Stop defacing quotes with brackets

Re:Stop defacing quotes with brackets by dsjoerg on Tuesday February 09, 2021 @11:11AM (#26079166)

Quoting the meaning, not the words.

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Re:Stop defacing quotes with brackets by ddingus on Tuesday February 09, 2021 @12:19PM (#26080080)

We do not quote meanings.

Quote is a literal expression, verbatim. Or it is a precise statement, form of contract, part of offer and acceptance.

Perhaps you intended something else?

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Re:Stop defacing quotes with brackets by ddingus on Tuesday February 09, 2021 @03:11PM (#26081888)

Hey there naysayers! :D

Care to provide an example where we quote meaning?

I will read with great interest!

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