What are your bumpie pet peeves?

kimbo1216 · February 2012

I'm specifically talking about little things that annoy you for whatever reason. Not gripes about specific people, but pet peeves about what people do or how they format things.

Example: I don't like how people quote something, bold one tiny part of a huge long post instead of just deleting everything you don't need repeated. Yes, I know it's petty. Who cares, just scroll on down. It just makes it longer and harder to follow.

I also hate it when people link something with out editing it to open in a new tab/window.

So what little things bother you?

ETA: Please keep this nice! I have zero intention of trying to start anything. The inspiration came from the UO and FFFC when people start quoting things and it gets really long. To me, that is a harmless complaint that should not hurt anyone's feelings.

scarlette+noir · February 2012

I hate the "world's worst mommy award" and the "DH Vent/I hate my hubs" posts. To me they are just AWs looking for pity/drama.

Sunidaze · February 2012

To be honest...posts like this because they have a tendency to spiral out of control in a heartbeat with hurt feelings left and right...regardless of how you intend the post to go.

That said, I am going to guess that a lot of people don't know how to link propertly (and that is a pet peeve of mine but I undersatnd a lot of people are absolutely clueless and perhaps we need our own little FAQ on how to do certain things like links, PIPs, etc).

MommaA117 · February 2012

this is TMI...

PurdueMama14 · February 2012

This isn't a pet peeve about any of the posters here...my bump pet peeve is that there needs to be a better selection of smilies. Sometimes I don't feel like I can properly express myself with the lame @ss smilies the bump provides. Geeked

Turtle143 · February 2012

BrandySun:

To be honest...posts like this because they have a tendency to spiral out of control in a heartbeat with hurt feelings left and right...regardless of how you intend the post to go.

Ha. This exactly. Not just because it has a tendency to get out of control and get feelings hurt but really...who cares?

kimbo1216 · February 2012

BrandySun:
To be honest...posts like this because they have a tendency to spiral out of control in a heartbeat with hurt feelings left and right...regardless of how you intend the post to go.

Well. That sucks. I know exactly what you are talking about, but I'm really not meaning anything mean in the slightest. I'm really talking about silly things like I mentioned. Now you have me regretting my post and fearing what's to come. Sad

Jills83 · February 2012

I just want to say I used to hate on the format and spelling of posts, but now I have an iPhone and I get it. My apologies to all I've offended in the past with my rants against block paragraphs and typos!

Today I don't have bumpie pet peeves. I think everyone and everything is hilarious. It is bright, sunny, and Friday. I love life...and emoticons Party!!!

ETA: NM, I thought of one. I get annoyed when I try to stalk someone and their bumpie profile is private. I can't see their past threads.

MommaG123 · February 2012

The threads where something gets quoted, then quoted, then quoted until it's like 15 quotes on top of each other are a little annoying simply because then it takes forever to scroll through.

IdigDirt · February 2012

PurdueMama14:
This isn't a pet peeve about any of the posters here...my bump pet peeve is that there needs to be a better selection of smilies. Sometimes I don't feel like I can properly express myself with the lame @ss smilies the bump provides.

Mine is that I can't make smiley faces from my phone or Mac computer.

amberpro · February 2012

Paragraphs are your friends, people

Also, I wish the bump gods would make the page links at the TOP of the page instead of the bottom. If a post is on page four and I've been keeping up with it, why should I have to scroll ALL THE WAY to the bottom just to skip to page 4 to see the last post? Am I missing a secret here, ladies??

BosMama626 · February 2012

I think its annoying when someone edits their post b/c of a typo and puts a note in saying that they edited it b/c of a typo.

BosMama626 · February 2012

I think its annoying when someone edits their post b/c of a typo and puts a note in saying that they edited it b/c of a typo.

The note saying that they edited it isn't needed, if you ask me.

MommaG123 · February 2012

amberpro:

Paragraphs are your friends, people

Also, I wish the bump gods would make the page links at the TOP of the page instead of the bottom. If a post is on page four and I've been keeping up with it, why should I have to scroll ALL THE WAY to the bottom just to skip to page 4 to see the last post? Am I missing a secret here, ladies??

I change it to newest first on threads that I want to watch new answers to, like UO FFFC etc. It's in the top right corner of the thread when you first open it. Also on my computer it keeps it set that way for that thread as long as I have my laptop open I believe.

CarlaAndJames · February 2012

amberpro:

Paragraphs are your friends, people

Also, I wish the bump gods would make the page links at the TOP of the page instead of the bottom. If a post is on page four and I've been keeping up with it, why should I have to scroll ALL THE WAY to the bottom just to skip to page 4 to see the last post? Am I missing a secret here, ladies??

if it's a multipage post I know I'll be following I automatically switch it to newest reply first so I don't have to scroll down and go to the last page every time.

My only annoyance can be some of the venting about ppl IRL around here. I know its nice to vent, but it always makes me nervous for people bc this IS the internet, and it IS public. I would never say mean things about my MIL here (although I happen to really like mine!) or vent about not liking my job (although again I happen to like mine!) because you just never know when someone could stumble on it! It's not worth the hurt feelings/repurcussions!

