Suggestion: Markdown formatting support.

I think Markdown support would be a great addition to this forum. Not only is the syntax a lot easier to work with, the design will be consistent across all threads using it.

use this for the time being

we have some plans for rewrites to the threads/posting interface and markdown support may be a part of that, but I can't make any promises at this early stage. it's not really a priority in the short term atm.