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Pointers explained: (lemmy.world)
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[–] Monument@piefed.world 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

It’s to check to see if commenters know how to escape the symbol. Congratulations! You passed!

Source: I made it up.

[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

You don't need to escape standalone *. At least not on Lemmy.

[–] Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 days ago

You can't escape it, it will always get you.

[–] Monument@piefed.world 3 points 3 days ago

Well, I thought my misinformation was funny.