Why not use Mulitquote when replying to threads?

[Petros]

I have often wondered if people avoid using the multiquote feature on the forum when replying to multipal posts purely as a means of boosting their post count?

I have seen cases where people have posted 5 successive replies quoting a precious poster where the could have done it all far easier and quicker by using multiquote.

It is also much easier to read a thread where it is used as it does not drag on for as many pages.