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2024-10-31 21:04:48 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

Context is everything. Whilst many use the symbol for it's intended meaning, members of far-right groups, such as the Proud Boys, have used the "okay" hand gesture as a hate symbol at thier rallies. Grummz is making a factual error by omitting this detail. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-49837898.amp

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• Context is everything. Whilst many use the symbol for it's intended meaning, members of far-right groups, such as the Proud Boys, have used the "okay" hand gesture as a hate symbol at thier rallies. Grummz is making a factual error by omitting this detail. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-49837898.amp