The link is formatted as Markdown, which is designed to be human-readable as well as easily convertible to HTML [1]: The idea is that a Markdown-formatted docu

The link is formatted as Markdown, which is designed to be human-readable as well as easily convertible to HTML [1]: The idea is that a Markdown-formatted document should be publishable as-is, as plain text, without looking like it’s been marked up with tags or formatting instructions. Thus, the use of a Markdown-style link in the present context is not a mistake. Moreover, even if it were, it wouldn't justify your smug and snarky tone, which you would do well to avoid in the future. [1]: http://daringfireball.net/projects/markdown/ http://daringfireball.net/projects/markdown/