Backhand Index Pointing Up on Reddit

What it signals here

upvote context

Sometimes used instead of simply upvoting to explicitly call out a great comment above.

community use

Used in threads to point to a specific parent comment that nails the discussion topic.

subreddit meaning

In subreddits like r/facepalm or r/mildlyinfuriating, it's used to point to the absurd highlighted post.

karma context

Users drop just this emoji under a high-karma comment to say 'this is the answer' without adding noise.

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