Nickiechan · February 2012

kimbo1216 · February 2012

Mare0527:
I change it to newest first on threads that I want to watch new answers to, like UO FFFC etc.

Hahaha. This is like opening a whole new world for me. lol. I have it set that way on the main page, but didn't know you could do that in a thread itself.

Magenta728 · February 2012

kimbo1216:
Mare0527:
I change it to newest first on threads that I want to watch new answers to, like UO FFFC etc.
Hahaha. This is like opening a whole new world for me. lol. I have it set that way on the main page, but didn't know you could do that in a thread itself.

How? I know how to do it on the main page, but not on the thread. ETA: Nevermind. Just saw Mare's tutorial

JayElleJayCee · February 2012

PurdueMama14:
This isn't a pet peeve about any of the posters here...my bump pet peeve is that there needs to be a better selection of smilies. Sometimes I don't feel like I can properly express myself with the lame @ss smilies the bump provides.

One day, you put a smiley on here.. Oh I know! The invisible mommy post! It was a smiley that was laughing and beating on the ground. How did you do that? That's not a bump smiley is it?? Unless i'm just dumb...

JayElleJayCee · February 2012

BrandySun:

To be honest...posts like this because they have a tendency to spiral out of control in a heartbeat with hurt feelings left and right...regardless of how you intend the post to go.

That said, I am going to guess that a lot of people don't know how to link propertly (and that is a pet peeve of mine but I undersatnd a lot of people are absolutely clueless and perhaps we need our own little FAQ on how to do certain things like links, PIPs, etc).

I want to know how to make a clicky that says clicky. hahaha. I always try to change it to a new window but can't figure out how to make it say clicky.

I also can't get down how to delete all of the quotes. I usually mess something up and it wont let me post.

jcsumm0 · February 2012

1. The bump is suuuuuper sllllooooww for me lately.

2. All the stupid spam on some other boards.

3. Ginormous siggies.

4. Posts titled "Does anyone else?" or "Am I the only one?" make me stabby. First off, it is really, really, unlikely you are the only one having this issue. Second, at least say what the issue is in the title of the post so I can only open it if it pertains to me. A more accurate title like, "No babbling at 9 months?" or "Who else has PP sex issues?" is so much more helpful!!!

CarlaAndJames · February 2012

you can go copy the smilies from other places and paste them here (they're basically just small pictures). I've copied them from a football board I used to visit that has lots of great ones! I should remember to do that more actually!

we do need more emoticons here though. so many funny ones, and they do help you get your tone of voice across!

crap, they didn't copy! let me try this:

PurdueMama14 · February 2012

JayElleJayCee:
PurdueMama14:
This isn't a pet peeve about any of the posters here...my bump pet peeve is that there needs to be a better selection of smilies. Sometimes I don't feel like I can properly express myself with the lame @ss smilies the bump provides.

One day, you put a smiley on here.. Oh I know! The invisible mommy post! It was a smiley that was laughing and beating on the ground. How did you do that? That's not a bump smiley is it?? Unless i'm just dumb...

Nope, it wasn't a bump smiley. It was a smiley from another msg board I used to be on. They had the best smilies...so I sometimes go over and steal one to post here...but that is a lot of work for this lazy mama!

jcsumm0 · February 2012

JayElleJayCee:
BrandySun:

To be honest...posts like this because they have a tendency to spiral out of control in a heartbeat with hurt feelings left and right...regardless of how you intend the post to go.

That said, I am going to guess that a lot of people don't know how to link propertly (and that is a pet peeve of mine but I undersatnd a lot of people are absolutely clueless and perhaps we need our own little FAQ on how to do certain things like links, PIPs, etc).

I want to know how to make a clicky that says clicky. hahaha. I always try to change it to a new window but can't figure out how to make it say clicky.

I also can't get down how to delete all of the quotes. I usually mess something up and it wont let me post.

Type the word "clicky" or any other word, highlight it, and click on the little picture of the link on the top tool thing. Then insert your link and change it to open in a new window.

clicky

kimbo1216 · February 2012

JayElleJayCee:
I want to know how to make a clicky that says clicky. hahaha. I always try to change it to a new window but can't figure out how to make it say clicky.

Tutorial:

Type the word: Clicky.

Then highlight that word. Click the chain button on the formatting bar (to the right of the numbers), paste the link in the first box, and select "open in new window" from the drop down box.

Jills83 · February 2012

CarlaAndJames:

My only annoyance can be some of the venting about ppl IRL around here. I know its nice to vent, but it always makes me nervous for people bc this IS the internet, and it IS public.

This and Ts & Ps for really random things like my best friend's half-brother's girlfriend that has to have a root canal. I love the power of prayer but sometimes it gets a little convoluted.

kimbo1216 · February 2012

jcsumm0:
at least say what the issue is in the title of the post so I can only open it if it pertains to me.

