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[–] 69 points 3 years ago (4 children)

When I use it, I mean ok, because that’s what it actually means. It’s simply a way to acknowledge someone was heard. I will not be changing bc others read more into it. Tis way too exhausting to consider every hidden meaning someone might have.

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  • [–] 8 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Right? I've been using it to mean, "acknowledged", for years now. My kids told me just the other day that their group does not, and that they have to remind themselves I'm not being sarcastic when I send it. I have reached "that" age, it would appear.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago (3 children)

    what other meaning could it have?

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  • I reckon context is important here. If someone is chewing you out and you give a thumbs up it could be passive aggressive. But yeah in a business context I use it pretty frequently to acknowledge the message without needing to add to the conversation.

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  • [–] 40 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I don't care all that much. Sometimes a thumbs up is the way to acknowledge you heard them.

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    The people that use it this way ruin it for everyone else.

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  • [–] 18 points 3 years ago (4 children)

    If you were on the Internet before emojis took off, the single letter "k" had the same energy.

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  • [–] 11 points 3 years ago

    Still counts as a contract agreement

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  • [–] 9 points 3 years ago

    Idk I hate when people get non obvious.

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    I use it as an acknowledgement at work, and to be a sarcastic asshole with my friends. Context is key.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    they're flipping themselves off though

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    How are they flipping themselves off if your fingers point towards yourself when doing a thumbs up?

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    [–] 2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    the "heavy checkmark" is my "fuck you checkmark"

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago

    It is apparent in the right context.

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    How boomers vs zoomers see it

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    One of the few times I can actually sense sarcasm/passive aggression via 'text'

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