idea, the better.
4. Add new content to your thread, and state that in your bump. This’ll bring back previous readers to look at your new ideas.
5. Try to do it when there are no popular threads already there. This way, since there are no awesome threads, your tread will stand out more.
Tip #3: What to do After a Bump.
So, you’ve made a bump, now what? Well, let me explain in another classic school rubric style, “Luck” format.
Lucky:
Your bump is successful. People now are replying, and your thread is doing great. Your thread will live on for 3-4 extra days before fading back into the list. :D
Unlucky:
Your bump isn’t successful. People aren’t replying, and you’ve just humiliated yourself. Your thread will die right then and there. :(
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If you got a “lucky” bump then congrats! Keep replying and adding new content for as long as possible.
If you got a “unlucky” bump… Well, at least you tried. Reflect on what you did wrong, and review this tutorial when your having trouble.
That’s all for now! Thx for reading!
Acknowledgements:
To: @Sophie
Thank you so much for inspiring me to make this thread! :)
Inspiration: https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/tutorial-how-to-be-a-helper-wannabe.215216/
To: The Community
Thank you for being such an awesome and friendly community!
- CatsLoveRainbows
You may have experienced this scenario more than once in you lifetime. Once upon a time, you create an idea. You're thinking that it will make Cubecraft 10 times better. And you're also thinking that you would get some fame and popularity along the way. So you make a suggestion thread. You post it. At first, you get a couple of likes. And soon you get a couple of replies, some good, some bad. And then, to be precise, 48 hours later, you snap. Your think “Why the hell does my thread suck! Nobody’s replying to it!” And then you realize, it’s not the thread that’s the problem. It’s the community. You think, “Why doesn’t the community like my idea? Maybe they don’t see my idea? I guess I’ll just bump it like the noob I am and hopefully the thread will magically grow wings and fly.”
Don’t be like this. This is not the way to success. In this thread, I will be giving you tips on how to bump threads with skill and style!;) (This tutorial is mainly for bumping suggestion threads, but usually the tips work for any type!)
Classifying a Bump
If you don’t know what a bump is, I don’t blame you. These days, I don’t see it that often. It’s a post the owner makes on his/her thread. The sole purpose of the post is to “bump” the thread to the top of the list of threads.
How do I bump?
Since your only allowed two bumps per thread, you must use them to their full potential. Here are the key points of when/how to bump.
Tip #1: Bump at the right stage of your thread
There are many stages of a threads life. I’ve made a chart to illustrate the cycle.
The Life Cycle of a Thread:
Infancy – 1-2 hours after posting.
First comments and likes happen. This is a crucial stage of a thread’s life. Depending on how many likes and comments you acquire, it could have a greater chance of getting escalated, or even implemented.
The Main Sequence – 0-2 days after posting.
There are many scenarios of what could happen at this time. I’ll classify these scenarios in a classic school rubric style, “Luck” format.
Mega Lucky:
Your idea is godly. Everybody loves it. You’ve gotten multiple replies from popular members and Staff Members, and they all love your idea. Your fame skyrockets, and your ego expands like a balloon. Your idea will get implemented ASAP.
Very Lucky:
Your idea is very good. Most people loves it. You’ve gotten some replies from popular members and Staff Members, and they all agree your idea. You idea will get implemented in the next major update.
Lucky:
Your idea is good. Lots of people support your idea. You’ve gotten a reply from a popular member or a Staff Member, and they all love your idea. You idea will get escalated and be considered for the next update.
Unlucky:
Your idea is ok. Some people like your idea. You may have gotten a reply from a popular member or a Staff Member, and maybe they critiqued your idea. You idea will be seen by staff, but ultimately won’t be implemented.
Very Unlucky:
Your idea is trash. Most people dislike your idea. You haven’t gotten a reply from a famous member or a Staff member. Your idea won’t be seen by staff and ultimately won’t be implemented.
Mega Unlucky:
Your idea is a disease. Everybody hates your idea. Staff members have seen it, and the hate it and try to ignore it at all costs. Your fame plummets, and your ego takes a beating. Your thread gets locked and dies.
The Dark Age: 3+ days after posting.
This stage only happens to the Lucky/Unlucky threads. By now, The Mega Lucky idea would have been implemented and the Mega Unlucky Idea is too bad of an idea to have a successful bump.
Tip #2: Making A Successful Bump.
I recommend to:
1. Tag people! Don’t just tag you friends, tag staff members too, so they can see your awesome idea! Just don’t spam them.
2. Reply to replies on your thread. This makes it look like your giving feedback on your thread’s feedback, but actually your bumping the thread. I call it a “win-win.” :)
3. Do it at a time when a lot of people are on the Forums. The more people who can see your idea, the better.
4. Add new content to your thread, and state that in your bump. This’ll bring back previous readers to look at your new ideas.
5. Try to do it when there are no popular threads already there. This way, since there are no awesome threads, your tread will stand out more.
Tip #3: What to do After a Bump.
So, you’ve made a bump, now what? Well, let me explain in another classic school rubric style, “Luck” format.
Lucky:
Your bump is successful. People now are replying, and your thread is doing great. Your thread will live on for 3-4 extra days before fading back into the list. :D
Unlucky:
Your bump isn’t successful. People aren’t replying, and you’ve just humiliated yourself. Your thread will die right then and there. :(
----
If you got a “lucky” bump then congrats! Keep replying and adding new content for as long as possible.
If you got a “unlucky” bump… Well, at least you tried. Reflect on what you did wrong, and review this tutorial when your having trouble.
That’s all for now! Thx for reading!
Acknowledgements:
To: @Sophie
Thank you so much for inspiring me to make this thread! :)
Inspiration: https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/tutorial-how-to-be-a-helper-wannabe.215216/
To: The Community
Thank you for being such an awesome and friendly community!
- CatsLoveRainbows
