Commenting rules clarification?

There's just one part I'm a bit confused about in the rules for commenting:

Don't post silly one-liners. We are a fairly focused community and inane banter is kept to a minimum. Don't just say "wow that's hot" or "lol", that adds nothing to the discussion and just takes up space.

How, exactly, would you define "inane banter"? Does joking about the image or witty/funny conversations between members count?
Also, what about repeating memes while adding nothing creative? Let's say, post #531322. What if someone continues with the "Tasukete Eirin" but be more creative about it/expand on the idea to make it funnier, rather than just the emote?

Another question: What's the difference if I post something that is worthless/taking up space using the "Post without bumping" instead of the normal "Post"?

Ph.D said:
How, exactly, would you define "inane banter"?

You are given two concise examples in the very next sentence ("wow that's hot" and "lol").

Ph.D said:
Does joking about the image or witty/funny conversations between members count?

Should be fine as long as no one's being obnoxious.

Ph.D said:
Also, what about repeating memes while adding nothing creative? Let's say, post #531322. What if someone continues with the "Tasukete Eirin" but be more creative about it/expand on the idea to make it funnier, rather than just the emote?

People have been banned for repeating memes, and I would hope that this practice continues.

Soljashy said:
People have been banned for repeating memes, and I would hope that this practice continues.

Sorry, I wasn't being clear. In my question (repeating memes), I'm emphasizing the part "not being creative" (use the meme as another joke, for example), rather than just repeating it without any changes.

Best steer clear of memes in general.

Ph.D said:
Sorry, I wasn't being clear. In my question (repeating memes), I'm emphasizing the part "not being creative" (use the meme as another joke, for example), rather than just repeating it without any changes.

"Creativity" is relative; some people are convinced that they are funny and original despite considerable evidence to the contrary. Use your judgement and you'll probably be fine.

Ph.D said:
Another question: What's the difference if I post something that is worthless/taking up space using the "Post without bumping" instead of the normal "Post"?

Very little. It won't immediately bring it to the attention of anyone watching the Comments page, making it marginally more likely to just stay unnoticed forever, but that's about it.

Right, thanks for the help. Someone close this thread please.

Ph.D said:
Right, thanks for the help. Someone close this thread please.

We don't close threads when they are done.