refer to previous thread

donkey42 · 18-05-2006, 09:16 PM

hi yall, how do refer someone to a previous thread that solves the problem their having, because the way i would do it would be to find the previous thread and copy the text, but albiet it makes me look good the original poster of the previous thread should take the credit

Sniper · 18-05-2006, 09:01 PM

you can link to the thread/post, I can't think of a better way of doing it, since you are the one who has made the effort to help the user, even though its just link to a old thread.

donkey42 · 19-05-2006, 08:44 AM

yes, thats what i want to do, (time to be thick) but how do i do that, do i simply right click the original thread and click "copy link" thanks

megamaced · 19-05-2006, 09:15 AM

Exactly, then simply paste it.

To be honest though, if you want to copy text and pretend it's your own then thats fine!

I don't have a problem with it

donkey42 · 19-05-2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by megamaced

Exactly, then simply paste it.

To be honest though, if you want to copy text and pretend it's your own then thats fine!

I don't have a problem with it

i couldn't do that its both immoral & unethical, i'd prefer to paste a link to the previous thread

Karanislove · 22-05-2006, 01:36 AM

Or do it my way! Copy and paste the idea and put source at the end. If other person gives you a thank for it then you worth it because you have done work...searched and paste; according to me you worth for it.

donkey42 · 22-05-2006, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karanislove

Or do it my way! Copy and paste the idea and put source at the end. If other person gives you a thank for it then you worth it because you have done work...searched and paste; according to me you worth for it.

not a bad idea karni

Karanislove · 24-05-2006, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

not a bad idea karni

hmm! either Karan or karanislove! Thanks

donkey42 · 25-05-2006, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karanislove

hmm! either Karan or karanislove! Thanks

sorry, will try to remember that, sorry

megamaced · 25-05-2006, 03:39 PM

LOL, I thought Karni was a good name

Karanislove · 25-05-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by megamaced

LOL, I thought Karni was a good name

No problem, I will call you with that name....lol~!

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donkey42 Paranoid Geeky Geek Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 34 Male Posts: 5,826 Times Helpful: 309 My Mood: Paranoid Status: Offline My Computer	yes, thats what i want to do, (time to be thick) but how do i do that, do i simply right click the original thread and click "copy link" thanks __________________ GRUB manual \| Google Linux \| Distrowatch \| Linux Chix \| Kubuntu \| My Mini City

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megamaced Geek Geek Geek! Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 24 Male Posts: 3,467 Times Helpful: 352 My Mood: Fine Status: Offline My Computer	Exactly, then simply paste it. To be honest though, if you want to copy text and pretend it's your own then thats fine! I don't have a problem with it __________________ "A computer is like air conditioning: it becomes useless when you open windows". ~Linus Torvalds

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Karanislove It's D Grav80 Of Luv Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 23 Male Posts: 3,460 Times Helpful: 160 My Mood: Cool Status: Offline My Computer	Or do it my way! Copy and paste the idea and put source at the end. If other person gives you a thank for it then you worth it because you have done work...searched and paste; according to me you worth for it. __________________ __________________________________________________ ___ Troubleshoot a Dead/Unbootable PC / Microsoft Events Viewer Troubleshoot Printer / Most Common Home Audio Problems_

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megamaced Geek Geek Geek! Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 24 Male Posts: 3,467 Times Helpful: 352 My Mood: Fine Status: Offline My Computer	LOL, I thought Karni was a good name __________________ "A computer is like air conditioning: it becomes useless when you open windows". ~Linus Torvalds

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