- server usage
- Used in server announcements or #general chats to point at a linked channel, a user's message, or a referenced piece of content.
- reaction use
- Reacted to messages as a non-verbal 'I'm pointing at this' โ drawing other server members' attention to that specific post.
- emote mapping
- Maps to custom server emotes like ':pointleft:' or ':thisone:' in gaming and fan servers.
- gaming context
- Used to point at a teammate's play or a game clip link, often in the context of 'this guy carried' or 'look at this skill issue.'
- role meaning
- Sometimes used by moderators to indicate a specific rule or channel role without lengthy explanation.