Every time somebody sends me a thumb I take it as “whatever you say you fucking dumbass” and it pisses me off.

And ya, I’m aware that that the replies are going to be thumbs, let’s see em ya jerks!!!

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    Yes, I actually do interpret it that way even though I’m pretty sure I’ve never received it with that intent. Then I think “why am I like this?” and wonder if this is part of getting old. This is actually much less of a joke than it probably sounds like.

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    Depends on context but generally no. I use it myself to either agree with or acknowledge messages if I don’t have anything to add. I don’t see why you should interpret it as rude if the person you’re speaking to, or people in general, have stated they don’t intend it to be rude.

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    Nope. When I make plans with people, it usually ends with one of us giving a 👍. I thought it meant “we’re all on the same page”.

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    I’ll reply with the all mighty answer:

    It depends.

    Depends on the people you are talking to I’d say.

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    It’s possible you have dealt with more than your fair share of sarcastic passive aggressive people in your life so far. Most people give a 👍🏼 as a confirmation, like “OK”. Its especially common when someone is bust, like if they’re driving or in a meeting, or trying to think.

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    If I react to a message with a 👍 it’s innocuous, but if I reply to a message 👍 it’s actually me being passive aggressive like I can’t be bothered to type a real response

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      Yes! I just responded with something similar lol that’s exactly how I use it and how I would take it

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    Definitely is a rude reply. Zero effort and sarcastic.

    I think depending on your generation and language you speak it can have different meanings.