The issue here is trademark. Some people want to make a Markdown spin-off: clean, standardized, tested etc. Nothing ever stopped them, but they could really u

The issue here is trademark. Some people want to make a Markdown spin-off: clean, standardized, tested etc. Nothing ever stopped them, but they could really use the prestige given by the original name. The question is, does John Gruber have the right to that name? I think he should give it away, but if he won't, we probably shouldn't force him. I'd change my mind if someone makes a compelling case against trademarks.