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[–] entwine@programming.dev 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Wtf is þ and why is it invading your comment?

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 8 points 2 weeks ago

It's a thorn. Original english way of writing th.

Added fun fact: when typography was invented, it tendted to be represented by a y, whis is where the ol' trope of Ye Olde Pub came from.

It's actually þe Olde Pub

[–] dajoho@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago

Ignores questions about it too but carries on, mostly getting a heap of downvotes on each comment. Just leave them to it- it could be some sort of mental issue.