When is it appropriate to bump a check?

[HeySeuss]

For 1x1's or group RP's. Feel free to discuss.

[Rilla]

For me, probably once a day, and only if it goes past the first page/unanswered. Usually though, if you can get people in there to start with and talking, you don't need to more than once a day(sort of as a restart).

preferably not when you see someone else's being bumped, and thus yours not being at the top.

[HeySeuss]

By the way, there is no firm rule about this, folks, so it's open to interpretation. What follows is opinion. ;)

[Ellri]

Not too often. But it tends to be beneficial when the RP goes to the second page, or when you know you'll be away for a number of hours (like sleep) and its likely to drop down to second page in that time. But of course, its true that there are typically more active RP checks in one section than fits on one page, so...

From what we've looked, the sections it feels more reasonable to do it often in are 1x1 and casual. No idea about free, arena or tabletop. Advanced requires far less bumping, as that rarely gets close to a full page of active checks.

[Rilla]

Arena doesn't really need it at all. only 4 Checks have been active in 2 weeks, 3 of which have been active less than. One has been bumped several times I think, since its creation.

the only time its needed there is when you want to remind people you're looking, like I did for mine.

[Sep]

Casual is the only one I tend to bump. Though to be honest (I myself need to do this) I always think its nicer if a going RP has a new Recruitment thread and doesn't use the old IntChk if it's just looking to recruit.

[Geoffrey Silt]

If it's been 2 years, bump it. People will see that it's been 2 years and flock because holy fuckin Hell that's insane.

BAM you have 80 people to choose from

[ethanjory]

Whenever you feel like it.

[NuttsnBolts]

NOT less than 24 hours. I've seen people bump after 10 hours and it just feels spammy and attention seeking.

Also, I do believe just saying "Bump" may not get the best results, rather try to engage with people a bit and make some effort to talk or ask questions that people may wish to answer.

[AlteredTundra]

For me, I always bump my interest checks a few times a day, usually with a 4-7 hour gap between each bump.

[Genkai]

Groups - Bump after 1-2 days for Advanced. As for Free/Casual, I don't know, if beyond the second page?

One on Ones - If it's on the first page, don't bump it. No one likes that guy. No one likes someone who bumps a thread that takes up space if it's not that old. We now have "Fresh" tags to help with that, so calm down guys. If it's on the second page but hasn't been a day, still don't bump it. If it's beyond the second page, go ahead. One on ones get bumps a lot, I'd rather people be sparing with them then not.

[Ruby]

Considering how long Interest Checks can linger on Advanced...rarely needs to be done, unless you're looking to recruit more.

For 1x1s? Iono. As much as needed to keep up with the Romance-seekers so your poor thread isn't drowned out.