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A symbol for the fediverse ⁂ (symbol.fediverse.info)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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We propose the symbol ⁂ to represent the fediverse.

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⁂ is called an asterism. In astronomy, it refers to groups of stars in the sky, akin to constellations. We suggest that it’s a very fitting symbol for the fediverse, a galaxy of interconnected spaces which is decentralised and has an astronomically-themed name. It represents several stars coming together, connecting but each their own, without a centre.

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@ is the symbol for e-mail. # is the symbol for hashtags. ☮ is the symbol for peace. ♻ is the symbol for recycling. ⁂ can be the symbol for the fediverse. ⁂ is standardised as Unicode U+2042, making it ready to copy and insert anywhere.

Git Repository: fediverse-symbol/fediverse-symbol

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[–] [email protected] 176 points 2 weeks ago (15 children)

I'd rather see the current Fediverse logo added to Unicode than reuse an existing symbol. It's not impossible, considering that the Bitcoin symbol (₿) ended up making it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

I think it's too complex to be a Unicode character

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 weeks ago

Looking at how current emojis tend to be hard to distinguish without increasing the font size (I see ~13 px on this page), I'd say the fediverse icon fits the criterion well enough.

Also, I can see the icon in here well enough

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Most Egyptian hieroglyphics are in unicode. However, there are many other reasons for it not to be included.

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