I am violently opposed to reading multi-paragraph quotes in italics. This is clearly a violation of good usage and typography; italics are meant for emphasis, not for ease and comprehension over long passages. I realize that using certain quote functions on this board create a cul-de-sac of italics, in which you can code [n] all you want and never get anywhere, but this does not excuse such a lengthy abuse of itals. Indeed, it just shows that the wrong framing element was used initially, due to a tragic lack of consideration for the reader. [ex] was available, as was [indent] and [spoil], but no, the OP resorted to [quote], despite the aid and comfort this gives to the enemies of good layout and typography.
The horror ... the horror ...
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