Is it really necessary to quote the OP when you are the first reply?
Not really a gripe so much as a minor observed annoyance. I can see quoting a part of the original post if your reply is specific to it. I can see quoting the OP if there’s a lot of replies and subject digressions. But if you are the first reply it’s safe to assume we know what you’re replying to.This message has been edited. Last edited by: frayedends, January 15, 2023 05:23 AM
These go to eleven.
January 14, 2023, 01:17 PM
RogueJSK
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Originally posted by frayedends: Not really a gripe so much as a minor observed annoyance. I can see quoting a part of the original post if your reply is specific to it. I can see quoting the OP if there’s a lot of replies and subject digressions. But if you are the first reply it’s safe to assume we know what your replying to.
I completely agree.
January 14, 2023, 01:35 PM
pedropcola
How about not only quoting but copying all the pictures too? Drives me bonkers.
January 14, 2023, 01:39 PM
BlackTalonJHP
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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
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Originally posted by frayedends: Not really a gripe so much as a minor observed annoyance. I can see quoting a part of the original post if your reply is specific to it. I can see quoting the OP if there’s a lot of replies and subject digressions. But if you are the first reply it’s safe to assume we know what your (sic) replying to.
I completely agree.
+1
January 14, 2023, 01:54 PM
ensigmatic
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Originally posted by RogueJSK: I completely agree.
Ah ha ha ha ah ha
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January 14, 2023, 02:09 PM
bald1
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Originally posted by pedropcola: How about not only quoting but copying all the pictures too? Drives me bonkers.
Me too. I figure folks are either unaware of how to selectively quote or just plain lazy.
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January 14, 2023, 02:26 PM
Ronin1069
RogueJSK
I think we all would have been VERY disappointed if the 2nd post in this thread was not as yours was.
Well played!
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January 14, 2023, 02:35 PM
frayedends
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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
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Originally posted by frayedends: Not really a gripe so much as a minor observed annoyance. I can see quoting a part of the original post if your reply is specific to it. I can see quoting the OP if there’s a lot of replies and subject digressions. But if you are the first reply it’s safe to assume we know what your replying to.
I completely agree.
Of course I knew this would happen!
These go to eleven.
January 14, 2023, 02:43 PM
bald1
Oh hell... let's expand the scope to include signatures that are in paragraphs long. I mean WTF?
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January 14, 2023, 02:54 PM
12131
Short posts, don't care. But, quoting the entire article is just ridiculous.
Q
January 14, 2023, 03:00 PM
SpinZone
As I was reading the OP, I knew what the first response was going to be.
I just did not know who was going to post it.
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January 14, 2023, 03:43 PM
RogueJSK
I mean, when they leave the door wide open, you basically have to walk through it...
January 14, 2023, 03:55 PM
frayedends
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Originally posted by RogueJSK: I mean, when they leave the door wide open, you basically have to walk through it...
I would expect nothing less.
These go to eleven.
January 14, 2023, 07:26 PM
Orguss
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Originally posted by pedropcola: How about not only quoting but copying all the pictures too? Drives me bonkers.
It's particularly annoying when one photo is popular and people continuously quote it so the thread is flooded with the same photo.
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January 14, 2023, 08:26 PM
clipper1
Laconically, yes!
January 14, 2023, 09:15 PM
oddball
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Originally posted by BlackTalonJHP:
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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
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Originally posted by frayedends: Not really a gripe so much as a minor observed annoyance. I can see quoting a part of the original post if your reply is specific to it. I can see quoting the OP if there’s a lot of replies and subject digressions. But if you are the first reply it’s safe to assume we know what your (sic) replying to.
I completely agree.
+1
...and nesting. Can't stand that shit.
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January 14, 2023, 09:51 PM
911Boss
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Originally posted by oddball:
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Originally posted by BlackTalonJHP:
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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
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Originally posted by frayedends: Not really a gripe so much as a minor observed annoyance. I can see quoting a part of the original post if your reply is specific to it. I can see quoting the OP if there’s a lot of replies and subject digressions. But if you are the first reply it’s safe to assume we know what your (sic) replying to.
I completely agree.
+1
...and nesting. Can't stand that shit.
Me too! Drives me crazy…
What part of "...Shall not be infringed" don't you understand???
January 14, 2023, 10:12 PM
P220 Smudge
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bald1 always with a hat or sunscreen
posted January 14, 2023 01:43 PM Hide Post Oh hell... let's expand the scope to include signatures that are in paragraphs long. I mean WTF?
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This occurs when someone highlights everything in a post, then hits the reply button, as I've done with your post. I have no good explanation for this, other than people who aren't good with computers.
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