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A symbol for the fediverse ⁂ (symbol.fediverse.info)
submitted 3 months ago by pnutzh4x0r@lemmy.ndlug.org to c/fediverse@lemmy.world
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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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[-] mp3@lemmy.ca 178 points 3 months ago

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.

[-] jerkface@lemmy.ca 27 points 3 months ago

I don't think it works well typographically but I'd like to see a mockup

[-] SorteKanin@feddit.dk 8 points 3 months ago

I think it would work fine as an emoji though.

[-] blindbunny@lemmy.ml 9 points 3 months ago

And an emoji for moths too

[-] mp3@lemmy.ca 11 points 3 months ago

I'm still fighting for a poutine emoji 💪

[-] blindbunny@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 months ago

🍟?

[-] mp3@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 months ago

🍟+ 🧀 + no sauce 😭

[-] viking@infosec.pub 2 points 3 months ago

🍟+ 🧀 + 🥃 maybe? I guess it's supposed to be a whiskey tumbler, but it looks close enough in color...

[-] angrystego@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

I wish there was a simple glass full of water emoji. Also a hugging one with a concerned face.

[-] mp3@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 months ago

Also a shovel. How can I visually indicate that I'm shoveling snow in winter smh

[-] ulterno@lemmy.kde.social 0 points 3 months ago

Then, also an emoji for showel+winter?
And one for showel+skull telling you are one of:

  • Digging up for the grave of sbd
  • Digging up a grave of sbd
[-] clot27@lemm.ee 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

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

[-] ulterno@lemmy.kde.social 11 points 3 months 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

[-] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

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

[-] pyre@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

but that's a disgusting logo

this post was submitted on 23 Aug 2024
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