We propose the symbol ⁂ to represent the fediverse.

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⁂ is called an asterism. In astronomy, it refers to groups of stars in the sky, akin to constellations. We suggest that it’s a very fitting symbol for the fediverse, a galaxy of interconnected spaces which is decentralised and has an astronomically-themed name. It represents several stars coming together, connecting but each their own, without a centre.

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@ is the symbol for e-mail. # is the symbol for hashtags. ☮ is the symbol for peace. ♻ is the symbol for recycling. ⁂ can be the symbol for the fediverse. ⁂ is standardised as Unicode U+2042, making it ready to copy and insert anywhere.

Git Repository: fediverse-symbol/fediverse-symbol

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[–] 178 points 2 years ago (5 children)

I'd rather see the current Fediverse logo added to Unicode than reuse an existing symbol. It's not impossible, considering that the Bitcoin symbol () ended up making it.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    I'm still fighting for a poutine emoji 💪

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    I wish there was a simple glass full of water emoji. Also a hugging one with a concerned face.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Also a shovel. How can I visually indicate that I'm shoveling snow in winter smh

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

    I think it's too complex to be a Unicode character

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago

    Looking at how current emojis tend to be hard to distinguish without increasing the font size (I see ~13 px on this page), I'd say the fediverse icon fits the criterion well enough.

    Also, I can see the icon in here well enough

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    Not that these are the common denominator we should be catering to, but I think a lot of religious folks would get some negative connotations from that symbol, considering how much it looks like a pentagram.

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