You are missing that those are replies to users. And replies on the Topic when everyone is allowed to post since it's a free Forum.
Bumping / Updating per 24 hours are considered for OPs and not users. Since i am not the owner* and i can free speech my own opinion on the Topic those are considered normal replies.
Hey Symphonized, none of this would be an issue if you provided a source for the rule that you have stated.