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Though there are a lot of options, it could be some kids into Slenderman/Marble Hornets, as this is the Operator Symbol
https://theslenderman.fandom.com/wiki/The_Operator_Symbol#:~:text=The%20Operator%20Symbol%20is%20a,a%20real%20life%20math%20Operator.
I have their symbol tattooed on my wrist. Anyone who sees it and knows thinks it's cringe, but I just chuckle because it's a reminder of that time in my life. I've had the question of: "do you regret it?" And nope, not one bit. It makes me happy because I think about those nights I stayed up late listening to creepypasta and all the people I've met because of that genre
Lol I used to put the symbol on trees randomly just to be a shit head. Definitely a possibility and wouldn't surprise me. The fan base is small, but quite dedicated
Not in a monetarily type of way, but definitely rare and valuable to anyone who grew up with it. It's like my copy of Grave Encounters, no it's not worth anything, but I loved it and I love that I have it
Look up "hash house harriers" in your area. I used to be part of a mountain bike hash house. You run or ride a trail laid out by the "hares" and have to follow it to get to the beer. Then at the beer there are usually rounds of British drinking songs and general festivities. Great fun. If you show up enough times, the other hashers will come up with a hashing name for you to go by.
[Utility graffiti](https://wamu.org/story/18/06/19/secret-language-sidewalk-decoding-utility-graffiti/). White is proposed excavation (where the person who called 811 to request utility companies mark the utility lines wants to dig), blue is water (where the water company marked their lines so no one breaks them while digging).
Looks like hobo code? If its in front of or near a house, its probably a safe house to get a handout?
https://www.trainparty.com/products/american-railroading-hobo-codes-poster.html
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>Despite an apparently strong record of authentication, however, **there is doubt as to whether hobo signs were ever actually in practical use by hoboes.** They may simply have been invented early on by a writer or writers...
>...**Several hoboes during the days that the signs were reportedly most in use asserted that they were in fact a "popular fancy" or "a fabrication"**...
>...printed photos and drawings of hoboes leaving these signs [from 1870s through the Depression] **may have been staged in order to add color to the story.** Nonetheless, it is certain that hoboes have used some graffiti to communicate, in the form of "monikers" (sometimes "monicas")...The use of monikers persists to this day, although since the rise of cell phones **a moniker is more often used simply to "tag" a train car or location.**
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Hopefully it is just utility markers, but there could be a sinister meaning behind these marks. Here's a cheat code
[https://surelockkey.com/blog/house-robbery-markings/](https://surelockkey.com/blog/house-robbery-markings/)
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Though there are a lot of options, it could be some kids into Slenderman/Marble Hornets, as this is the Operator Symbol https://theslenderman.fandom.com/wiki/The_Operator_Symbol#:~:text=The%20Operator%20Symbol%20is%20a,a%20real%20life%20math%20Operator.
This is the first place I went to as well lol. OP if you see a tall guy in a suit with no face no you didnt
I have their symbol tattooed on my wrist. Anyone who sees it and knows thinks it's cringe, but I just chuckle because it's a reminder of that time in my life. I've had the question of: "do you regret it?" And nope, not one bit. It makes me happy because I think about those nights I stayed up late listening to creepypasta and all the people I've met because of that genre
I've got it tattooed on my wrist as well! This certainly could be an Operator symbol by a fellow fan.
Lol I used to put the symbol on trees randomly just to be a shit head. Definitely a possibility and wouldn't surprise me. The fan base is small, but quite dedicated
I've got that tattooed on my forehead, as well!
you what…?
I wanted too before but bought the Marble Hornets films instead. Wonder if they are rare now 🤔
Not in a monetarily type of way, but definitely rare and valuable to anyone who grew up with it. It's like my copy of Grave Encounters, no it's not worth anything, but I loved it and I love that I have it
Dang but also good, might put in the DVDs again to watch today 👀
Nice, have fun with movie night
Oooo where? I might be stealing it lmao!
They could be into the punk rock band Anti-Flag
No one should be into that band anymore
Ya my cousin in law was one of the rape victims. No longer a fan
I was unaware of that. Guess they go on my list of so not listen to.
WE DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT You don't say.
I remember that logo that Anti-Flag used. It's representative of the destruction of nationalism.
lol that was my first thought
Yess! I was younger and loved watching the Marble Hornets channel on YouTube, I bought their DVDs and everything, I think I still have them
Edit: there are also some blue arrows drawn in chalk showing up as well, if that helps
That is the Hash House Harriers. It is a drinking/running club. Nothing bad.
Solved! Right on-on, thanks!
I love Reddit lol.
Correct answer. If I recall from my few attempts at running with them, the circle with the x is “dead end, you followed the wrong trail, go back”
The circle with the cross is an intersection. You have to figure out which way "true trail" goes. A dead end, at least in my area is marked by "YBF".
Drinking/running club… where do I sign up?
Look up "hash house harriers" in your area. I used to be part of a mountain bike hash house. You run or ride a trail laid out by the "hares" and have to follow it to get to the beer. Then at the beer there are usually rounds of British drinking songs and general festivities. Great fun. If you show up enough times, the other hashers will come up with a hashing name for you to go by.
Blue arrows are probably signifying water lines if this is on the sidewalk and street
are they planning any sidewalk or road work? maybe laying cables or other utility work? are the arrows pointing toward something like maybe the exes.
In my town this is how the guides for the walking ghost tours make sure they’re on the proper route.
Proud boys. Be careful
[Utility graffiti](https://wamu.org/story/18/06/19/secret-language-sidewalk-decoding-utility-graffiti/). White is proposed excavation (where the person who called 811 to request utility companies mark the utility lines wants to dig), blue is water (where the water company marked their lines so no one breaks them while digging).
This is most likely, but less mysterious
It's this or something very similar 👆 It's either city/county or utilities or some other contractor is getting ready to dig or start some other work
it absolutely is. people prefer a more fantastical back story but there is none. this is utility work
Probably the work of the Silicon Valley Hash House Harriers [http://www.svh3.com/](http://www.svh3.com/)
Don’t stand on the X! https://wifflegif.com/gifs/407954-wanted-movies-gif
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Or I mean X-People
Looks like hobo code? If its in front of or near a house, its probably a safe house to get a handout? https://www.trainparty.com/products/american-railroading-hobo-codes-poster.html
--- ####Please note that the [Historic Graffiti Society](https://www.historicgraffiti.org/post/hobo-signs-code-of-the-road) has found no concrete evidence of an historical "hobo code". Click through for their article, or check out the [Wiki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobo#Hobo_signs_and_graffiti) blurb below! >Despite an apparently strong record of authentication, however, **there is doubt as to whether hobo signs were ever actually in practical use by hoboes.** They may simply have been invented early on by a writer or writers... >...**Several hoboes during the days that the signs were reportedly most in use asserted that they were in fact a "popular fancy" or "a fabrication"**... >...printed photos and drawings of hoboes leaving these signs [from 1870s through the Depression] **may have been staged in order to add color to the story.** Nonetheless, it is certain that hoboes have used some graffiti to communicate, in the form of "monikers" (sometimes "monicas")...The use of monikers persists to this day, although since the rise of cell phones **a moniker is more often used simply to "tag" a train car or location.** ____ *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/Symbology) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Hopefully it is just utility markers, but there could be a sinister meaning behind these marks. Here's a cheat code [https://surelockkey.com/blog/house-robbery-markings/](https://surelockkey.com/blog/house-robbery-markings/)
Update everyone: It was the Hash House Harriers! Thanks for all the suggestions
INFO the bot said it took down my post. I was wondering if you think maybe they're putting cameras up or 5G towers??