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I know it sounds crazy, but something like *chan-style "threading" could be useful. Each post on that software has a number in its header, and saying ">>123456"

I know it sounds crazy, but something like *chan-style "threading" could be useful. Each post on that software has a number in its header, and saying ">>123456" provides an anchor link to the above post. Clicking on the number in the header of a post the link to it in the reply box automatically to save copy/pasting. Also, ">text" makes the text green and italic, often used to quote people. It's simpler than blockquoting while still allowing people to be clear who they're talking to and what about.

mechanical_fish 18y ago
But... we have a system of indented replies! And I think it works great! The best thing about the nifty indented reply system is that flame wars have a characteristic shape on the screen that we all learn to fear: the Downward Slope of Doom. It really makes skimming the page easier. And you can always find a post's parent by clicking the "parent" tag.