> The usual work-around is to encode the offending character(s). In this example, `!` becomes `%21`. Yeah, that was my speculation: > > Maybe a percent-encodi

> The usual work-around is to encode the offending character(s). In this example, `!` becomes `%21`. Yeah, that was my speculation: > > Maybe a percent-encoding would have been the way to go. > The HN software is RFC ignorant. Could you please send an email to the Web master so the bug can get fixed? I try to be conscientious in general about reporting bugs I find in software, but arguing about the details of Markdown parsers is an endless full-time job with no reward. Of course you are welcome to do it if you think it's worth the time.