ban_hammer

Gavel icon centered inside a solid red circle.
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What does the ban_hammer emoji mean?

The ultimate way to drop the ban hammer on bad takes.

The ban hammer is a classic internet staple used to signify moderation, silencing, or simply shutting down a conversation that has gone off the rails. It is a staple in Discord server culture for moderators to use when enforcing rules or for members to jokingly threaten each other during heated debates.

When to use it

  • Moderating unruly members in a chat channel
  • Shutting down a bad take in discussion
  • Jokingly threatening to ban a close friend
  • Signaling that a conversation is officially over

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the ban_hammer image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the ban_hammer image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the ban_hammer image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.