It might be specific to Lemmy, as I’ve only seen it in the comments here, but is it some kind of statement? It can’t possibly be easier than just writing “th”? And in many comments I see “th” and “þ” being used interchangeably.

  • A_norny_mousse@feddit.org
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    3 days ago

    German facts.

    The ß or “esset” (also known as “scharfes s” or “sharp s”) is actually the combination of the old long s (ſ) and a regular s.

    ſ + s = ſs = ß

    In German it usually goes back to a combo of ſ + z, aka “ess-zett”. While both explanations are valid, you cannot reduce it to only one.

    • janNatan@lemmy.ml
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      3 days ago

      I meant the character itself (the way it is drawn) is a combination of long s and regular s. But, you’re right.

      Also, the Wikipedia page says a capital ß is actually occasionally used. You learn something every day, I guess.