You can, you have to do it manually. There are several ways to quote a locked topic. You can find some here- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4144474.0

Anyway, I support your application and wish theymos make you merit source. I like the posts you have quoted. Most of the application only quote some from meta (Quoting threads only from meta doesn't evaluate a person's ability, IMO.)

What I love from all those merit source application is reading the selected posts.
The best way to learn things, and here's quite a lot to read.

@OP, really like your application as you are more technically oriented. Crossing fingers for the best outcome in a short time.

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ETFbitcoin - do you speak Indonesian? I think you should mention that in your application. Being able to merit posts in more than one language is an advantage.