- reaction meaning
- Associated with positivity and peace in comments; used by users who want to show support without using the heart or like reaction
- comment use
- Common in comment sections of milestone posts like graduations, promotions, and travel photos by South Asian Facebook users
- boomer interpretation
- Older users often interpret it purely as the traditional peace sign, unaware of the ironic or dismissive layer younger users attach to it
- group use
- Used in cultural diaspora groups (South Asian, Middle Eastern) as a friendly greeting or sign-off in community posts