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Posted by: Bungie Sam
Posted by: Duck duck DEATH
I don't see why this is such a big problem, considering that most bumps would be indistinguishable from genuine posts and thus contributing to the discussion.
Please explain why this is a "huge" problem.Topics can be revived from being inactive - obviously before the topic reaches the 'necrobumpable' stage - by an alternate account, disrupting the true discussions and bringing back topics which obviously did not generate enough discussion and interest to still be active.If a topic does not generate interest then it would subside back to the bottom of the page naturally. I do not view bumping as an issue, as 'true' discussions would be indistinguishable from untrue ones. If a topic is rich, it will thrive, but even bumping cannot revive certain topics.
While the cookie system is certainly easier to circumnavigate than an IP ban, both are relatively easy to circumvent. The fact that the cookie ban exists works as an effective deterrent because you can see it's impact right now. There is not wide-spread chaos throughout the forums, no mass numbers of bumps or users getting around bans. Sure, some may be doing so, but their presence is difficult to distinguish from that of a regular member.
While you may have just realized the limitations of the login feature, it has been common knowledge for many years. People have exploited it, people have discussed improving it, yet ultimately little damage is to be found today.
[Edited on 05.15.2012 8:30 AM PDT]