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> The fact that this whole charade is over one word "standard" There are only two words and you picked the wrong one. The issue is about the word (and apparent
by Yver 12y ago
> The fact that this whole charade is over one word "standard"
There are only two words and you picked the wrong one. The issue is about the word (and apparently, trademark) "Markdown". They can call it "Standard Rockdown" if they want.
> I'm sure that Gruber could have politely sent
Come on. Gruber said he didn't want people to use the name and instead they should create their own flavor with their own name.
- pkamb 12y agoThey could also call it "BigCo flavored Markdown" without issue, so the word "Standard" does seem to be a major part of the controversy.