Quote post
A quote post shares another post inside a new post that adds the sharing author’s own commentary.
Definition
A quote post shares another post inside a new post that adds the sharing author’s own commentary. It gives the new author space to explain why the original matters, disagree with a claim, or connect it to another example. The quoted material provides context for that response.
Quoting differs from copying a passage into a standalone post. A native quote normally keeps a connection to the original item, although availability and display can change if that item is removed or restricted. Readers may still react to the commentary without opening the source.
Make the relationship between your words and the quoted material clear. Check the full original before responding to a cropped image or isolated sentence. A quote can introduce the first post of a new thread, but the resulting discussion belongs to the new post and should not be mistaken for the original author’s explanation.
Example
A designer quotes a public redesign announcement and adds two observations about its navigation.
How to apply it
Quote a public post only after you have opened the original in full. Write 2 sentences of your own, totaling under 120 characters on X, that name what you agree with or where the claim fails. Then continue with a 4-post reply chain if the point needs evidence. Do not crop a screenshot of someone else's post as a substitute for a native quote, because the source can disappear and your commentary will look unmoored.
Schedule the quote as post 1 of your thread, then reply with the working, not with another quote. If you publish a follow-up on Threads, quote the same source there separately instead of assuming X readers will see both. Recheck the original 24 hours later in case it was edited, restricted, or removed.
Common mistakes
- Quoting a cropped screenshot instead of the original post you actually read.
- Using the quote as the entire thread and never supplying your own evidence.
- Treating replies to your quote as if they were a conversation with the original author.
Related terms
Related reading
- Controversial Threads That Don't Destroy Your Reputation
- Persuasion Techniques for Social Media Threads: The Complete Guide
Frequently asked questions
What is Quote post?
A quote post shares another post inside a new post that adds the sharing author’s own commentary.
How do you use Quote post in a thread?
Quote a public post only after you have opened the original in full. Write 2 sentences of your own, totaling under 120 characters on X, that name what you agree with or where the claim fails. Then continue with a 4-post reply chain if the point needs evidence. Do not crop a screenshot of someone else's post as a substitute for a native quote, because the source can disappear and your commentary will look unmoored.
Example of Quote post
A designer quotes a public redesign announcement and adds two observations about its navigation.