- stream usage
- Used in Star Trek Online streams, space game streams, and any stream where a host displays nerd credentials
- emote mapping
- Many channels have custom VulcanSalute or LiveLongAndProsper emotes that function alongside this
- chat meaning
- Spammed in chat when a streamer says something logical, nerdy, or Star Trek-related
- clip context
- Attached to clip titles featuring nerdy moments, impressive logic, or sci-fi game achievements
- subscriber context
- Some Star Trek-themed channels offer Vulcan Salute subscriber badges or emotes as loyalty rewards