Quoting other posts.
I find the most reliable way is to copy and paste as suggested above and then preface the piece by square brackets [ ] around the word "Quote" then end it with square brackets again [ ] around the word "/quote" . you will find that this form works on most forums ( or should that be fora ) I am never quite sure.
Digressing a bit, I wonder why when any Unite representative is interviewed on TV muttering about getting back to negotiation, they are not challenged about things like refusing to sit with other union's reps, refusing to look at the books, not turning up for meetings etc?