Since When Has There Not Been A 'Reply' Button On The First Post Of A Thread? UPDATED WITH POLL

[TSJMajesty]

I just went to hit the reply button, so I could delete the sentences that didn't apply to what I was about to say, and it doesn't exist. But it does at FAS. Wondering if this is new, because I think I've used it in the past.

 

[gearJunkie]

Just a few days I believe Was requested by some members. I like that it's gone.

 

[gearJunkie]

You can still copy the applicable text and paste it into your reply using the "quote" tool in the editor.

 

[James Freeman]

It's new, I requested to remove the Reply button.
People needlessly press the 'Reply' button and quote the entire first post (sometimes gigantic) and reply with two words.
First posts often require editing, so quoting the entire thing is unnecessary.

@The Colonel
Can we still have the pop-up so people can select certain part of the post?

For now use the 'Quote' tool from the tool bar.

 

[Stone]

Noticed this as well

 

[Sleezy E]

What James Freeman wants James Freeman gets™

 

[the-trooper]

What James Freeman wants James Freeman gets™

Except stock Marshall

 

[mbenigni]

For now use the 'Quote' tool from the tool bar.

But this does mean that the OP won't get a notification when there's a reply to their... er, OP.

(And doesn't prevent anyone from needlessly quoting long posts after the OP anyway.)

 

[la szum]

Bring it back.

 

[The Colonel]

It's new, I requested to remove the Reply button.
People needlessly press the 'Reply' button and quote the entire first post (sometimes gigantic) and reply with two words.
First posts often require editing, so quoting the entire thing is unnecessary.

@The Colonel
Can we still have the pop-up so people can select certain part of the post?

For now use the 'Quote' tool from the tool bar.

What pop-up are you referring to?

 

[James Freeman]

What pop-up are you referring to?

When you highlight part of a post with the mouse you'll see a small Quote/Reply pop-up near your selection.

I still think that quoting a huge first post by clicking 'reply' is a bad forum design.

 

[TSJMajesty]

I still think that quoting a huge first post by clicking 'reply' is a bad forum design.

Being able to, could be argued that it's a "bad design", but quoting is an action that a person does.

It's bad forum etiquette to quote the whole post, whether it's the first or any other post. But removing it takes away the simple ability to refer to a specific section, which is what I wanted to do.

Your "fix" doesn't fix the problem, because if one can use your "work-around", then someone can still quote the whole damn post!

 

[la szum]

Unilateralism reigns supreme. One opinion to rule them all. Down with The People.

 

[Rocco Crocco]

People needlessly press the 'Reply' button and quote the entire first post (sometimes gigantic) and reply with two words.
First posts often require editing, so quoting the entire thing is unnecessary.

 

[The Colonel]

The add-on that does what @James Freeman requested is an all or nothing situation. Poll up top will determine this bit of (lack of?) functionality's fate.

 

[Holden Afart]

So I'll just start copying the entire first post and quoting it.

Every

Time

Something about a squeaky wheel and some sort of lubricant.

 

[Holden Afart]

Bring it back.

 

[Blix]

Please don't listen to James!

 

[Gearzilla]

The add-on that does what @James Freeman requested is an all or nothing situation. Poll up top will determine this bit of (lack of?) functionality's fate.

 

[fretworn]