Using the paragraph mark as a bullet point?

Factual Questions
1

I’ve noticed the New York Times does this. Is it just another part of their own quirky styles? Anyone know the origins?

2

It’s just a design thing. The pilcrow (official name) looks different from a bullet.

3

I suppose I should have pointed out that it was just another dingbat idea. . . .

4

Bada BING!