What is that on the thread status icon?

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The discussion centers around the interpretation of thread status icons, particularly one resembling a cartoon bomb. This icon indicates that the user has posted in that thread, while the envelope with a dot signifies their participation. Additional icons include those for hot threads, locked threads, and attachments. The rectangle icon mentioned may represent either an attachment or a poll. Overall, the thread clarifies the meanings behind various status icons used in the forum.
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looks like a cartoon bomb? one more thing what's with the additional rectangle icon on the right hand side?
 
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I see what you mean: The thing that looks like an envelope with a bomb on it. That means that you have posted in that thread. (Somewhere there's a guide to those symbols.)
 
https://www.physicsforums.com/Nexus/statusicon/thread_dot.gif - you have posted in this thread (any envelope with a dot in the middle means you have posted in the thread, scroll over it to see how many times you have posted in the thread)

https://www.physicsforums.com/Nexus/statusicon/thread_hot.gif - hot thread, lots of activity (lots of views, I think)

https://www.physicsforums.com/Nexus/statusicon/thread_dot_lock.gif - thread is locked and you have posted in it

https://www.physicsforums.com/Nexus/statusicon/thread_lock.gif - thread is locked and you have not posted in it (not 100% sure on this one)

https://www.physicsforums.com/Nexus/misc/paperclip.gif - Someone has attached something to this thread (its either this or the thing that shows there is a poll going on that you are talking about when you talk about the rectangle to the right I would guess..) Or it could be the thumb tack icon which denotes that a thread has been sticked (not really rectangular though :D)
 
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i guess it isn't the good kind of bomb :rolleyes:
 

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