What does 🔒 mean on Reddit?

Upvoted in comments confirming that a controversial or edgy opinion is 'locked in' and stands unchallenged.

How is 🔒 used on Reddit?

The Locked emoji is commonly used on Reddit in various contexts.

Check the trend score and usage frequency for Locked on Reddit.

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Reddit reading

U+1F512 · :locked:

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upvote context: Upvoted in comments confirming that a controversial or edgy opinion is 'locked in' and stands unchallenged.
community use: Used in subreddit rules posts or mod announcements to indicate a thread or topic is locked and no longer accepting comments.
subreddit meaning: Appears in r/relationship_advice, r/AmItheAsshole, and r/mildlyinfuriating to indicate closed situations or to express commitment.
karma context: Low karma or new accounts may find certain community features 'locked' — this emoji is used to explain that limitation humorously.

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HomeReddit🔒 LockedField Guide

🔒

Reddit reading

U+1F512 · :locked:

🤖 Redditthe reading

upvote context: Upvoted in comments confirming that a controversial or edgy opinion is 'locked in' and stands unchallenged.
community use: Used in subreddit rules posts or mod announcements to indicate a thread or topic is locked and no longer accepting comments.
subreddit meaning: Appears in r/relationship_advice, r/AmItheAsshole, and r/mildlyinfuriating to indicate closed situations or to express commitment.
karma context: Low karma or new accounts may find certain community features 'locked' — this emoji is used to explain that limitation humorously.

Cross-platform15 platforms