Martin wrote:

... It's removed as you don't generally need to repeat what's just been said ...

Martin wrote:

It's removed as you don't generally need to repeat what's just been said - the forum is shown in chronological order, so a reply sits below previous posts and this is visible as part of the 'flow'.

I still think it would be easier if you were allowed to make that choice yourself, it's the only forum I'm come across in many years that doesnt allow this

Martin wrote:

I feel we don't need to clone other social media and end up with posts made in order to get the most likes. Add a quick reply, an emoji and make your reply personal Smile

Again point noted, however if I see a photo or post a few pages back, I'm not necessarily wanting to quote it and reply out of sync with the thread, just to say 'nice photo ' It's not cloning other sites or social media, it's just whats done isnt it? It's a form of feedback and appraisal.

Otherwise great site, I do appreciate the opportunity to use it and I enjoy sharing information with all the other ND owners.

Cheers!
Adam.

Martin wrote:

Over 18 years' of experience with the forums shows that when the last post quote button was in place, it was used lazily as a reply button, leading to huge embedded quotes, and a mess!

The forum is definitely tidier and easier to read with it like this.

tooth_dr wrote:

... I still think it would be easier if you were allowed to make that choice yourself, it's the only forum I'm come across in many years that doesnt allow this ...

You absolutely do get the choice yourself, no-one is stopping you from quoting the previous post. It is marginally more involved to do it, and this in turns means that you only do it if it worthwhile. That is to everyone's benefit!

This may be the only forum you've come across with this policy - I would argue that this, as well as a few other admirable characteristics, makes it the most sensible, civilised and best forum that you have come across.