how can i bump my own thread?

[jokk]

i've seen people bumping their own threads even when they were the last post, but whenever i do it the posts merge and the thread doesn't get bumped. how can i fix this?

 

[Dinosaurz]

You have to wait 4 hours in trading boards, or 2 hours in nooks cranny before you can bump.

 

[Luxen]

Here are the official rules regarding bumping threads, as stated in The Bell Tree Rules and Guidelines:

• Thread Bumping
  Bumping on The Bell Tree is defined as posting the word "bump" or other variant for the sole purpose of bringing the thread to the top of the board index for increased visibility. To avoid excessive and unnecessary posting on the forum, users must abide by the following guidelines when bumping:
  • Threads in trading boards should not be bumped until the thread is inactive for at least four hours.
  • Due to the slower rate of posting in the Animal Crossing amiibo Card Post Office board, threads may only be bumped after eight hours of inactivity.
  • Threads in the Nook's Cranny board may be bumped after two hours of inactivity.
  • The bumping of discussion threads is not permitted; i.e. you may not post solely to bump the thread. You must have something on-topic to say when posting in a discussion thread, and the thread topic must still be relevant.
  • Posting a contributory reply in a general discussion thread is permitted and is not classified as a bump, no matter the age of the thread.

Your posts will always be auto-merged if you bump too quickly/earlier than the times stated above.