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Sylvia Evans

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Still lying here feeling sorry for ny self   but aware enough to ask a question and  have a grumble . I am aware of the "quote " facility and can see its point in some circumstances.  But it's over use in discussion is a right pain in the bum.  I read a thread, I usually understand , then the bloody thing appears again and again.... little old nit picker me.....hear me ?  Lil ole nit picker me ...hear me Lil  nit picker me. 
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Sarah Crouch

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Hello Sylvia, I think i am guilty of this! I am new to the forum and not really sure of protocol. But i can see how its a pain and makes things unnecessarily long. I noticed someone had quoted a section of a quote, which seems a good idea....but then found i couldn't do it!! Any advice on that would help. All the best.

Sylvia Evans

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Tis you Sarah.-..guilty as charged. .  You are just one of many so don't worry and apology not necessary. Not sure why that facility is even in existence.    Just continue in the thread as an on going conversation... I do like the water in your second painting. I do ,I do I do......sorry...🐾
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Peter Smith

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I'm with you Sylvia, it's unnecessary and annoying. It's not confined to this forum, they all seem to do it. Hope you're soon feeling better,

Tessa Gwynne

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I agree Sylvia. Although I’ve used it myself occasionally and only if the quote refers to something said a while back, it does make the discussion unnecessarily long, especially if attachments involved.  Sarah, I wouldn’t know how to select a section to quote either!
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Lewis Cooper

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The only time I really find it mildly irrating is when someone 'quotes' a massive comment and then responds to it with a single sentence.  A lengthy reply IS best served by copying the whole comment to which the reply is aimed at...otherwise things get confusing, and it stops having to keep going back pages to follow the argument.  Also, when somebody is commenting about a specific painting I think it worth copying and pasting the painting into his/her comment.  (Especially in threads like Dixie's inspiration series, with masses of paintings on show.)  That just makes life easier. If I'm referring to a specific point, I prefer to type those words into my response.
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Sarah Crouch

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Ooh no need to say sorry Sylvia, I'm guilty as charged! I can only plead incompetence in my defence.... From now on I will be quote free! Largely (!) I will leave you good people in peace now as I am off into the abyss of work ... 🥲

Alan Bickley

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It just isn’t necessary, well, on most threads anyway… just continue with the conversation. I often cut and paste a small passage if I’m responding to a comment made a while back. Sarah… the cut and paste facility does vary slightly depending on what technology you’re using, but it’s very simple! I’m using Apple iPhone and an iMac, but both require a different technique. What are you using? Someone on here will be able to help I’m sure…
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Sarah Crouch

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Hi Alan, I use an Android  (Samsung) phone generally - not sure it is terribly sophisticated but if anyone can help that would be great! Thank you!

Alan Bickley

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Okay, it’s difficult to explain although easy to do. Have a look on Google, there’s loads of help on how to cut and paste, some with illustrations!
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Sarah Crouch

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Brilliant,  thanks Alan!

Tessa Gwynne

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Thank you Alan. I use iPhone and iPad, so will have a look.
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