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JoeP

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GO, Joe P,

I have pretty much concluded that the problem must be in my browser. Joe, I am using Safari. If you have any  wisdom to share, light me up[. I have diddled with my preferences but still can't get the quote function to work; but it works fine on DD.

Troubling-- but I hope it's the worst thing that happens to me.

I can tell you what works for me on my very mature IPad with Safari.  I click "Quote". After doing this, a red bar that is titled "Quick Reply" with a plus sign (+) to the left appears at the bottom of my screen. I click on the (+)...sometimes twice. Then a frame opens with the complete quote in it. I can then add my comment below the quote in this frame and post the complete reply.  ;D

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GO, Joe P,

I have pretty much concluded that the problem must be in my browser. Joe, I am using Safari. If you have any  wisdom to share, light me up[. I have diddled with my preferences but still can't get the quote function to work; but it works fine on DD.

Troubling-- but I hope it's the worst thing that happens to me.

Pardon me but I could not help but overhear your quandary. If I may, you may wish to go about it as follows:

DO NOT simply click "quote" and wait for a reply box with the quote inside. Rather, click "reply" and wait for an empty reply box.

Having come this far, then scroll down and your box will disappear off the top of your screen. Fear not friend for it can be brought back down.

Scroll down until you see the post you want to quote.

Having rounded on your prey, it is then just a matter of highlighting the desired discourse and only then click "quote".

You will be pleasantly surprised to scroll up and find the quote appearing prepacked in the reply box.


With Compliments, WJ


Why, I did the very thing that you suggest, and that does indeed work.

Thanks.

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Glad you found a solution Surly. The workings and methods of doing something on  a computer are mystifying to me, but my kids breeze through it without even thinking how it's done. Like walking or breathing.   :D

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Glad you found a solution Surly. The workings and methods of doing something on  a computer are mystifying to me, but my kids breeze through it without even thinking how it's done. Like walking or breathing.   :D

That's why they call them "digital natives."

Did it again. It's certainly a workaround. Function works OK w/Safari on the DD forum, but not on any derivative forums, including yours or AG's. I am not a computer whiz by any stretch, but I work on both platforms enough to do some basic troubleshooting, and have taught myself a little, mostly through trial and error. But I sure can't sort this one out.

Anyhow, hope you are well.

Found this today and thought of you:

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Thanks Surly, Always a pleasure to have you drop in and say hello.

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Re: Golden Oxen's Open Forum: Henry Giroux Video
« Reply #29 on: April 29, 2014, 01:41:47 pm »
Poster Bot Blogger, a favorite  of mine at Doomstead Diner put up this remarkable video.  So impressive was this kindly gent's message that I felt compelled to post it here as well. If anyone of our dual members would post a thank you to Bot from me for this wonderful find, it would be most appreciated. GO




http://www.doomsteaddiner.net/forum/index.php?topic=2713.msg48250#msg48250

 
 
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Surly1

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Poster Bot Blogger, a favorite  of mine at Doomstead Diner put up this remarkable video.  So impressive was this kindly gent's message that I felt compelled to post it here as well. If anyone of our dual members would post a thank you to Bot from me for this wonderful find, it would be most appreciated. GO

Nothing prevents you from doing so yourself, especially since you are obviously reading the forum every dat.

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Poster Bot Blogger, a favorite  of mine at Doomstead Diner put up this remarkable video.  So impressive was this kindly gent's message that I felt compelled to post it here as well. If anyone of our dual members would post a thank you to Bot from me for this wonderful find, it would be most appreciated. GO

Nothing prevents you from doing so yourself, especially since you are obviously reading the forum every dat.

Of course I read the forum daily Surly, I spent two years there and have a lot of interest in the people and their ideas there.

As mentioned previously, it is impossible for me to subject myself to having my posts scrutinized by others before being allowed to post. It is merely a personal choice, I feel demeaned and insulted by that policy being directed at me.