Misuse of "quote" function?

[zeroking17]

More than once lately I've been confused when reading a post that "quotes" a previous response. The confusion is caused by the disparity between the original quote and the "quoted" quote that shows up in the responding post.

Apparently, the "quote" function in the forum software allows a responder to change the original poster's quote (even though the quote is displayed in the "quote box").

Does this unnerve anyone else besides me? Am I too edgy since the suspension of habeas corpus (http://www.alternet.org/rights/42345/)?

In any case, I've not seen any cases here where mis-quoting has been used punitively--until now it's been pretty clever. However, it's just a matter of time until this feature allows an ill wind to blow across this forum.

[Ginger]

However, it's just a matter of time until this feature allows manet to become King of the world.

Really?

:p

Reader beware. This is the internet. A careful reader double checks the original post before responding to a snip in another post.

[67-59]

I can understand the reason for allowing edits, since I have frequently wanted to respond to one specific part of someone's post. If the original post was long and I had to quote the whole thing, it might not always be obvious what I'm responding to. Therefore, I frequently delete all but the relevant portion of the post I'm quoting.

That being said, it is interesting that the later poster could make more devious changes to the original post. Guess I haven't thought too much about this, but I could see how changes could make the original post look quite different than it was. Still, if you're the original poster and wanted to "defend" what you really wrote, you could always point someone to your original post.

[Ginger]

Yes. Considering the length of some posts, pulling out a quote is the easiest way to respond to a section of the post without going on and on yourself. However, I have observed some poor editing habits that put together different ideas from a post that were intended to be kept separate by the original post...and some quotes that are pulled so far out of context no wonder someone has comment on what was said.

[Fat Robert]

However, it's just a matter of time until yeehawfactor blows an ill wind across this forum.


you've been around him after lunch, too?

[Too Tall]

More than once lately I've been confused when reading a post that "quotes" a previous response. The confusion is caused by the disparity between the original quote and the "quoted" quote that shows up in the responding post.

Apparently, the "quote" function in the forum software allows a responder to change the original poster's quote (even though the quote is displayed in the "quote box").

Does this unnerve anyone else besides me? Am I too edgy since the suspension of habeas corpus (http://www.alternet.org/rights/42345/)?

In any case, I've not seen any cases here where mis-quoting has been used punitively--until now it's been pretty clever. However, it's just a matter of time until this feature allows an ill wind to blow across this forum.


What is that beautiful house? And you may ask yourself ... Same as it ever was...same as it ever was... Talking Heads

[Kevan]

It's just a matter of time until an ill wind blow(s) across this forum.

He who smelt it dealt it.

Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

[manet]

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[Fat Robert]

However, it's just a matter of time until Sandy has trained poodles take over the government.
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[Kevan]

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is a humped leg.

[Fat Robert]

may I hump your leg?

god, you're sick.

[davids]

I see two possible scenarios:

1. The second poster edits the quote.
2. The orginal poster, after the second poster quotes the original, goes back to edit the original post.

In the second case, the original post will have a small notation added to the bottom, saying "edited by ____". So readers will know it's the second case. If not, it's the first.

Hmm. There's a third scenario. In this one, the second poster, with a tiny bit of knowledge of html code, completely fabricates a quote from another forumite.

...or even fabricates the forumite.

[manet]

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[zeroking17]

zeroking17,
please see that ginger gets this:
regardez,
manet

So is your real name Cyrano de Bergerac, or what?

[bcm119]

you've been around him after lunch, too?
He who speaks of it, reeks of it.

[Fat Robert]

... come, black mayberry.




barney macbeth?

[zeroking17]

Hey, who moved my cheese?

Hey zeroking, get a room :argue:

[atmo]

I've been confused <missing text goes here>

guilty. what began as a virtual theatrical device between two-four
self appointed ladies men has been co-opted by the mainstream,
and is now nothing more than a 3rd generation joke atmo. the
internet is a breeding ground for lawlessness and rampent gramer
and spulling errs, and it also courts the misfits who are even not
worth leaving at the greyhound track iirc.

the issue of community standards is not unlike driving school. the
first thing - the very first thing - you learn is, "stay between the lines.
the lines are your friend".

from the wierd lyric links, to the binary, to the posting in white-out,
and straight through to the sybilization situation, this space has been
officially rocked and all is awry atmo.

the universe is expanding to provo.

