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'Quoting the OPs OP" WHAT IS THIS MADNESS?

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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:
MeredithGreyishblue · 17/09/2021 15:28

@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.

Not Rtft but I agree.
NeverDropYourMoonCup · 17/09/2021 15:29

@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.

But how would anybody know what post I'm speaking about otherwise? The thread could have been completed derailed by complaints about Internet acronyms for 100 posts when I just want to get back to the original point?
DoucheCanoe · 17/09/2021 15:33

@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.

Thank you for enlightening me, I always wondered how to quote Grin
londonmummy1966 · 17/09/2021 15:33

@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.

Thank you so much - I've learnt something new today. Grin
Lalliella · 17/09/2021 15:36

@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 doesn’t bother me tbh.
bumblingbovine49 · 17/09/2021 15:39

@bilbodog

Can someone tell me where to access this quote function?
If you cick on the three horizontal dots on the bottom right of the post , you get these options: Report Quote Reply Bottom PM Profile Top See all posts
MLMbotsno · 17/09/2021 15:41

@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.

Oh yeah Smile
FlowerArranger · 17/09/2021 15:41

Oh FFS I don't have time to read 4 pages of this!!

Can some kind person summarise the gist please?

Thank you so much - and breathe... Wine

Oh, and perhaps to some gentle stretches. Stretches are always good:

As you were Flowers

anon12345678901 · 17/09/2021 15:42

@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 don't mind it Grin
ACPC · 17/09/2021 15:43

@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.

Okay, thanks op.
MLMbotsno · 17/09/2021 15:43

@FionasFanjoFondu

For the first time in the my 16 year history on MN, I am going to have to HIDE MY OWN FUCKING THREAD

Bastards

Grin

No don't it's amusing.
CloseYourEyesAndSee · 17/09/2021 15:48

@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 agree
ILoveAllRainbowsx · 17/09/2021 16:01

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Sashimiandhisthunderpaws · 17/09/2021 16:08

15:02VinylCafe

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!
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Today 15:06IveGotASongThatllGetOnYNerves

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

I've seen that on some forums
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Today 15:09AppleJane

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!!
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Today 15:11Anordinarymum

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

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Today 15:16RavingAnnie

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 😀
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Today 15:16MolyHolyGuacamole

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.
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Today 15:18MolyHolyGuacamole

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
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Today 15:25LampLighter414

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!!

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Today 15:28MeredithGreyishblue

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.

Not Rtft but I agree.

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Today 15:29NeverDropYourMoonCup

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.

But how would anybody know what post I'm speaking about otherwise? The thread could have been completed derailed by complaints about Internet acronyms for 100 posts when I just want to get back to the original point?
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Today 15:33DoucheCanoe

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.

Thank you for enlightening me, I always wondered how to quote grin

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Today 15:33londonmummy1966

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.

Thank you so much - I've learnt something new today. grin

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Today 15:36Lalliella

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 doesn’t bother me tbh.

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Today 15:39bumblingbovine49

bilbodog

Can someone tell me where to access this quote function?

If you cick on the three horizontal dots on the bottom right of the post , you get these options:
Report
Quote
Reply
Bottom
PM
Profile
Top
See all posts

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Today 15:41MLMbotsno

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.

Oh yeah smile

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Today 15:41FlowerArranger

Oh FFS I don't have time to read 4 pages of this!!

Can some kind person summarise the gist please?

Thank you so much - and breathe... wine

Oh, and perhaps to some gentle stretches. Stretches are always good:

youtu.be/uxg_D4LFYXY

As you were flowers

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Today 15:42anon12345678901

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 don't mind it grin
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Today 15:43ACPC

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.

Okay, thanks op.

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Today 15:43MLMbotsno

FionasFanjoFondu

For the first time in the my 16 year history on MN, I am going to have to HIDE MY OWN FUCKING THREAD

Bastards

grin

No don't it's amusing.

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Today 15:48CloseYourEyesAndSee

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 agree

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Today 16:01ILoveAllRainbowsx

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've never seen anyone do it yet.

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Sashimiandhisthunderpaws · 17/09/2021 16:09

I've gone for gold and copied everything.

Put me at the top of the hit list. Grin

cazisalittlenuts · 17/09/2021 16:17

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15:02VinylCafe

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!
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Today 15:06IveGotASongThatllGetOnYNerves

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

I've seen that on some forums
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Today 15:09AppleJane

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!!
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Today 15:11Anordinarymum

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

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Today 15:16RavingAnnie

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 😀
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Today 15:16MolyHolyGuacamole

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.
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Today 15:18MolyHolyGuacamole

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
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Today 15:25LampLighter414

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!!

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Today 15:28MeredithGreyishblue

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.

Not Rtft but I agree.

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Today 15:29NeverDropYourMoonCup

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.

But how would anybody know what post I'm speaking about otherwise? The thread could have been completed derailed by complaints about Internet acronyms for 100 posts when I just want to get back to the original point?
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Today 15:33DoucheCanoe

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.

Thank you for enlightening me, I always wondered how to quote grin

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Today 15:33londonmummy1966

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.

Thank you so much - I've learnt something new today. grin

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Today 15:36Lalliella

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 doesn’t bother me tbh.

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Today 15:39bumblingbovine49

bilbodog

Can someone tell me where to access this quote function?

If you cick on the three horizontal dots on the bottom right of the post , you get these options:
Report
Quote
Reply
Bottom
PM
Profile
Top
See all posts

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Today 15:41MLMbotsno

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.

Oh yeah smile

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Today 15:41FlowerArranger

Oh FFS I don't have time to read 4 pages of this!!

Can some kind person summarise the gist please?

