Playlist folder Question

Hi can anyone tell why i cant copy a playlist from one playlist folder to another playlist folder? if i drag and drop a playlist it show the green + sign but just moves the playlist
any ideas
Thanks Ronny

Because you can't copy playlists.
Create a new playlist then drag the songs from the original to the new one.

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