Multi-Quote

Sailor Steve · 08-11-10, 11:48 PM

How does the Multi-Quote function work? In the old days if we quoted a post that had a quote in it, both were quoted together. With Multi-Quote I get the two posts in sequence, and if I do it wrong the wrong one is on top and I have to move them around. I don't get it.

Raptor1 · 08-12-10, 03:10 AM

The Multi-Quote thing quotes multiple posts, not one inside the other.

For example, if I were to Multi-Quote this and the OP, I'd get:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

How does the Multi-Quote function work? In the old days if we quoted a post that had a quote in it, both were quoted together. With Multi-Quote I get the two posts in sequence, and if I do it wrong the wrong one is on top and I have to move them around. I don't get it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptor1

The Multi-Quote thing quotes multiple posts, not one inside the other.

For example, if I were to Multi-Quote this and the OP, I'd get:

Supposed to help when one is replying to multiple posts. I think quoting quotes within quotes was cut because posts eventually got ridiculously long (Most forums do it, too).

Supposed to help when one is replying to multiple posts. I think quoting quotes within quotes was cut because posts eventually got ridiculously long (Most forums do it, too).

Lionclaw · 08-12-10, 03:11 AM

It seems to be that you click the multi quote button for the posts you want to quote.

If you press it, the + changes to a - on the button, indicating that the post has been selected for multi quote.

I've never really used it but it was something I noticed when I clicked it.

Someone else may have a better explanation.

Jimbuna · 08-12-10, 09:16 AM

You can change the order in which each quote is arranged according to the sequence you click on them.

Sailor Steve · 08-12-10, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptor1

The Multi-Quote thing quotes multiple posts, not one inside the other.

That's what I was getting, and thought I might be doing it wrong.

Quote:

I think quoting quotes within quotes was cut because posts eventually got ridiculously long (Most forums do it, too).

Good point, and most likely correct. Sometimes I miss it though.

Thanks all!

Takeda Shingen · 08-12-10, 03:04 PM

I really do not miss the pyramid quoting. That thing would make threads nearly impossible to read.

frau kaleun · 08-12-10, 03:30 PM

Quote:

How does the Multi-Quote function work? In the old days if we quoted a post that had a quote in it, both were quoted together. With Multi-Quote I get the two posts in sequence, and if I do it wrong the wrong one is on top and I have to move them around. I don't get it.

The Multi-Quote thing quotes multiple posts, not one inside the other.

Supposed to help when one is replying to multiple posts. I think quoting quotes within quotes was cut because posts eventually got ridiculously long (Most forums do it, too).

It seems to be that you click the multi quote button for the posts you want to quote.

If you press it, the + changes to a - on the button, indicating that the post has been selected for multi quote.

I've never really used it but it was something I noticed when I clicked it.

Someone else may have a better explanation.

You can change the order in which each quote is arranged according to the sequence you click on them.

That's what I was getting, and thought I might be doing it wrong.

Good point, and most likely correct. Sometimes I miss it though.

Thanks all!

I really do not miss the pyramid quoting. That thing would make threads nearly impossible to read.

I agree completely.

Takeda Shingen · 08-12-10, 04:02 PM

My......eyes........

FIREWALL · 08-12-10, 04:14 PM

WHAT !!! Steve your supposed to know all this stuff so I, can quickly ask YOU how to do this.

Sailor Steve · 08-12-10, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

WHAT !!! Steve your supposed to know all this stuff so I, can quickly ask YOU how to do this.

Says the computer expert to the total dweeb.

This is a classic case of the pot calling the teacup a toaster.

frau kaleun · 08-12-10, 09:38 PM

I like toast.

EDIT: OMG when did I pass 4000 posts? I missed a chance to start a totally pointless thread filled with spam and amusing displays of e-peen.

frau kaleun · 08-12-10, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

EDIT: OMG when did I pass 4000 posts?

Oh wait. I'm pretty sure it was somewhere between not getting any work done yesterday, and not getting any work done the day before that.

krashkart · 08-12-10, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frau kaleun

I like toast.

EDIT: OMG when did I pass 4000 posts? I missed a chance to start a totally pointless thread filled with spam and amusing displays of e-peen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Oh wait. I'm pretty sure it was somewhere between not getting any work done yesterday, and not getting any work done the day before that.

Your complimentary spam tin awaits:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=173551

Jimbuna · 08-13-10, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Oh wait. I'm pretty sure it was somewhere between not getting any work done yesterday, and not getting any work done the day before that.

LOL

You could be somewhere in the region of 6k by the time you reach your first anniversary here

Arclight · 08-21-10, 11:28 AM

Was thinking something like that too... better get ready to defend that record.

08-11-10, 11:48 PM	#1
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Multi-Quote How does the Multi-Quote function work? In the old days if we quoted a post that had a quote in it, both were quoted together. With Multi-Quote I get the two posts in sequence, and if I do it wrong the wrong one is on top and I have to move them around. I don't get it. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-12-10, 09:16 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You can change the order in which each quote is arranged according to the sequence you click on them. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	WHAT !!! Steve your supposed to know all this stuff so I, can quickly ask YOU how to do this. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

08-21-10, 11:28 AM	#15
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Was thinking something like that too... better get ready to defend that record. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

08-12-10, 03:11 AM	#3
Lionclaw Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,006 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	It seems to be that you click the multi quote button for the posts you want to quote. If you press it, the + changes to a - on the button, indicating that the post has been selected for multi quote. I've never really used it but it was something I noticed when I clicked it. Someone else may have a better explanation.

08-12-10, 03:04 PM	#6
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I really do not miss the pyramid quoting. That thing would make threads nearly impossible to read.

08-12-10, 04:02 PM	#8
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	My......eyes........

08-12-10, 09:38 PM	#11
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	I like toast. EDIT: OMG when did I pass 4000 posts? I missed a chance to start a totally pointless thread filled with spam and amusing displays of e-peen.