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'Quoting the OPs OP" WHAT IS THIS MADNESS?

131 replies

FionasFanjoFondu · 17/09/2021 11:42

The newish 'quote' function is great for when you want to answer a specific poster within the thread. If you are just responding to the original OP, you really REALLY don't need to select 'quote' and include the whole fucking opening post before you respond.

The assumption is, that unless you reference a different post - either by poster name or by 'quoting' their post, you are RESPONDING TO THE ORIGINAL POST.

Reams of screen taken up be repetition of the OP is nonsense. Please stop. It is driving me batshit.

OP posts:
Bobsyer · 17/09/2021 12:47

@FionasFanjoFondu

The newish 'quote' function is great for when you want to answer a specific poster within the thread. If you are just responding to the original OP, you really REALLY don't need to select 'quote' and include the whole fucking opening post before you respond.

The assumption is, that unless you reference a different post - either by poster name or by 'quoting' their post, you are RESPONDING TO THE ORIGINAL POST.

Reams of screen taken up be repetition of the OP is nonsense. Please stop. It is driving me batshit.

God I agree. Totally annoying.
MilkchopsMcgee · 17/09/2021 12:50

@JaneJeffer

I'm just grateful that we can't quote a post which contains quote!
No your notGrin

Well it would be funny on this thread at least but yes it's cherry annoying when it's misused

whenthebellsring · 17/09/2021 12:57

I could actually copy and paste all the posts and quotes on this thread, and agree with them all.

Now MN might explode!

Original poster
FionasFanjoFondu · 17/09/2021 13:00

There should be a checklist when you hit 'quote' - like a safety barrier.

1 are you sure you need to quote the OP?

Yes/No

  1. If you selected Yes, think about your response. Could it be mistakenly attributed to a different poster?

Yes/No

  1. Do you understand that your post will be irritating and incur a mark against you in various poster spreadsheets?

Yes/No

  1. Before you proceed with the quote, consider your own intended post. Will your reply add value to the thread?

Yes/No

  1. Will your response consist of a substantial resolution that the OP can immediately implement and refer back to specific elements of the OP alongside specific solutions thus rendering the need to quote valid?

Yes/No

  1. If no. Do Not Press Quote.
  1. If you still wish to quote the OP, click here.
  1. Are you absolutely sure?

Yes/No

  1. Ffs. Go on then

SCREEN FREEZE.

I may post in MN Stuff and see if something like this can be implemented.

OP posts:
bilbodog · 17/09/2021 13:00

@lilmishap

The blue bar with username above the post has it *@bilbodog*
Thank you so much 😁😁😁😁
Hadjab · 17/09/2021 13:00

@FionasFanjoFondu

The newish 'quote' function is great for when you want to answer a specific poster within the thread. If you are just responding to the original OP, you really REALLY don't need to select 'quote' and include the whole fucking opening post before you respond.

The assumption is, that unless you reference a different post - either by poster name or by 'quoting' their post, you are RESPONDING TO THE ORIGINAL POST.

Reams of screen taken up be repetition of the OP is nonsense. Please stop. It is driving me batshit.

Meh, it really doesn’t bother me 🤷🏼‍♀️
liveforsummer · 17/09/2021 13:05

It usually happens within the first couple of posts too when the actual OP is right there. Maddening!

whenthebellsring · 17/09/2021 13:05

@FionasFanjoFondu

There should be a checklist when you hit 'quote' - like a safety barrier.

1 are you sure you need to quote the OP?

Yes/No

  1. If you selected Yes, think about your response. Could it be mistakenly attributed to a different poster?

Yes/No

  1. Do you understand that your post will be irritating and incur a mark against you in various poster spreadsheets?

Yes/No

  1. Before you proceed with the quote, consider your own intended post. Will your reply add value to the thread?

Yes/No

  1. Will your response consist of a substantial resolution that the OP can immediately implement and refer back to specific elements of the OP alongside specific solutions thus rendering the need to quote valid?

Yes/No

  1. If no. Do Not Press Quote.
  1. If you still wish to quote the OP, click here.
  1. Are you absolutely sure?

Yes/No

  1. Ffs. Go on then

SCREEN FREEZE.

I may post in MN Stuff and see if something like this can be implemented.

