Insert Quote vs Source links - page 2.

Darker45

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Links and quotes are not equally the same, so use them properly. Quotes are used when you write something, in the exact words, that is coming from somebody else. I think it is not enough that you just provide the source link. How would the reader know which words are coming from you and which ones are not?

If you're paraphrasing, however, then perhaps it is enough that you provide the source link. But just make sure that you're not making it appear as if the idea or opinion is yours and not from somebody else.

Also, when you quote somebody, provide the source. How would people know if that person really said that if you're not providing the source? We would want to know if the source is legit and confirm that whoever said that really said so. Otherwise, it would so easy to put words in someone else's mouth. But, of course, especially these days, this doesn't apply to widely popular quotes like one from Aristotle, for example.

Quote from: tranthidung on July 27, 2022, 10:32:03 PM

Quote from: autumnleaf on July 27, 2022, 10:05:49 PM

I am just wondering if by referencing and supporting my post, maybe I can use "insert quote" rather posting "source link" like this :

Both are fine.

Jawhead999

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You should combine it, sometime there's some users think quoting a message without adding the source aren't enough, so you need to quote the part that you want to use in your post and add the original source.

If you're quoting an users in this forum, you only need to click the quote button, the forum will directly produce the clickable link.

tranthidung

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Farewell o_e_l_e_o

Quote from: autumnleaf on July 27, 2022, 10:05:49 PM

I am just wondering if by referencing and supporting my post, maybe I can use "insert quote" rather posting "source link" like this :

Both are fine.

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By using insert quote, i think you can highlight the text to everyone rather than posting a source link which can be a time consuming to find the quoted text. By the way maybe i am wrong, but is there any difference?

This is the point.
It is not only time saving for readers because readers don't want to spend their time to find and differentiate what is your opinion and what you got from other sources. If you don't clearly use 'Insert quote', you try to trap readers and somewhat unofficially try to make your post like original one with most of content is from yourself. By doing this, it looks like you are trying to hide original authors and what they wrote.

PowerGlove

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Quote from: autumnleaf on July 27, 2022, 10:05:49 PM

Quote from: Greg Walker

Bitcoin is an electronic payment system created in 2009. It allows you to send money to anyone in the world, and you don’t need to ask anyone’s permission to create an account.

vs
https://learnmeabitcoin.com/

If you're repeating something that someone on the forum has written, then use "quote" (preferably a proper one, with timestamp and message link).

If you're repeating something that someone outside the forum has written, then provide a source link. You can use "quote" for that too, just make sure it has a link (when possible) and not only an author (like in your example).

autumnleaf

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Hey guys, I have just read about this "Plagiarism" thing
in this forum that could make your account Ban. I am just wondering if by referencing and supporting my post, maybe I can use "insert quote" rather posting "source link" like this :

Quote from: Greg Walker

Bitcoin is an electronic payment system created in 2009. It allows you to send money to anyone in the world, and you don’t need to ask anyone’s permission to create an account.

vs
https://learnmeabitcoin.com/

By using insert quote, i think you can highlight the text to everyone rather than posting a source link which can be a time consuming to find the quoted text. By the way maybe i am wrong, but is there any difference?

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