How do I

OK, how do i do that line/quote thing to quote from another post?

I’ve benen trying [hr] but it aint working, thanks

(Hint: it’s in the [url=“http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/index.php?action=bbcode”]vB code** link above every reply form)

Just use {quote} and {/quote}, replacing the curly brackets with straight ones.

(Memo to self: you putz!)

Or click the Quote icon below the post you want to quote. All will be revealed.