Just as a matter of internet etiquette, let me add two things.
First, it is seldom necessary to quote someone's entire post. As Beak12 suggested, quoting just the part you are going to address makes the follow-up clearer and easier to read. This especially suggests editing out big embedded pictures.
Second, if your response immediately follows the post you are answering, it may not be necessary to quote at all, since the thread of the thought hasn't been broken. It is just like an oral conversation among multiple people. If Fred said something five minutes ago and the conversation has drifted, you might start with "Fred, a minute ago you said ...". But if he just spoke, you don't have to repeat everything he said before you reply.
Bill
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