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A symbol for the ⁂ fediverse (symbol.fediverse.info)
submitted 2 months ago by jeena@piefed.jeena.net to c/fediverse@lemmy.ml
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We propose the symbol ⁂ to represent the fediverse.

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[–] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org 23 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Note that if supported by the font you use, the three symbols will usually be drawn the same way as an asterisk (*) in that font. This means a lot of variation.

Your browser's rendering: */⁂

Several typefaces' rendering of Unicode U+2042 ASTERISM:

I think the diversity is alright! It's like the Fediverse: instances follow a standard to work with each other but can be heavily customized without breaking integration.

[–] fossphi@lemm.ee 15 points 2 months ago (1 children)

One of them is not like the others.

What the fuck is Lust Text?

[–] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org 10 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

A surprisingly serious typeface from Adobe Fonts.

IMO, the most egregious one is Essay Text.