[zeroking17]

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Originally Posted by zeroking17
However, it's just a matter of time until Sandy has trained poodles take over the government.



You mean as replacements for the untrained ones?

[Grant McLean]

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=new+york+times&word2=internet+forum



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[e-RICHIE]

get off the phone
conversation is so 90s atmo

[zeroking17]

communication is so 90s atmo

Shout it from the rooftops: MONOLOGUES RULE!

[bcm119]

the very first thing - you learn is, "stay between the lines.
the lines are your friend".


Sounds like you took honors writing at the peddie school?

[Ginger]

guilty. the
first thing - the very first thing - you learn is, "snort the lines.
the lines are your friend".

the universe is expanding to provo.

which school is that?

[zeroking17]

which school is that?


The Mr. Ed school of method acting?

[67-59]

...or even fabricates the forumite.

Captain Tuttle. Berlinishe Polytechnica.

[dirtdigger88]

I have lint in my belly buttton. . .

***???

Jason

[atmo]

what do you hum
atmo (http://www.manilow.com/)

[zeroking17]

Or even fabricates some formica.

Hey David, wrong forum. You're looking for www.enthusiasticformicafabricators.ch.

[manet]

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[dirtdigger88]

Sounds like you took whores at the peepee school?


man this place is getting weird

Jason

[Grant McLean]

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=new+york+times&word2=internet+forum



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You're the most clever person ever!!


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[manet]

gone

[davids]

...it also courts the misfits who are even not worth leaving at the greyhound track iirc.
Well then, what are we to do with these misfits?

p.s. Who you calling mainstream?

[zeroking17]

atmo (http://www.manilow.com/)

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[zeroking17]

Steeper than it looks.

[atmo]

jil sander rocks atmo.
let's get a room atmo.

[zeroking17]

let's get a broom atmo.

10-4, good buddy. Then we can sweep together.

[manet]

10-4, good buddy. Then we can sweep together.

sounds whiskey

[zeroking17]

sounds whiskey


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[tch]

guilty awry atmo provo beamish poodles malfeasant erudition consortium
...and this is a guy who's gonna build some people a bicycle?

[dirtdigger88]

...and this is a guy who's gonna build Dirt a bicycle???

Im hoping he sobers up before its my turn

Jason

[zeroking17]

Originally Posted by atmo
guilty awry atmo provo beamish poodles malfeasant erudition consortium

...and this is a guy who's gonna build some people a bicycle???

Seems to be some sort of phonic boom.

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[manet]

Seems to be some sort of phone room.

...

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[Tom]

I seem to have lost my bookmark
...


Then just bend over a page.

[dirtdigger88]

Then just bend over . . . .

http://www.angelfire.com/ma4/anti-yankees/bend_over.bmp

ok- now this is officially weird

Jason

[zeroking17]

Then just bend over a page.


I believe you're channelling Rep. Mark Foley. Better check the connection and jiggle the wires.

[gasman]

man Jason is weird




Your point is ?

[flydhest]

I believe you're channelling Rep. Mark Foley. Better check the connection and jiggle the wares.
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[zap]

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[Elefantino]

I believe you're Rep. Mark Foley. Better jiggle.

The art of taking quotes out of context is perfected by studio junior executives, who pore over movie reviews. That's how "It's a must-see movie for anyone who has a death wish" becomes "A MUST-SEE MOVIE!"

That said, what I really want to know is when the white type thing started. I have to select all on my browser to see what y'all are writing. :confused:

[atmo]

That said, what I really want to know is when the white type thing started. I have to select all on my browser to see what y'all are writing. :confused:
atmo iirc

[catulle]

Fashion is a pita. White is the new black, see...? Or white is the new Jill Sander or something...

[atmo]

Fashion is a pita. White is the new black, see...? Or white is the new Jill Sander or something...
times like these call for pushing the #3 envelope atmo.

[catulle]

You're so pushy...times like these call for pushing the #3 envelope atmo.

[manet]

nah, play with your puter in a black lite











The art of taking quotes out of context is perfected by studio junior executives, who pore over movie reviews. That's how "It's a must-see movie for anyone who has a death wish" becomes "A MUST-SEE MOVIE!"

That said, what I really want to know is when the white type thing started. I have to select all on my browser to see what y'all are writing. :confused:

[atmo]

nah, play with your puter in a black lite
black lites are the new black atmo -

[catulle]

:cool:

[H.Frank Beshear]

Uhhm yeah black light good.