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Even if it is meant as a troll, it is still a way to signal kinship, among folks whose views are not exactly a secret. Haha, only serious... Hence, ultimately

by pygy_ 6y ago

Even if it is meant as a troll, it is still a way to signal kinship, among folks whose views are not exactly a secret. Haha, only serious... Hence, ultimately, a racist (if layered) symbol in this context. It's not been flashed as a joke by non-racist people.

prepend 6y ago
It can signal kinship with troll-clan. So it’s used by non-racist trolls. And racist trolls. And racists. And just normal people who aren’t up on current events (eg, elementary school).