Tim, > If a line starts with a number, period and space, but that line is > within a paragraph (i.e. no blank line above), then I don't think it > should be interpreted as an enumerated list item. If this is what the OP > is referring to, I would argue it is a bug. If it is a 'paragraph' > starting with a number, period and space, then being interpreted as a > list item would be 'normal'.
i know this isn't precisely the discussion, but i use *unnumbered* lists, and i most often have no blank line separating the list from the paragraph above (or, indeed, below). i could get used to a modified requirement, to reduce the false positives, but, would want heads up (or, maybe, sigh, an option?). cheers, Greg