I'm really sorry, it's because `compose` mode lacks support for footnotes and (also) tables. Compared to other rich text nodes, these require more UI/UX attention and, as such, have been delayed to the next *editor enhancement packs*. These nodes, at the moment, can only be edited in `write` (markdown) mode and *displayed* in `compose` mode.

The `\` backslashes are a way to avoid what-can-be literal Markdown syntax from being recognized by our parser (escaping), the editor adds them automatically when posting in `compose` mode or switching back to `write` mode. \*This for example should be italic text \*\*and this bold\*\*\*, but I’m writing this in `compose` mode.

If you type/edit a `[something]` in compose, it will add slashes, yes.

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, and wanted to check whether it renders well by clicking 

, it has this weird habit to add backslashes.

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The Man Who Calls BS On AI - Ed Zitron @ DOAC

Ah that's it probably. I was in `write`, and wanted to check whether it renders well by clicking `compose`. When going back to `write`, it has this weird habit to add backslashes.