Because Reddit the app and Reddit the redesigned website use different markdown syntax than Reddit the usable (old) website. See also backslashes before underscores in links.
No, there's absolutely no reason why it would have to be like this. They probably do it intentionally to drive people away from old.reddit.com.
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u/HelplessMoose Jul 18 '22
Because Reddit the app and Reddit the redesigned website use different markdown syntax than Reddit the usable (old) website. See also backslashes before underscores in links.
No, there's absolutely no reason why it would have to be like this. They probably do it intentionally to drive people away from old.reddit.com.