Basically just something people say that indicates a position indirectly, like how seperatists from a given region might always say they're from [region] and not [country] or how trump supporters call AI "SI" now.

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[–] 6 points 1 week ago (1 child)

The flag thing comes from the gay community, back when it was a more underground experience.

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    It's predominantly from the leather scene where it's still in use. I occasionally flag when I go to events for example, but it's mostly a conversation starter plus a "hey, I'm open to having some fun tonight" thing. Also it's handkerchiefs in back pockets for us, which pocket is used also gives information

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