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timmmay

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#138554 8-Jan-2014 15:28

When I reply to the first post in a thread (or any other time) I can't see the post I'm replying to. That's a standard feature of vBulletin, and would be really handy. Any chance of adding it?

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#963360 8-Jan-2014 16:36

Two options at the moment, use the quick reply so you can scroll up/down if it means you cannot currently see the first post. Or you can quote the original post, then delete it before submitting your reply.

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#963388 8-Jan-2014 17:55

With quick reply you can't insert links and such. You can't quote the first post of a thread.

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#963393 8-Jan-2014 18:07

You can quote the topic of a thread after a few replies are posted. We only block the first couple because some people were quoting the whole thing in the first reply - what a waste of bits, bytes and patience.

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#963394 8-Jan-2014 18:11

I tend to start my reply in a new tab so I can refer back to the OP if I need to

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#963407 8-Jan-2014 18:16

I reply in a new tab now too, it's just inconvenient.

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#963418 8-Jan-2014 18:22

timmmay: I reply in a new tab now too, it's just inconvenient.

Especially on a phone.

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