Hand With Fingers Splayed on Reddit

What it signals here

upvote context

Used in comments to signal 'I raise my hand in agreement' or to flag that someone is making a critical point.

community use

Deployed in AMAs and discussion threads to signal wanting to ask a question or raise an issue.

subreddit meaning

In r/unpopularopinion or r/AmITheAsshole, used sarcastically before delivering a bold counter-take.

karma context

Posts using this emoji in a witty 'let me stop you there' context often attract significant upvotes and engagement.

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