Will one ever be able to write or select simple HTML (italics, hyperlink, bold, etc) in forum threads?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:13:01 -0400

Many forum sites use buttons with the options and/or allow users to write in certain code.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made May 19 at 2016 5:18 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:18:55 -0400

Ever? Then yes. Not sure it is what you are asking but anytime you include 'ever' it is bound to happen.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made May 19 at 2016 5:27 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:27:46 -0400

I do not want to remove choice from others, but I personally like the "plainness." I think the minimized use of emphasis can be a good thing.

That said, more options are generally better.

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2016 6:25 PM

Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 May 2016 18:25:39 -0400

Thanks for your question/feedback.
HTML is probably out of the question for a few reasons: security, usability, and site consistency of UI look/feel are some of them. However, we may be adding wiki/markdown style formatting in the future.