Re: header syntax.

* David J. Weller-Fahy <dave-lists-public-markdown@weller-fahy.com> [2012-11-22 22:53 -0500]:
> * Dave Pawson <dave.pawson@gmail.com> [2012-11-22 11:34 -0500]:
> > Even simpler (and currently conformant)
> > #  header 1
> > ## header 2
> > ### 3
> > ....
> > 
> > I.e. removes the potential mess with termination, subsequent text etc.
> > 
> > Since this is the simplest, currently conformant header definition,
> > I'd propose that as going into our note.
> 
> I'm not attached to either, so I'd say the simpler the better.  I agree,
> the header should be as you've described in the "core" profile.

And finally reading the rest of the threads (I've been doing mailing
lists long enought to know better ;):

Perhaps there are some who would like to see the absolute minimum syntax
implemented, and others who would like to see the common features
implemented.

According to the Deliverables section, the "minimal MD syntax and
semantic which is in common use" implies a bit of both, depending on
where you place the emphasis.  Perhaps we should be clear about where
the emphasis is before continuing?

So:

If the goal is to minimize, then the suggestion above makes sense.

If the goal is to use what is already in place wherever possible without
changing (as long as most/all implementations agree) then we should
probably go with the headers as is, and just make sure the syntax we
define catches the edge cases.

Thoughts?
-- 
dave [ please don't CC me ]