This "quote" thing. ?

Take that above quote for example

Had I just said Thank you! into thin air nobody would have known what I was referring to

Had I used the tricky asterisk malarkey I'd have had to copied and pasted the Well said x comment, along with the name which I would have needed to double check to make sure I'd spelled it correctly.

But no!

All I had to do was click on quote and that was that.

Brilliant

Urmstongran

I take it you must use the option a lot return? Like anything in life - less is more!

Really ?

I agree. The telly has been awful tonight, but this thread has more than made up for it. Off to bed, smiling.

All I had to do was click on quote and that was that.

You're right, Oopsminty although I've used italics in this case.

As well as copying and pasting, I would check the spelling of the username I'm replying to then preview the whole reply just to make sure I haven't made a mistake(s)

It can sometimes be a bit long winded to get it right and avoid further confustion.

The quote facility avoids all that.

phoenix

Now now, Vickysponge and whatever Flyinghandbags latest reincarnation is, play nicely girls!

The OP was a general observation, quite a few people use the"quote" facility, and my post was a general observation, however if you chose to take it personally.............

I thought we were playing nicely! ?

Erm, dare I ask, how do you use ‘ and where is the quote ‘thing’ ?

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This appears at the top of each comment, ginny. Just click on 'quote' and the comment you are replying to appears above the comment box so you can reply to it.

Well, this thread has drawn someone out of the woodwork!

Nice to see someone posting on a thread other than one that they have started, even if if it is only to make snarky comments, albeit with kisses on the bottom!

phoenix

Well, this thread has drawn someone out of the woodwork!

Nice to see someone posting on a thread other than one that they have started, even if if it is only to make snarky comments, albeit with kisses on the bottom!

Why don’t you say who you mean rather than ‘someone’ ?

phoenix

Well, this thread has drawn someone out of the woodwork!

Nice to see someone posting on a thread other than one that they have started, even if if it is only to make snarky comments, albeit with kisses on the bottom!

Where exactly was I snarky? Do take in some ironing or take up a hobby, anything to occupy you, darling. X

The quote facility can be useful. However, on occasions you can have posts which quote a considerable number of people quoting each other. It then becomes tedious and takes up so much room.
What's wrong with just quoting the relevant part in italics?

Oh, now, FH treading on thin ice here, and please don't call me "darling", darling!

Here we go again! ☹️

Why can't we just have a civilised discussion, without the barbs?

Marydoll

Here we go again! ☹️

Why can't we just have a civilised discussion, without the barbs?

Are you meaning me or the OP? If you mean me I’m fed up of snidely ‘someone’ ‘a certain poster’ etc and it being absolutely clear who is meant,

Please don't try and pick a fight Suziewoozie. ?

I didn't mention certain poster nor someone.
It was a general comment about the whole thread! The niggling adds nothing to the discussion.

I suspect it will eventually be deleted, if the barbs continue.

haven't we had this exact same discussion, with or without barbs, about a month ago ?
what's the point of repeating it ?

phoenix

Oh, now, FH treading on thin ice here, and please don't call me "darling", darling!

Oh, my knees are knocking, honey. X

Marydoll Sun 04-Oct-20 00:01:34
Here we go again!
Oh yes, handbags at dawn.

I'm going to say something really controversial now. You have been warned.

Re kids' books.
I've been known to rip out substandard work with *gay abandon*

I suspect it will eventually be deleted, if the barbs continue
Marydoll Yes please! Delete It!

We already have a similar thread called "Let's see if we can make each other laugh!", it's barb-free!; but desperately short of contributions.
Thank you!
Good Health OoRoo

I think the ‘quote thing is very useful in general, however the GN version is basic .
On other forums they have quote things that can be edited within the quote before posting . Thus reducing the quote to a few words if wanted and saving space!

Well some may criticise this thread for being repetitive but it knocks spots off the interminable washing cloths one I genuinely could not believe how interesting “some posters” (sorry Suziewoozie) found that .......

Not to mention competitive.

I agree Lucca.

You scroll down ‘Active’, and it seems to be endless Games, or if not, the same old, same old threads that’s been on for what feels like days.
I sometimes start a new one, not always a brilliant one, but just to see something different.

Spangler, I do appreciate the use of itallics.?

Rufus, it won't be me reporting anyone on this thread, I wouldn't waste my time.? I hope you are in good health.