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Uhhhh just FYI the triple parenthesis means something specific on fora these days.

Brief rundown: It was initially used by neo-nazis to tag Jews (names highlighted by triple parenthesis). Now it occasionally sees use by Jewish people as well, who might put their own name in triple parenthesis as a middle finger to the neo-nazis.



I hadn't heard about that. Is it widely recognized? I just remember that once upon a time I would see single parentheses used as hugs.


depends on what part of the internet you inhabit, apparently.

it was definitely notorious on twitter for a while, but i think it's being forgotten.




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