Totally agree with this! I hate open-ended post titles. lol

kimbo1216 · February 2012

JayElleJayCee:
I also can't get down how to delete all of the quotes. I usually mess something up and it wont let me post.

If you only want to show a certain part of a post, then delete all the text you don't want. However, make sure you do not delete the brackets [] aroudn the word quote, or /quote or the user name. So long as that part remains, you can remove whatever you'd like.

Honestly, I'm kind of an html nerd Geeked , so I know what to look for to delete and what to save. So, maybe I'm being to harsh on this one.

JayElleJayCee · February 2012

HAHAHAHAHA! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!

Thanks Ladies!!!!

I just want to tell you this!

Nickiechan · February 2012

DaisyJanie · February 2012

Jills83:
ETA: NM, I thought of one. I get annoyed when I try to stalk someone and their bumpie profile is private. I can't see their past threads.

If you're really curious, you can do a google search for their username and limit it to site:community.thebump.com. It's possible that I am an experienced bumpie-stalker Huh?

ETA, now that I've read through the whole thread I wish I'd found a better emoticon...Okay I'll just put this gif here.

IdigDirt · February 2012

Nickiechan:

Way to bring Squatch into it Nickie!

cvl105 · February 2012

Jills83:

This and Ts & Ps for really random things like my best friend's half-brother's girlfriend that has to have a root canal. I love the power of prayer but sometimes it gets a little convoluted.

omg this. sooooo much this!!!

casirdms · February 2012

Jills83:

If you're really curious, you can do a google search for their username and limit it to site:community.thebump.com. It's possible that I am an experienced bumpie-stalker

Yay for stalking all the "shh"-ey people!

nic5606 · February 2012

NBR. Most posts give you an idea of what they are in the title. Who cares if it is not baby related. Open it and read it if you want or don't. Big Smile

Magenta728 · February 2012

Jills83:
CarlaAndJames:

My only annoyance can be some of the venting about ppl IRL around here. I know its nice to vent, but it always makes me nervous for people bc this IS the internet, and it IS public.

This and Ts & Ps for really random things like my best friend's half-brother's girlfriend that has to have a root canal. I love the power of prayer but sometimes it gets a little convoluted.

This this this!! Asking for Ts and Ps should be reserved for something serious, like my child is really sick or something, not "Ts and Ps that my new car comes with leather interior instead of cloth!" I will be asking for Ts and Ps next week. It's something serious about DD, but I'm not ready to type it out yet, because I'm avoiding its reality.

amberpro · February 2012

Mare0527:
amberpro:

Paragraphs are your friends, people

Also, I wish the bump gods would make the page links at the TOP of the page instead of the bottom. If a post is on page four and I've been keeping up with it, why should I have to scroll ALL THE WAY to the bottom just to skip to page 4 to see the last post? Am I missing a secret here, ladies??

I change it to newest first on threads that I want to watch new answers to, like UO FFFC etc. It's in the top right corner of the thread when you first open it. Also on my computer it keeps it set that way for that thread as long as I have my laptop open I believe.

YES! My bump experience has just been revolutionized!

On TK, the page links were at the top. I never understood why TB didn't do that, too. I also never understood why post count transfers between TB and TN, but not TK. Aren't they all the same??

Nickiechan · February 2012

Thread hijacking... I am so excited that you can link .gif!

sunset+skies · February 2012

Mine is petty, but it makes me go completely BSC when I see it. I realize it's a cultural thing, because French is optional in US schools, but mandatory in Canada, so I'm doing my best to ignore it.

I hate when people type "WAH-LA!" instead of "voila!" It's not just some random noise people make, it's a real word, with real meaning. The first few times I saw it, I thought to myself "uneducated moron!", but then I realized it was actually really smart people doing it, and the lightbulb clicked on the culture difference.

SO. For the record, voila is a word based on the french for "look" (voir) and "there/that" (la). So, voila, literally means "look there" or "look at that". Hence, you say something like "I put the soap in here, turn it on, and "voila!" (look at that!), I have clean dishes!.

RobinSparkles81 · February 2012

sunset+skies:
Mine is petty, but it makes me go completely BSC when I see it. I realize it's a cultural thing, because French is optional in US schools, but mandatory in Canada, so I'm doing my best to ignore it.
I hate when people type "WAH-LA!" instead of "voila!" It's not just some random noise people make, it's a real word, with real meaning. The first few times I saw it, I thought to myself "uneducated moron!", but then I realized it was actually really smart people doing it, and the lightbulb clicked on the culture difference.
SO. For the record, voila is a word based on the french for "look" (voir) and "there/that" (la). So, voila, literally means "look there" or "look at that". Hence, you say something like "I put the soap in here, turn it on, and "voila!" (look at that!), I have clean dishes!.

As a Quebecoise, I'm peeing my pants laughing at this....

Turtle143 · February 2012

nic5606:
NBR. Most posts give you an idea of what they are in the title. Who cares if it is not baby related. Open it and read it if you want or don't.

Exactly! I wish I'd met you IRL! How was the get-together btw?

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