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If there's no autoformatting and we're stuck with whatever raw text there is, then the importance of the ""Manual of Style"" (and its cadre of protectors) is increased.  The argument, like most things in this testosterone-driven world, is driven by power relationships.  The MOSNUM folk believe they'll have more power with a plain text system than with an automated software system, which they see as giving up power to software developers.    "