Why isn't it possible to put something "in quotes" in a thread title?

[Mintyy]

and/or post a £ sign?

I mean its not rocket surgery surely?

It makes Mumsnet look strangely old fashioned.

Um, I can see the quotes in your title. ..

Spooky.

Er, it is. You did.

What?

testing to see if I can make £ sign

They work on the mobile app and the computer but not the iPhone/ipod app. I don't think any punctuation works properly on the ipod/iPhone app that, it usually comes out as something different to what you intend.

What happens on the iPad?