[convertchars] on potential malicious input even in a link?

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It keeps the original formatting. numero = 27415
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texte = remember the recommendation to use [convertchars] to change < to someone else whendisplaying user input in the HTMl to prevent possible malicious doings...?Do we need to wrap displayed db content that has originated from an unknown user if it's ina hypertext link?Will