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Worrying Use of Forums' "Quote" Feature

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Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
#21 - 2013-02-28 19:12:29 UTC  |  Edited by: Krixtal Icefluxor
Natsett Amuinn wrote:
I agree.

The ability to edit a quote shouldn't be a forum feature. The only person that should be able to edit what is written is the person that wrote it.

If you detele a quote for the sake of pyramid quoting, which you should be doing because it frowned upon, you should have to detlet the entire post, not be able to cut them up to use only the bits and peices you want.

I see it used a lot on forums to pull things out of context.
It's a dirty way of debating; which kind of the point of a forum.



I disagree.

It is easy enough to verify the original posting as it is still there intact.


EDIT: The ability to edit and shorten quotage can be vital, and the editing, either legitimate or nefarious, is up to the person doing it....and up to the Forum Moderator to manage.

I see no problem here at all.

"He has mounted his hind-legs, and blown crass vapidities through the bowel of his neck."  - Ambrose Bierce on Oscar Wilde's Lecture in San Francisco 1882
baltec1
Bat Country
The Initiative.
#22 - 2013-02-28 19:22:33 UTC
Garr Khan wrote:
I was recently "a huge homo". Now let me first say that I have nothing against adults but I have to take real issue with crude sexual preferences.

The thread has since been pruned (rightfully so), but that does nothing to solve the underlying issue.


I have found a new game.
Lashenadeeka
Qinglong Fleet
Jade Kirin Alliance
#23 - 2013-02-28 19:26:17 UTC
baltec1 wrote:
Garr Khan wrote:
I was recently "a huge homo". Now let me first say that I have nothing against adults but I have to take real issue with crude sexual preferences.

The thread has since been pruned (rightfully so), but that does nothing to solve the underlying issue.


I have found a new sexual game to play with my boyfriend.


Two can play at this!
Whitehound
#24 - 2013-02-28 19:37:10 UTC
Natsett Amuinn did not realize that one can type whatever one wants in anyway, using quotes or without, but wrote:
I agree.

The ability to edit a quote shouldn't be a forum feature. The only person that should be able to edit what is written is the person that wrote it.

If you detele a quote for the sake of pyramid quoting, which you should be doing because it frowned upon, you should have to detlet the entire post, not be able to cut them up to use only the bits and peices you want.

I see it used a lot on forums to pull things out of context.
It's a dirty way of debating; which kind of the point of a forum.

Loss is meaningful. Therefore is the loss of meaning likewise meaningful. It is the source of all trolling.
Ifly Uwalk
Perkone
Caldari State
#25 - 2013-02-28 19:54:34 UTC
Garr Khan wrote:
Years on SA and I still suck at forums. Oh, wait.
baltec1
Bat Country
The Initiative.
#26 - 2013-02-28 19:55:26 UTC
Lashenadeeka wrote:
baltec1 wrote:
Garr Khan wrote:
I was recently "a huge homo". Now let me first say that I have nothing against adults but I have to take real issue with crude sexual preferences.

The thread has since been pruned (rightfully so), but that does nothing to solve the underlying issue.


I have found a new sexual game to play with my boyfriend.


Two can play at this!


No no, you can only use the words that person you quoted used.
Renzo Ruderi
Doomheim
#27 - 2013-02-28 19:55:54 UTC  |  Edited by: Renzo Ruderi
Couldn't even finish reading the OP because he writes like a[..................................].
TheBlueMonkey
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#28 - 2013-02-28 20:00:06 UTC
Garr Khan wrote:
I aint no homophob but.....


People will do it, thetes little that you can do about it except realise that those worth talking to will actaully have read what you said.

Plus your side not on totally being ok with "the gays" just comes off as either closeted or homophobic
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
#29 - 2013-02-28 20:03:51 UTC
Natsett Amuinn wrote:
I agree, our egos are easily bruised on the forums

The ability to edit a quote should remain a forum feature. Every person should be able to edit what is written , even the person that wrote it.

If you quote for the sake of pyramid quoting, you should be able to cut them up to use only the bits and peices you want.

I see it used a lot out of context.
It's a dirty forum.


Fixed.

Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings?
Felicity Love
Doomheim
#30 - 2013-02-28 20:05:03 UTC  |  Edited by: Felicity Love
... holds up both hands and simultaneously wiggles two fingers on each hand to emphasize something... or I'm really bad at sign language... whatever. P

"EVE is dying." -- The Four Forum Trolls of the Apocalypse.   ( Pick four, any four. They all smell.  )
Fredfredbug4
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#31 - 2013-02-28 20:15:09 UTC
-2/10, made my eyes bleed and caused a large group of my braincells to rupture.

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Falin Whalen
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#32 - 2013-02-28 20:18:25 UTC
Natsett Amuinn wrote:
I agree.

The ability to edit a quote ...[to] be able to edit what is written ... to cut them up to use only the bits and peices you want.

I see it used a lot on forums...
It's a ... way of debating; which [is] kind of the point of a forum.

FTFY

"it's only because of their stupidity that they're able to be so sure of themselves." The Trial - Franz Kafka 
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
#33 - 2013-02-28 20:53:42 UTC
Falin Whalen wrote:
Natsett Amuinn wrote:
I agree.

The ability to edit a quote ...[to] be able to edit what is written ... to cut them up to use only the bits and peices you want.

I see it used a lot on forums...
It's a ... way of debating; which [is] kind of the point of a forum.

FTFY


Stop this Goon on Goon forum violence! Will someone please think of the children!!!!

Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings?
Mag's
Azn Empire
#34 - 2013-02-28 21:01:18 UTC
Thread made me lol. 10/10

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Zimmy Zeta
Perkone
Caldari State
#35 - 2013-02-28 21:02:20 UTC
Here's to hoping that this glorious thread will live forever.

I'd like to apologize for the poor quality of the post above and sincerely hope you didn't waste your time reading it. Yes, I do feel bad about it.
Aren Madigan
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#36 - 2013-02-28 21:05:10 UTC
See that little flag by their post? Yeah... that's what that is for. smfh
ISD Dorrim Barstorlode
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
ISD Alliance
#37 - 2013-02-28 21:11:30 UTC
Good afternoon. I would like to remind everyone in this thread of the following rule.

Quote:
17. Impersonation of another party is prohibited.

Forum users are strictly prohibited from impersonating any other party on the EVE Online forums. This includes but is not limited to ISD volunteers, CCP employees, CCP partners and other forum users. This also includes suggesting that an employee of CCP or an ISD volunteer will perform a task for you.


This includes modifying quotes to say something that they did not originally say. I will also be closing this thread due to rampant trolling. Thank you.

Thread locked.

ISD Dorrim Barstorlode

Senior Lead

Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs)

Interstellar Services Department
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