Backhand Index Pointing Right: Medium Skin Tone on Reddit

What it signals here

upvote context

Used in comment chains to point at a particularly well-argued or witty comment as a way to endorse it without adding words.

community use

Points toward external links, crossposted content, or wiki pages within community discussions.

subreddit meaning

In subreddits like r/memes or r/facepalm, used to highlight the punchline or the problematic element of a post.

karma context

Sometimes used in karma-farming posts where the emoji calls attention to a relatable statement, soliciting upvotes.

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