One letter of the alphabet has more currency than all the others combined. That letter is "x".
Unlike in mathematics, the value of "x" is known in the era of internet messagingThat "x" is most often used to convey a kiss when affixed to the end of a text, DM, or email.
And in an era when women are met with hostility and vitriol on the internet, this tiny, inconsequential letter can be used to communicate solidarity and support during particularly dark times.
There was a time when I thought the addition of an "x" from strangers and professional acquaintances slightly disingenuous. Those days are gone, though. After a bout of deeply vicious online harassment, I realised kindness on the internet was something that's in all too short a supply. This profoundly isolating experience made me completely change my mind about how I felt about receiving "digital kisses" from strangers online. Read more...
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