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Yeah that sounds like a you problem. Most people use it to just mean "ok." But I mean, if you said "mom just died π" and you get "π" as a reply, that one's probably rude.
No. This is a rude reply:π
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This one feels worse to me ahahah
I use the πreact to show that I've seen the message but don't need to respond. Usually in the case of someone sending a money transfer or something like that.
When I personally use it it means "OK, sounds good, I have nothing more to add but I read your message."
It has also been ruled in court (I think in Australia but I dont remember for certain) that it is legally binding as a verbal agreement.
Basically a farmer sent a message to a wholesaler saying "Hey, I need to double my stock feed order for next quarter" or something like that, the supplier sent back a thumbs up. So the delivery arrived and it was only the regular amount. The farmer had to buy the extra amount at retail prices and it cost him tens of thousands more, so he sued for damages. The supplier argued that text messages and thumbs up werent the correct ordering procedure and that he wasnt liable, the court ruled effectively that "Then you should have said that. A thumbs up is a general term of positive response to a question or statement and in this case constitutes acceptance of a verbal agreement" and had to cough up.
Found the case, it was Canada and the farmer F-ed up not the supplier.
Exactly. Everyone at work uses it to cut the chain of "Looks good", "Thanks", "No problem", etc short. If you're interpreting an emoji as an attack you might have anger issues.
If I react to a message with a π it's innocuous, but if I reply to a message π it's actually me being passive aggressive like I can't be bothered to type a real response
Yes! I just responded with something similar lol that's exactly how I use it and how I would take it
Context, it is the "K" of Emojis, acceptable as quick response, insulting in any serious conversation
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Huh? Maybe I'm strange... But sometimes I give a thumbs up emoji here on Lemmy when I agree with someones argument and have nothing more to add because I 100% agree with the content !
Never though It could be interpreted as rude :/
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Whatever you say you fucking dumbass
Never in the history of me sending thumb responses in work chats has it ever meant βwhatever you say you fucking dumbass.β
It's primarily used to show acknowledgement. It's the office worker equivalent of "10-4."
Seems like you have some pretty serious projection issues to work out OP lol
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No, you need therapy
Depending on the context, it is can be used sarcastically, which may be rude. But I've used this even in semi-formal settings.
I have to ask, are people these days that easily offended?
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Whatever you say you fucking dumbass π
I donβt, and I use it all the time. That said, I try to be mindful of context. For example, if Iβm going to a party and someone texts saying to grab ice or something: π
Conversely, if someone is texting to say their dog died, or congratularions of a big achievement: !π
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Not β¦ really ? Don't think I ever seen it used in ways that could be read that way , not sure wy some one would use it like that either
It's possible you have dealt with more than your fair share of sarcastic passive aggressive people in your life so far. Most people give a ππΌ as a confirmation, like "OK". Its especially common when someone is bust, like if they're driving or in a meeting, or trying to think.
I've read that Gen z doesn't like this as a response. I think it's just ok
I suppose it depends what I sent them to prompt the reply? "Dinner at 6?" followed by π is fine. "My grandpop is dying, he may not make it through the week" -> π would send me right off.
Depends on context but mainly it just means 'Okay!' or 'Go ahead!'
It depens on the context. I use π in my work to show that I get the messages my superiors sent me.
Like βOKβ it depends on context, and irony can be hard to discern online.
It depends on context and conversation. I get π replies to my comments at work which 80% of the time means whatever I'm about to break in the code base nobody is currently working on.
Depends on where you put the thumb I guess.
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No, I see it as friendly, but I receive them from my friends. I think if you have a doubt in the relationship already you are more likely to interpret any short reply as rude than if you are confident in what your relationship means to them.
Nope. When I make plans with people, it usually ends with one of us giving a π. I thought it meant "we're all on the same page".