I feel that this may fall under "bump button" under the rules, the reason for its denial is because "posting makes keeping track of the time since last bump much easier, allowing for easier enforcement of fair bumping rules." Though I dont feel this explanation is really valid as there would be a bump time log (pretty sure) anyways
However with a bump button, couldnt the OP just post on his thread to bump anyway, any time he wanted to? Also partnerships wouldn't work as well because only the OP would be able to click the bump button.