A symbol for the Fediverse

DonHopkins wrote: post #3

redog wrote: post #2

Nah, that's the sarcasterisk and should replace /s in modern communication.

It also means three pointer dereferences in C++.

Looking forward to write such code:

  ⁂data = 42;

Re: A symbol for the Fediverse

#5

Post by actionfromafar » Fri, Aug 23, 2024, 10:56 AM UTC

ale42 wrote: post #4

DonHopkins wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It also means three pointer dereferences in C++.

Looking forward to write such code: ⁂data = 42;

    (⁂^3)data = 42;

Re: A symbol for the Fediverse

#6

Post by CM30 » Fri, Aug 23, 2024, 10:57 AM UTC

This doesn't really scream 'Fediverse' for me. My first thought was some sort of rank, like in certain video games and military organisations (like how Mario Kart Wii uses it for 3 stars in Grand Prix mode).

Re: A symbol for the Fediverse

#7

Post by emmet » Fri, Aug 23, 2024, 10:58 AM UTC

Not sure why Fediverse needs a symbol but it looks great.

Re: A symbol for the Fediverse

#8

Post by actionfromafar » Fri, Aug 23, 2024, 10:59 AM UTC

actionfromafar wrote: post #5

ale42 wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Looking forward to write such code: ⁂data = 42;

(⁂^3)data = 42;

: droooop droop droop ;

Re: A symbol for the Fediverse

#9

Post by quicklime » Fri, Aug 23, 2024, 11:00 AM UTC

I hate to say this but it looks like a group of snowflakes.

Re: A symbol for the Fediverse

#10

Post by emmet » Fri, Aug 23, 2024, 11:02 AM UTC

redog wrote: post #2

Nah, that's the sarcasterisk and should replace /s in modern communication.

Honestly explicit sarcasm indication should just die out entirely. Might as well be writing it longhand as "Just in case you missed it, this is a joke haha." every time you tell a joke.