- reaction meaning
- Equivalent of a strong disagree — used when the dislike/angry reaction isn't enough
- comment use
- Boomers may use it to literally mean multiplication or to mark something as incorrect in a more literal, less ironic way
- boomer interpretation
- Likely interpreted as a math symbol or a literal X mark — not understood as a cultural rejection signal
- group use
- Used in community poll comments to vote no or reject a proposal, especially in neighborhood or hobby groups