Hi themasterdebator,
Honestly, this is the first forum I have ever used that does not have a button I could press to quote someone which I can then reply to. Its a huge convenience when I am trying to quote posts.
Actually I find the manual system much better, as it gives your control over your choice of quote method.
type
[qs]quotes are easy[/qs] and it becomes:
quotes are easy
or type
[quote]quotes are easy[/quote] and it becomes:
quote:
quotes are easy
Even if I am not intending to quote the entire post, ...
Which I consider lazy, and can be confusing, when you can actually take the points as discussed and there is no confusion. Typing [qs]...(add cut and paste)...[/qs] is such an imposition.
It may be necessary for continuity for a forum that does not link posts the way this one does - when you use the message reply button.
Furthermore, having a quote button would make it allot easier for new members who are used to forums having it. Its a very standard forum function.
Having such a button provides no benefit for quoting anything NOT in the message you are replying to, and, interestingly, this is where quotes should be used most - to substantiate your argument with evidence.
Enjoy.
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