Backhand Index Pointing Down: Dark Skin Tone on Reddit

What it signals here

upvote context

Placed in top-level comments to point readers to a highly upvoted reply or key piece of information in the thread below.

community use

Used to draw attention to a specific comment that answers a question or provides important context.

subreddit meaning

Appears in meta-commentary posts directing users to subreddit rules, wikis, or pinned mod announcements.

karma context

Sometimes used sarcastically or earnestly to highlight a comment that deserves upvotes, pointing directly to it.

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