Here is a minimal complete example. To reproduce, run emacs -Q on this file using Emacs 24.2. If you want, load a more recent Org version. Go to "x". Run C-c c-e 1 A. That is a one, not an ell. The commented lines get exported.
=== ***** [#A] The FAQ that should never be necessary ******* x ********* Quote Here is a quote: #+begin_quote .... I cannot be washed, cannot raise my head, cannot have company, cannot be lifted from bed, cannot look out of the window, cannot be touched, cannot watch television or listen to music - the list is long. ... #+end_quote # exported comment ********* She was exaggerating or faking She died. # non-exported comment === -- The Kafka Pandemic: http://thekafkapandemic.blogspot.com The disease DOES progress. MANY people have died from it. ANYBODY can get it. There is no hope without action.