CLOSED LANGUAGE SYMBOLS !
What are closed symbols?
Closed symbols are symbols that belongs exclusively to a certain language or culture.
Why shouldn't you use closed symbols?
It's offensive & disrespectful to use closed symbols, and it's a form of cultural appropriaton. Cultures aren't aesthetic! Seeing your culture being used as a way to make someone's profile "pretty" can be pretty hurtful, especially when your symbols & your language have been mocked a lot already! Please refrain from using them, there are many alternatives!
So, what can we do?
Here are a few useful links!
- Check if a symbol is closed.
- List of closed symbols.
- Article on closed symbols
- Non-language symbols
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