I would like transfer comments without having to copy it myself.
How to achieve that?
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1the datetime stamps at the end of comments are also links. use these to cite the source– Memor-XNov 25, 2016 at 5:50
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How do I cite the comment?– David TangNov 25, 2016 at 5:53
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i just said, "the datetime stamps at the end of comments are also links", you copy these links– Memor-XNov 25, 2016 at 5:54
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I think if you notice a yellow query box, it's like template on how to cite it as an mini-Markdown. I tried just straight copying, the time stamp isn't linked to the page made previous– David TangNov 25, 2016 at 6:04
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You either have to copy it by hand or link the comment (you can use the timestamp of the comment which serves as link).
So my options would be:
According to this comment you can do this or that.
Or:
My comment here says:
How do I cite the comment?
answered Nov 25, 2016 at 6:46
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What do you mean? Yes, you can cite them the same way as answers. Nov 25, 2016 at 6:48
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I actually tried to just cite the author's name, it didn't get referenced, I think its from editing too many times that it doesn't accept any more answers then 5 mins Nov 25, 2016 at 6:51
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Ok so I deleted it. It didn't work after the 3rd time; So I have to link the comment by hand again, but when I did, I could not edit it, which apparently accepts it just once before consider permanent? Nov 25, 2016 at 7:07
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After 5 minutes the comment is permanent and only moderators can change it. Nov 25, 2016 at 7:11
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Right-click the comment timestamp and click copy link address to copy a link to the comment. When you visit that link, the page will scroll down to the comment and it will flash orange.
See the image:
