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What it signals here

upvote context

Used in comments that provide genuinely useful clarifications or corrections, often earning upvotes.

community use

Moderators use it in sticky comments or mod posts to highlight rules or important context.

subreddit meaning

Common in informational subreddits like r/explainlikeimfive or r/todayilearned.

karma context

High-karma users sometimes use it ironically to deliver a well-researched, definitive take.

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