ReST can be better extended without creating a variant of the markup language [1]. Extension support is first class [2], and it is by that means that a good num

ReST can be better extended without creating a variant of the markup language [1]. Extension support is first class [2], and it is by that means that a good number of the core features are implemented. [1] For example, github flavour, stackoverflow flavour, reddit flavour, ... [2] Roles and directives.