- upvote context
- Appears in comments under cat-related posts on r/cats, r/aww, and similar subreddits as a sign of delight.
- community use
- Used in wholesome and pet communities to react to heartwarming content with affection.
- subreddit meaning
- On irony-heavy subreddits it may be used sarcastically to mock overly sweet behavior or to add a passive-aggressive edge to a comment.
- karma context
- Rarely used as a karma-farming tactic since its appeal is niche, but effective in cat and cute animal communities.