Great.
liveforsummer · 17/09/2021 13:06

@Macncheeseballs

So where is this quote function
On the app you just swipe the comment you want to respond to to the left and it gives options.
RazorSharp · 17/09/2021 13:08

@FionasFanjoFondu

The newish 'quote' function is great for when you want to answer a specific poster within the thread. If you are just responding to the original OP, you really REALLY don't need to select 'quote' and include the whole fucking opening post before you respond.

The assumption is, that unless you reference a different post - either by poster name or by 'quoting' their post, you are RESPONDING TO THE ORIGINAL POST.

Reams of screen taken up be repetition of the OP is nonsense. Please stop. It is driving me batshit.

I never do it.
TangMustang · 17/09/2021 13:40

@FionasFanjoFondu

The newish 'quote' function is great for when you want to answer a specific poster within the thread. If you are just responding to the original OP, you really REALLY don't need to select 'quote' and include the whole fucking opening post before you respond.

The assumption is, that unless you reference a different post - either by poster name or by 'quoting' their post, you are RESPONDING TO THE ORIGINAL POST.

Reams of screen taken up be repetition of the OP is nonsense. Please stop. It is driving me batshit.

Ohhh, I always wondered what ‘Hoisted by one’s own petard’ would look like GrinGrinGrin
MaggieFS · 17/09/2021 14:31

@FionasFanjoFondu

The newish 'quote' function is great for when you want to answer a specific poster within the thread. If you are just responding to the original OP, you really REALLY don't need to select 'quote' and include the whole fucking opening post before you respond.

The assumption is, that unless you reference a different post - either by poster name or by 'quoting' their post, you are RESPONDING TO THE ORIGINAL POST.

Reams of screen taken up be repetition of the OP is nonsense. Please stop. It is driving me batshit.

YANBU

AlexandraEiffel · 17/09/2021 14:33

@FionasFanjoFondu

The newish 'quote' function is great for when you want to answer a specific poster within the thread. If you are just responding to the original OP, you really REALLY don't need to select 'quote' and include the whole fucking opening post before you respond.

The assumption is, that unless you reference a different post - either by poster name or by 'quoting' their post, you are RESPONDING TO THE ORIGINAL POST.

Reams of screen taken up be repetition of the OP is nonsense. Please stop. It is driving me batshit.

Surely people don't actually do this? Would be such a waste of space!
pompomsgalore · 17/09/2021 14:38

@FionasFanjoFondu

The newish 'quote' function is great for when you want to answer a specific poster within the thread. If you are just responding to the original OP, you really REALLY don't need to select 'quote' and include the whole fucking opening post before you respond.

The assumption is, that unless you reference a different post - either by poster name or by 'quoting' their post, you are RESPONDING TO THE ORIGINAL POST.

Reams of screen taken up be repetition of the OP is nonsense. Please stop. It is driving me batshit.

Totally does my head in.
SylvanasWindrunner · 17/09/2021 14:39

@FionasFanjoFondu

The newish 'quote' function is great for when you want to answer a specific poster within the thread. If you are just responding to the original OP, you really REALLY don't need to select 'quote' and include the whole fucking opening post before you respond.

The assumption is, that unless you reference a different post - either by poster name or by 'quoting' their post, you are RESPONDING TO THE ORIGINAL POST.

Reams of screen taken up be repetition of the OP is nonsense. Please stop. It is driving me batshit.

Great post.
DynamoKev · 17/09/2021 14:51

@FionasFanjoFondu

There should be a checklist when you hit 'quote' - like a safety barrier.

1 are you sure you need to quote the OP?

Yes/No

  1. If you selected Yes, think about your response. Could it be mistakenly attributed to a different poster?

Yes/No

  1. Do you understand that your post will be irritating and incur a mark against you in various poster spreadsheets?

Yes/No

  1. Before you proceed with the quote, consider your own intended post. Will your reply add value to the thread?

Yes/No

  1. Will your response consist of a substantial resolution that the OP can immediately implement and refer back to specific elements of the OP alongside specific solutions thus rendering the need to quote valid?

Yes/No

  1. If no. Do Not Press Quote.
  1. If you still wish to quote the OP, click here.
  1. Are you absolutely sure?

Yes/No

  1. Ffs. Go on then

SCREEN FREEZE.

I may post in MN Stuff and see if something like this can be implemented.

I think it's possible I work with you - and if so it certainly explains why it's so hard to get anything done.
OrangeTortoise · 17/09/2021 14:54

@FionasFanjoFondu

The newish 'quote' function is great for when you want to answer a specific poster within the thread. If you are just responding to the original OP, you really REALLY don't need to select 'quote' and include the whole fucking opening post before you respond.

