Martin this the bump rule posted by Mike Howerton -
Changes in the bump rules
OK, we had someone code a modification to hopefully help with the bump issues.
First off. We have turned back on the ability to reply to threads. However, replying to a thread will not bump it. (Or at least it shouldn't bump it)
After 48 hours, the original poster of a thread can go to the "thread tools" menu at the top of his thread and click on "bump". That should move the message to the top without needing to actually reply to the message.
Please understand that WE ARE TESTING THIS. If it works, then we will stick with it. It is not the end of the world. It is just something we are testing to try to resolve the bump issues here.
Mike
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This Mr. Wilson's post regarding the rules -
This is an update to the regular forum rules.
If you are going to participate in the " Wanted / for Sale " area of AZB, your items for sale or trade MUST be pool related or strictly offered for trade for a pool related item.
Any Posts without an Item For Sale, Trade or Wanted to buy will be deleted.
"Price check" threads are not allowed.
There will be NO cash offers etc. for NON pool related items.
If you are going to post in another's sale or trade thread, if you are knocking their thread, you will received warnings and bans as with regular rule violations.
You have NO right to criticize or complain regarding pictures, prices etc.
Everyone is expected to participate in a civil manner and if there are violations, you may report them anonymously via the "report post " button in the upper right hand corner of each post.
Either buy from an individual or don't but knocking them is not an option.
It is also strongly suggested that you use an escrow service when making any purchase.
As always, feel free to ask questions if you don't understand something.
You can reach myself or Mike Howerton ( azhousepro ) if you need help.
Whatever it is that you are crying about does not appear in these rules as I read them.
Your blatant disregard for this rule is obvious to me -
If you are going to post in another's sale or trade thread, if you are knocking their thread, you will received warnings and bans as with regular rule violations.
You have NO right to criticize or complain regarding pictures, prices etc.
Everyone is expected to participate in a civil manner and if there are violations, you may report them anonymously via the "report post " button in the upper right hand corner of each post.
Either buy from an individual or don't but knocking them is not an option.