Discourage quoting the OP

1RocK0StaR1

In a couple of forum posts, I've seen people quote the entire OP (original post) and it's very annoying. If you're making a post, (and don't quote someone) you're basically already quoting th OP, so there's no need to do that.
Edit: I forgot to mention that if you're just quoting a part of the OP then that's fine, because you're specifying what part you're talking about.
Edit2: Are y'all just quoting the OP to annoy me? XD

Last edited by 1RocK0StaR1 (March 26, 2024 17:39:31)

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ajskateboarder

It's already discouraged for long OPs, as seen by mods snipping out said OP quotes

mumu245

Sure, but it doesn't say anywhere, and it should (I'm not saying I don't agree)

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randomguy3513

I agree but however if its pretty small quote then its okay in my opinion.

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(by posting here you are obligated to quote the entire OP)

I agree, tired of people doing it and clogging up like an entire page by quoting the OP, even if they could get their point across by only grabbing a few sentences.

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would quoting a part of the OP be okay, if so then support

everyone is quoting the OP

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What actions do you propose the Scratch Team take to discourage quoting the OP?

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Why is it annoying? I can see the problem if the OP is very long — in which case that is already not allowed and should be reported — but if the OP is short then there is no problem. (I've seen a few Scratchers complain about quoting even short OPs, but this was never a rule enforced by the Scratch Team in any capacity. I don't think it needs to be discouraged.)

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cactus-cacti

I mean, it’s usually discouraged, but people don’t say that because no one wants to be called a mini-mod at least not that i know of

DangerPuppy10

I also get annoyed by this but, I do not think it's that bad. Making an entire sticky or annoucment about it (on the forums) just, isn't necessary.
“it's very annoying” Isn't much of a reason, am I wrong that not everybody is annoyed by it?

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cactus-cacti

I really don't mind it, unless there is a huge op with a lot of images. Quoting an op like this one or with a little more text wouldn't bother me at all by itself.

Elijah999999

There are many small mistakes that newer forumers make. Most people would eventually figure out what they don't need to do.

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Really, stop with the “support/no support” thing. I don't care if you give a reason. If you have a reason you don't need to add this to your post in the first place. Stop acting like your opinion makes a difference. It doesn't. Opinions were never the point. The point is whether or not it's a good suggestion. If you can give a good reason at why this is a good idea or point out a flaw, do it, but don't take sides.
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1RocK0StaR1

Yeah it's fine when people only quote a part of it so that they can specify what they're talking about. (I made that an edit to the OP btw)

Last edited by 1RocK0StaR1 (March 26, 2024 18:58:49)

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BringUpYourPost

Why? It doesn’t matter because OP is only 3 lines long

Last edited by BringUpYourPost (March 27, 2024 14:30:59)

DangerPuppy10

Yeah, maybe:
Discourage quoting long OPs.

But, I do think it's annoying sometimes, makes me rage inside my heart. But, once people realise that they shouldn't, and they become a better forumer.
And I do think this would advance the process, at least a little bit.

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-Rodri

there isn't really anything wrong with quoting the OP. also, I've been seeing many “discourage ____” what does that mean to this specific suggestion and how would it be done?

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Noo, you didn't quote the OP…

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like i say on all of these, how do they discourage it????

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cactus-cacti

I would definitely agree with that. Although a short quote of the OP is quick to scroll through, an extremely long quote takes forever to scroll through. Also, adding on to yours, how about:
and posts that are just a quote of the OP.

Za-Chary

Something worth noting is that, due to the third line of text and the big text, your post is longer than the OP's (pre-edited) post. If I should not quote the OP, does that mean I should not be quoting other Scratchers?

With regards to your edit on “quoting a part of the OP,” is what I've done here acceptable? You see, I quoted your entire non-edited version except for the period at the end of your sentence. This is technically considered “part of the OP.” The part that I am referring to when I am quoting you is your entire (pre-edited) post.

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