Pirate Flag on Reddit

What it signals here

upvote context

Posts featuring this emoji in piracy-related subreddits often receive high upvotes as a badge of honor.

community use

Core symbol of r/piracy and related communities. Used to welcome new members to 'the high seas.'

subreddit meaning

In r/piracy, r/Piracy101, and similar subs it is an identity marker. In general subs it signals rule-breaking humor.

karma context

High-karma posts about bypassing paywalls or fighting DRM often feature this emoji prominently in titles.

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