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    Quote Function

    Quote Originally Posted by Common View Post
    Dont change others posts, if you quote them use the entire quote, consider this a cautionary notice
    I understand not changing a post, but what if you just want to address a small portion of a long post? Not admissible?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Helena View Post
    I understand not changing a post, but what if you just want to address a small portion of a long post? Not admissible?
    That used to be kosher, not sure if it changed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain Obvious View Post
    That used to be kosher, not sure if it changed.
    Calling it kosher is an anti-semitic slur and you should be properly chastised immediately.
    Last edited by nathanbforrest45; 10-31-2018 at 02:33 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Helena View Post
    I understand not changing a post, but what if you just want to address a small portion of a long post? Not admissible?
    I don't think that is a problem. There is no reason to quote an entire post if you only want to address a specific part of it. I don't believe I have seen the mods take action against someone for doing that.

    It is changing the content of a post that causes problems.
    “Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue.” - Barry Goldwater

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    Use ellipsis.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nathanbforrest45 View Post
    Calling it kosher is an anti-semitic slur and you should properly chastised immediately.
    Meshuggah!

    Halal then?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Helena View Post
    I understand not changing a post, but what if you just want to address a small portion of a long post? Not admissible?
    1. Use ellipses
    2. I frequently do this: "Note: portions of original quote omitted."

    If I change a quote, I say so:

    Hey Chris, I have changed your quote:
    Hey Common, your quote didn't make sense til I corrected it:
    (or something like that)
    I think the purpose is to be clear and give fair notice that you are changing or shortening the quote.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DGUtley View Post
    1. Use ellipses
    2. I frequently do this: "Note: portions of original quote omitted."

    If I change a quote, I say so:

    Hey Chris, I have changed your quote:
    Hey Common, your quote didn't make sense til I corrected it:
    (or something like that)
    I think the purpose is to be clear and give fair notice that you are changing or shortening the quote.

    What I always was taught was to do it thusly

    .....2. "Hey Common, your quote didn't make sense til I corrected it:
    "......

    This shows that there was more to the entire text then just what I am quoting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DGUtley View Post
    1. Use ellipses...
    ellipsis, unless you do it more than once.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DGUtley View Post
    1. Use ellipses
    2. I frequently do this: "Note: portions of original quote omitted."

    If I change a quote, I say so:

    Hey Chris, I have changed your quote:
    Hey Common, your quote didn't make sense til I corrected it:
    (or something like that)
    I think the purpose is to be clear and give fair notice that you are changing or shortening the quote.
    We discussed this and @ADMIN has reaffirmed that it is a violation of the rules to change the meaning of someone's quote. You can shorten a quote using an ellipse or a note, but you cannot change the meaning of a quote -- even if you say so. We have gotten reports and complaints so we discussed it for reaffirmation and clarification.

    Changing the meaning of or altering a quote is a violation of Rule 8, which states:
    8. You must provide a link when quoting an article and follow fair use guidelines (you are permitted to copy and paste two to three paragraphs). In addition, do not alter another user's words when quoting them.
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