Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the functionality of the post editor in relation to quoting text that contains LaTeX. Participants explore the issues encountered when quoting posts, particularly the duplication of LaTeX content in different formats, and seek potential solutions or workarounds.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant notes that when quotes are pasted into the post editor, LaTeX content appears twice: once as an image or special characters and once as the LaTeX source.
- Another participant suggests that using the "reply" or "+Quote" options should avoid this issue, but expresses that it still occurs for them.
- There is a mention that quoting by marking the text leads to obtaining the exact source code of the quoted post, excluding the quotes themselves.
- A participant expresses frustration with the need to cut and paste to remove unwanted parts when using the quoting buttons, finding it more cumbersome than deleting the extra LaTeX content.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the effectiveness of quoting methods, as some report issues while others suggest solutions that may not work universally.
Contextual Notes
There are unresolved aspects regarding the specific behavior of the quoting functions and how they interact with LaTeX content, leading to varying experiences among participants.