Backhand Index Pointing Right on Reddit

What it signals here

upvote context

Used in comments to point at a specific part of a post or another comment worth reading.

community use

Community members use it to highlight the 'this guy' or 'this post' callout format.

subreddit meaning

In subreddits like r/mildlyinfuriating or r/publicfreakout it points to the subject of outrage or amusement.

karma context

High-karma posts often use it to draw attention to a key detail or punchline in the title.

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