Thank you so much - and breathe... wine

Oh, and perhaps to some gentle stretches. Stretches are always good:

youtu.be/uxg_D4LFYXY

As you were flowers

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Today 15:42anon12345678901

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 don't mind it grin
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Today 15:43ACPC

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.

Okay, thanks op.

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Today 15:43MLMbotsno

FionasFanjoFondu

For the first time in the my 16 year history on MN, I am going to have to HIDE MY OWN FUCKING THREAD

Bastards

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No don't it's amusing.

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Today 15:48CloseYourEyesAndSee

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 agree

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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've never seen anyone do it yet.

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Antinerak · 17/09/2021 16:17

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15:02VinylCafe

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!
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Today 15:06IveGotASongThatllGetOnYNerves

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

I've seen that on some forums
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Today 15:09AppleJane

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!!
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Today 15:11Anordinarymum

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

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Today 15:16RavingAnnie

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 😀
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Today 15:16MolyHolyGuacamole

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.
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Today 15:18MolyHolyGuacamole

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
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Today 15:25LampLighter414

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!!

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Today 15:28MeredithGreyishblue

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.

Not Rtft but I agree.

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Today 15:29NeverDropYourMoonCup

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.

But how would anybody know what post I'm speaking about otherwise? The thread could have been completed derailed by complaints about Internet acronyms for 100 posts when I just want to get back to the original point?
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Today 15:33DoucheCanoe

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.

Thank you for enlightening me, I always wondered how to quote grin

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Today 15:33londonmummy1966

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.

Thank you so much - I've learnt something new today. grin

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Today 15:36Lalliella

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 doesn’t bother me tbh.

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Today 15:39bumblingbovine49

bilbodog

Can someone tell me where to access this quote function?

If you cick on the three horizontal dots on the bottom right of the post , you get these options:
Report
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Today 15:41MLMbotsno

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.

Oh yeah smile

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Today 15:41FlowerArranger

Oh FFS I don't have time to read 4 pages of this!!

Can some kind person summarise the gist please?

Thank you so much - and breathe... wine

Oh, and perhaps to some gentle stretches. Stretches are always good:

youtu.be/uxg_D4LFYXY

As you were flowers

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Today 15:42anon12345678901

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 don't mind it grin
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Today 15:43ACPC

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.

Okay, thanks op.

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Today 15:43MLMbotsno

FionasFanjoFondu

For the first time in the my 16 year history on MN, I am going to have to HIDE MY OWN FUCKING THREAD

Bastards

grin

No don't it's amusing.

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Today 15:48CloseYourEyesAndSee

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 agree

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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've never seen anyone do it yet.

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ElGuardiandenoche · 17/09/2021 16:18

@bilbodog and @Macncheeseballs if you are on MN on your phone on Safari or another search engine then click on the three dots next to the word Bookmark and it comes up with the options.

bilbodog · 17/09/2021 17:06

Thank you elguardian

whenthebellsring · 17/09/2021 17:27

@Sashimiandhisthunderpaws

15:02VinylCafe

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!
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Today 15:06IveGotASongThatllGetOnYNerves

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

I've seen that on some forums
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Today 15:09AppleJane

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!!
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Today 15:11Anordinarymum

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

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Today 15:16RavingAnnie

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 😀
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Today 15:16MolyHolyGuacamole

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.
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Today 15:18MolyHolyGuacamole

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
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Today 15:25LampLighter414

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!!

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Today 15:28MeredithGreyishblue

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.

Not Rtft but I agree.

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Today 15:29NeverDropYourMoonCup

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.

But how would anybody know what post I'm speaking about otherwise? The thread could have been completed derailed by complaints about Internet acronyms for 100 posts when I just want to get back to the original point?
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Today 15:33DoucheCanoe

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.

Thank you for enlightening me, I always wondered how to quote grin

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Today 15:33londonmummy1966

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.

Thank you so much - I've learnt something new today. grin

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Today 15:36Lalliella

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 doesn’t bother me tbh.

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Today 15:39bumblingbovine49

bilbodog

Can someone tell me where to access this quote function?

If you cick on the three horizontal dots on the bottom right of the post , you get these options:
Report
Quote
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Today 15:41MLMbotsno

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.

Oh yeah smile

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Today 15:41FlowerArranger

Oh FFS I don't have time to read 4 pages of this!!

Can some kind person summarise the gist please?

Thank you so much - and breathe... wine

Oh, and perhaps to some gentle stretches. Stretches are always good:

youtu.be/uxg_D4LFYXY

As you were flowers

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Today 15:42anon12345678901

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 don't mind it grin
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Today 15:43ACPC

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.

Okay, thanks op.

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Today 15:43MLMbotsno

FionasFanjoFondu

For the first time in the my 16 year history on MN, I am going to have to HIDE MY OWN FUCKING THREAD

Bastards

grin

No don't it's amusing.

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Today 15:48CloseYourEyesAndSee

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 agree

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Today 16:01ILoveAllRainbowsx

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've never seen anyone do it yet.

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Oh you've gone and done it! This thread is a mess. Some of us you need to grow up ffs! Sorry MNHQ!
CloudsOfCeonothus · 17/09/2021 17:33

What happens if 'quote' is greyed out on my 3 dots? Does it still work?

CloudsOfCeonothus · 17/09/2021 17:34

Boo, mine doesn't work Confused

ChargingBuck · 17/09/2021 17:36

Totally agree with your OP, OP.

THERE OUGHT TO BE A LAW.

whenthebellsring · 17/09/2021 17:36

@CloudsOfCeonothus

You can only quote one post. If a post already has a quote, you'd need to manually copy and paste them in your post.

Then someone else can quote your post because it doesn't have an automatic quote.

ChargingBuck · 17/09/2021 17:37

@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.

o bollocks - quote fail in previous post!

Grin Grin Grin