One thing to keep in mind with regards to screen reader accessibility is that convention can be adapted to, even if that convention is less than ideal.
When people ask about plain text emphasis, even if people by standard chose a method i didn't prefer, but could recognize, i'd be able to know that's emphasis. This is why I like star - it means something to me in a way underline doesn't because it's less common.
Consistency and reliability mean so much, and this extends to navigation and site maps as well. Be boring and predictable, not quirky and new. This actually benefits everyone. It's the curb cut effect. No one likes having to dig for how to get to the place they need on your website. No one likes having to decipher what your typing quirks mean. Be unique in your content and what you can deliver, not your method.
@deilann go plain text! Plain text should be a universal option for every possible content format on the Internet. If you can't go with plain text, then at least go with good accessible HTML. This is why I like the command line so much. It's all plain text and very accessible.
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