The assumption is, that unless you reference a different post - either by poster name or by 'quoting' their post, you are RESPONDING TO THE ORIGINAL POST.

Reams of screen taken up be repetition of the OP is nonsense. Please stop. It is driving me batshit.

Tossers
VinylCafe · 17/09/2021 15:02

@FionasFanjoFondu

The newish 'quote' function is great for when you want to answer a specific poster within the thread. If you are just responding to the original OP, you really REALLY don't need to select 'quote' and include the whole fucking opening post before you respond.

The assumption is, that unless you reference a different post - either by poster name or by 'quoting' their post, you are RESPONDING TO THE ORIGINAL POST.

Reams of screen taken up be repetition of the OP is nonsense. Please stop. It is driving me batshit.

Quoting the Op's Op - do people really do this? Outrageous!

IveGotASongThatllGetOnYNerves · 17/09/2021 15:06

At least we can't quote a quote.
Or quote a quote of a quote

I've seen that on some forums

AppleJane · 17/09/2021 15:09

@FionasFanjoFondu

The newish 'quote' function is great for when you want to answer a specific poster within the thread. If you are just responding to the original OP, you really REALLY don't need to select 'quote' and include the whole fucking opening post before you respond.

The assumption is, that unless you reference a different post - either by poster name or by 'quoting' their post, you are RESPONDING TO THE ORIGINAL POST.

Reams of screen taken up be repetition of the OP is nonsense. Please stop. It is driving me batshit.

It never would have even occurred to me to quote the OP!!

Anordinarymum · 17/09/2021 15:11

@FionasFanjoFondu

The newish 'quote' function is great for when you want to answer a specific poster within the thread. If you are just responding to the original OP, you really REALLY don't need to select 'quote' and include the whole fucking opening post before you respond.

The assumption is, that unless you reference a different post - either by poster name or by 'quoting' their post, you are RESPONDING TO THE ORIGINAL POST.

Reams of screen taken up be repetition of the OP is nonsense. Please stop. It is driving me batshit.

NO Grin
RavingAnnie · 17/09/2021 15:16

@FionasFanjoFondu

The newish 'quote' function is great for when you want to answer a specific poster within the thread. If you are just responding to the original OP, you really REALLY don't need to select 'quote' and include the whole fucking opening post before you respond.

The assumption is, that unless you reference a different post - either by poster name or by 'quoting' their post, you are RESPONDING TO THE ORIGINAL POST.

Reams of screen taken up be repetition of the OP is nonsense. Please stop. It is driving me batshit.

Yes it's absolutely crazy no idea why anyone does it 😀
MolyHolyGuacamole · 17/09/2021 15:16

Yes, please add this to the list along with

  • responds to a specific poster WITHOUT quoting: 'I didn't suggest that!' What didn't you suggest? Who are you referring to?
  • just @'s someone saying 'yes I agree' agree with what? Am I supposed to scroll all the way back up to find that user's statement? Again, use the quote function

And the worst of all time...

  • 'place marking'. I don't know how people still can't figure out the 'bookmark' tool.
MolyHolyGuacamole · 17/09/2021 15:18

@EmeraldShamrock

The newish 'quote' function is great for when you want to answer a specific poster within the thread. If you are just responding to the original OP, you really REALLY don't need to select 'quote' and include the whole fucking opening post before you respond.

The assumption is, that unless you reference a different post - either by poster name or by 'quoting' their post, you are RESPONDING TO THE ORIGINAL POST.

Reams of screen taken up be repetition of the OP is nonsense. Please stop. It is driving me batshit.

I agree OP.

Oh and another pet peeve to add to the list! Quoting someone without actually using the quote function or making the text bold making it look like the poster's own comment then getting confused when they reply all in the same post and having to reread it again Confused
LampLighter414 · 17/09/2021 15:25

@FionasFanjoFondu

The newish 'quote' function is great for when you want to answer a specific poster within the thread. If you are just responding to the original OP, you really REALLY don't need to select 'quote' and include the whole fucking opening post before you respond.

The assumption is, that unless you reference a different post - either by poster name or by 'quoting' their post, you are RESPONDING TO THE ORIGINAL POST.

Reams of screen taken up be repetition of the OP is nonsense. Please stop. It is driving me batshit.

To all quoting the OP in their replies, absolutely discusting!!