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

  • pshyco_sain@midwest.social
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    1 year 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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      1 year 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.