Grade 4 rectal prolapse.

How wonderful about the painting, Soop!

Apologies if anyone is offended by the term "Bumping", it's a well known thing that people do to keep a post active and not meant to be offensive.

We could just say "lets keep it going ladies and gents". That does sound nicer than "bump". It is going well isnt it.

I am feeling more excited and positive for you by the day Soop. Not long now until your troublesome undercarriage will be a thing of the past.
Good to know your new hearing aids are definitely working. ?

Like Soop, I have no problem with the term ‘bumping’. I see it’s usage all over GN and MN. Neither is it in good form to have a pop at anyone who chooses to use this term, especially when it was kindly meant.

Bumping is a familiar term in technology and as long as we keep the thread going, it’s all good ?
Great news about the painting. Your GS Will is a star soop .

EnaSharples

We could just say "lets keep it going ladies and gents". That does sound nicer than "bump". It is going well isnt it.

Did you read Soop’s reply??
Let’s NOT turn this supportive thread into a competition as to who comes up with a ‘nicer’ term to bump good news please.

BUMPING!!!

soop

Dear you lovely lot, we both slept more soundly last night. The light at the end of the tunnel doesn't seem unreachable since the most welcome phone call. .

I have been following this without comment - but feeling much sympathy for you.

So pleased now there is more hope! You need that!

EnaSharples

We could just say "lets keep it going ladies and gents". That does sound nicer than "bump". It is going well isnt it.

Nowt wrong with "bump"... it's regularly used on forums where a little help might be needed in getting something noticed - or just to keep a thread going.

... been using that technical terminology for the last 20 odd years!

EnaShrples
We could just say "lets keep it going ladies and gents". That does sound nicer than "bump". It is going well isnt it

When there is a recognised convention, I don’t see what objection there can be to using it.
New members often ask about emojis, “acronyms”. how to write usernames in bold etc, but you soon get used to it.
And yes, it is going well if you re talking about the crowdfunding or progress with Soop ‘s consultant.
What else could you mean?

Aveline

My problem with the word 'bumping' is that it is more subtle to post a response with more content than just 'bumping'. This keeps the thread going in a more positive way.

Subtle Aveline ?
“Bump” is clear enough.

Effective.

If I was reading this thread for the first time and all I saw was 'Bump' I'd think its not for me and would move on. However, if there was an encouraging message or some information I'd read on. Over the course of this thread I've posted most days as have others in order to keep the thread trending.

Aveline

If I was reading this thread for the first time and all I saw was 'Bump' I'd think its not for me and would move on. However, if there was an encouraging message or some information I'd read on. Over the course of this thread I've posted most days as have others in order to keep the thread trending.

But you are not , Aveline
You have been a member for some years and know exactly what the term signifies.
If I were on GN for the first time and there was some term or convention I didn’t understand, I would make it my business to find out.

You would be unusual, then Maw. The most common reaction I have seen to a new poster seeing something they didn't understand (such as an acronym in daily use all over the internet) seems to be to think that no-one should use it, not that they could find out what it means.

Like the recent reaction to bump you mean?

I am sorry that this thread has gone slightly off piste, due to my previous tactless choice of vocabulary.
Please can we get back on track and focus on what is important, that Soop gets her op, ASAP?

The suggestion of a journalist being interested sounds positive. Fingers crossed for a successful outcome!

I read that over the weekend a crowdfunding initiative in nearby Cambletown raised over £5000, so some very generous locals in Soop's neck of the wood.

I'm sorry you don't seem to understand the rationale behind my comments. They are made with my fundraising hat on. It's safe to assume that most of us on this thread have contributed to Soop's Just Giving page. A new reader opening the thread and seeing bump, bump bump is going to wonder what's going on and there's a risk they might not bother to read further or be inspired to contribute.
On the other hand, posts with friendly comments, maybe photos, possibly even people's experiences of Ross Hall or whatever will have the effect of keeping the thread bubbling up with the potential to inspire new contributors. It would have the effect of bumping but without just saying bump.

When I saw bump I thought of baby bump.

Even this 'discussion' has led to considerable bumping.
I'm wondering if the costs eventually quoted by the hospital might be slightly lower than the £25000 which seemed quite an arbitrary amount but which coincides exactly with the amount offered in compensation to the mesh implant ladies

No need to apologise, Aveline, I understand exactly what you meant.
In fact many of us on here have fundraising hats We just have different approaches.

I was speaking with my IT hat on, when I posted the bump comment, (a term I am very familiar with) and was also late for a medical appointment, so didn't have time to post a lengthy, positive comment with photos. My aim was to keep the thread on the active list, nothing else.

Aveline

I'm sorry you don't seem to understand the rationale behind my comments. They are made with my fundraising hat on. It's safe to assume that most of us on this thread have contributed to Soop's Just Giving page. A new reader opening the thread and seeing bump, bump bump is going to wonder what's going on and there's a risk they might not bother to read further or be inspired to contribute.
On the other hand, posts with friendly comments, maybe photos, possibly even people's experiences of Ross Hall or whatever will have the effect of keeping the thread bubbling up with the potential to inspire new contributors. It would have the effect of bumping but without just saying bump.

Good point.

The title of this thread is Grade 4 rectal prolapse and the opening post clearly states what it is about. If people can’t be bothered to read it they’re not going to know what it’s about anyway.
It doesn’t matter if you choose to write a few lines, post a photo, or to do what has been accepted across the board until now and post the word bump. The important thing is that soop gets the support she needs and any words, bump, hello, pictures whatever that keeps the thread active is good.
Many people on GN know what the word bump means and I see no reason why it shouldn’t continue to be used by those who want to use it, just like others can post pictures or other words of encouragement. Nothing is wrong, either action is acceptable surely.

Soop's Gofundme fund is now at £12,330. I like the idea of a local journalist becoming involved Soop. Hoping something will come of it. Holding you in my thoughts and hoping for the best for you.

Well said Doodle. I found this today and thought of the perfect place to post it. Here !

Brilliant Muse . Hands with hearts on, how appropriate. ?

Like it muse ??