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(08-21-2020, 01:22 PM)Sled21 Wrote: [ -> ]Why is it called a thread, instead of a string?

Because thread is what is woven together to make fabric.

The terms "follow a thread" or "pick up a thread" both originally referred to working with fabric.

(08-21-2020, 01:45 PM)fredtoast Wrote: [ -> ]Because thread is what is woven together to make fabric.

The terms "follow a thread" or "pick up a thread" both originally referred to working with fabric.

Interesting.....

(08-21-2020, 01:22 PM)Sled21 Wrote: [ -> ]Why is it called a thread, instead of a string?

You can't bump a string.

(08-21-2020, 02:49 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: [ -> ]You can't bump a string.

Maybe not, but you can string it along....

(08-20-2020, 10:30 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: [ -> ]A "bump" simply refers to a post meant solely to keep the topic current, and at the top of the new posts list.

That's what it means for a message board.  To coke heads, it is something completely different

Man, this thread got quiet....

(08-28-2020, 01:07 PM)Sled21 Wrote: [ -> ]Man, this thread got quiet....

Quiet and getting off topic in an injury thread is never a bad thing. Hears to hoping we have nothing on topic to discuss in this tread.