Advanced Basics for NewbKnobs

Just some basic questions I haven't found yet if someone could help me out.
1.) The mobile view just shows that a post has a quote in it from whoever the quote is from but it doesn't show the actual words in the quote. Why? How do I disable this so I can see the quote and understand the context?
2.) How are the moderators identified? Is it always in their user title or is there a list somewhere? I've seen a user title of "banned" for someone who still posts so I guess the user titles are a bit loose.
3.) Are there any restrictions on new users in terms of site access? Like can I not sell something until xxx posts or is there a new section of the forum that opens up after xxx posts?
4.) Looks like the post count only increases in the auto sections. Is that right?

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Originally Posted by ThePenIsMightier

Just some basic questions I haven't found yet if someone could help me out.
4.) Looks like the post count only increases in the auto sections. Is that right?

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That's correct, but don't tell anyone, it's great for confounding newbie trolls.

Don't know about the rest, but I do know your thread title was confusing and awful. Be better.

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Originally Posted by ExtraSlow

That's correct, but don't tell anyone, it's great for confounding newbie trolls.

Don't know about the rest, but I do know your thread title was confusing and awful. Be better.

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Seeing your post count in another thread brought me here. How the hell is your post count so damn high? I hardly ever see you in the auto section.

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Originally Posted by Shlade

I hardly ever see you in the auto section.

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Pretty sure mine are over half in Marketplace

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Originally Posted by Shlade

Seeing your post count in another thread brought me here. How the hell is your post count so damn high? I hardly ever see you in the auto section.

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I've hacked the system and now all my alts posts count towards this account.

Hey just bumping back to this to see if someone can help me be a better forumer...

Ok, so I want to search for a post that I know sabad_66 made when we were talking about the batteries in a kitchen faucet with motion sense, like my Moen Delaney.

I know how to indicate the key terms and that I want it to be posts written by sabad, but it shows me threads instead of specific posts. I must be doing something wrong because last week, errchry easily found a post of mine where I was complaining about Big Sky so I think I'm doing something wrong.
I just want to be able to search better.

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Originally Posted by ThePenIsMightier

Hey just bumping back to this to see if someone can help me be a better forumer...

Ok, so I want to search for a post that I know sabad_66 made when we were talking about the batteries in a kitchen faucet with motion sense, like my Moen Delaney.

I know how to indicate the key terms and that I want it to be posts written by sabad, but it shows me threads instead of specific posts. I must be doing something wrong because last week, errchry easily found a post of mine where I was complaining about Big Sky so I think I'm doing something wrong.
I just want to be able to search better.

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Use the advanced search and check the posts box

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Advanced search, single type, show results as posts.

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Originally Posted by ThePenIsMightier

help me be a better forumer...

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As if that's possible. Look, you're number 1.

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Originally Posted by SKR

As if that's possible. Look, you're number 1.

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Hey, "heavy is the head that wears the crown". But it's always important to be on the path of constant improvement.
And let's be honest - the fact that I'm above genius members like ES is an abomination. And yourself, as well. I couldn't pump out genius at your level on a consistent basis if I tried, and I DO try!
You guys are the real heroes. You do the heavy lifting and I, at best, clean up the scraps. Can you fathom if I thought myself as some realtor cunt-nugget whose opinion anyone gave a shit about!!?
LoL!!

Skr is quality over quantity kind of guy and I wish I had that much self control.

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Originally Posted by ExtraSlow

Skr is quality over quantity kind of guy and I wish I had that much self control.

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You haven't been following my motorbike thread. Unparalleled quantity there.

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Originally Posted by SKR

You haven't been following my motorbike thread. Unparalleled quantity there.

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ES is more of a motorboater guy.

ExtraSlow's automotive interests:

1. Camper trailers
2. Sidewall
3. Battery chargers

Motorbikes don't fit into the first two.

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Originally Posted by SKR

ExtraSlow's automotive interests:

1. Camper trailers
2. Sidewall
3. Battery chargers

Motorbikes don't fit into the first two.

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Everyone needs one vice.

And in case there was some debate, the camper trailers are the vice.

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Originally Posted by SKR

ExtraSlow's automotive interests:

1. Camper trailers
2. Sidewall
3. Battery chargers

Motorbikes don't fit into the first two.

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I feel completely seen.

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Originally Posted by ExtraSlow

I feel completely seen.

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I used advanced searching techniques to uncover the truth.

Next time I apply for a job, I'm just linking to my post history here. More complete dataset than LinkedIn.