Originally Posted by EWRflyr

Why do pilots come to these boards to ask PBS questions during the bidding window and wait/hope for a timely answer?

There is a resource run by the union and staffed by PBS trainers/volunteers to assist with bidding questions during the bidding window:

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This site is posted each and every month in the PBS Committee newsletter blastmailed to all pilots around the time bidding opens. They have a live chat window to have a conversation with an expert to help you figure out a bid strategy.

Not trying to be a **** at all. Just saying there is a better (official) option than the pilot forums to get the most accurate answer.