For example, !lemmy starts with an !, but why not start with a # symbol?

  • Steve@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    Why does this matter? I’m not aware of any meaning # has, outside of sheet music.

    • pshyco_sain
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      2 years ago

      It can be used to denote pounds. Such as an item weighs 10#. There is a reason a lot of stuff did and still tells you to hit the pound sign on automated phone call menus.

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        2 years ago

        Interesting. I’ve know of it as the pound symbol, but have never actually seen it used as such. I never put the two together.