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I think that post up there perfectly illustrates why you need to consider sub-setting the markdown. Far far too much going on visually so the conversation metaphor is completely lost. This is a discussion forum platform, not a word processor. Threads need to flow.
And I reiterate having to learn how to use markdown in order to avoid having it reformat your posts is just wrong. It's as fundamental as a usability issue gets. You want chevrons and stars in your text? They should stay chevrons and stars until you ask for them not to be.
I don't really get your email argument either. Emails are plain text or HTML. There's no in-between.
You chose markdown because you like it. But you're not the market for this product: everybody else is.