Backhand Index Pointing Left on Facebook

What it signals here

reaction meaning

Used by older users to literally indicate 'look at this thing on the left' in a post or photo album.

comment use

Placed in comments to point at a funny or relevant previous comment, or to tag someone indirectly.

boomer interpretation

Mostly understood as a literal directional pointer, used to direct attention to a photo, link, or person.

group use

Used in Facebook groups to point at a pinned post, a rule, or a specific member's comment during discussions.

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