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I like the overall concept..... But maybe something along those lines with a much simpler form of input... That's like learning a whole new language... I do believe there are far easier to use methods out there for achieving the same result

@Jeremi, well LaTeX is ubiquitous with mathematicians and those studying maths to a higher level, and the problem with trying to invent a simpler syntax is that it doesn't support the full range of mathematical expressions. There are other options such as MathML, which is harder to type manually but a bit simpler in the structure for the uninitiated, and there are tools (including open source) that will allow you to graphically build a LaTeX expression, which could be incorporated. Another advantage is that there are open source tools that will convert a LaTeX expression to plain text, which could then be read out by TTS or similar, making it more accessible to those with vision disabilities. There are also tools to convert between MathML and LaTeX syntax, for example, so it could be possible to support more than one entry method.

I definitely would like to see LaTeX implementation for questions and comments. Perhaps if usability is an issue, the site could include a documentation page for LaTeX syntax? Maybe that could even be community-driven if the workload on the KA staff is an issue. I hope this suggestion makes its way out of the mire; it would be helpful for community-based teaching.