Why Quote The First Post?

[Spiderham]

If you're not quoting anyone, we will just assume you're talking to the thread creator.

JJUST SO U NO.

[X-3]

If you're not quoting anyone, we will just assume you're talking to the thread creator.

JJUST SO U NO.

You know, you're right. Quoting the OP is pretty annoying at times. I wish only pain for those who do it.

(lol?)

[Spiderham]

If you're not quoting anyone, we will just assume you're talking to the thread creator.

JJUST SO U NO.

You know, you're right. Quoting the OP is pretty annoying at times. I wish only pain for those who do it.

(lol?)

I knew someone would do this...

[bluaki]

If you're not quoting anyone, we will just assume you're talking to the thread creator.

JJUST SO U NO.

Some threads get extremely off-topic, and there ends up being two different discussions in the same thread.

Also, quoted for the irony.

[sonicdude164]

If you're not quoting anyone, we will just assume you're talking to the thread creator.

JJUST SO U NO.

I'm not quoting you *shifts his eyes*

[Genius]

When there are no replies in the thread, quoting the original post is pretty much useless.  But when there's more than a page in a thread, I usually quote the first post when I mean to reply to that one alone.  It's easier to spot when you're looking for something specific.

[Commander Awesome]

Better question:

Why not?

[Trini]

Even if it's clearly directed at someone else's post? I think not. :P

[phatyo]

If you're not quoting anyone, we will just assume you're talking to the thread creator.

JJUST SO U NO.

So I should join the cercuis act now should I?