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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted, clever little truths, hidden in daily life.
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You literally have what you seek. You want to be an island, and you are one.
No they don't; they just said they're taking a stand against the phone company.
The reasoning behind it is concern for their privacy though.
That's incorrect, my appologies for the confusion.
My privacy concerns are a seperate issue that causes additional turmoil. Most services throw a ton of 2fa at you once they see the vpn, typically involving some means of identifying you with a phone number. Discord is the most common place I run into. That's a lot of stuff I'm missing out on just with one service.
I'm standing against telecoms because they provide terrible service for rediculous prices. I'm especially aware of what they can offer as I used to work in Bell's loyalty department (lasted a month LOL). By paying for shitty phone services, I'm accepting it. I'd rather search for an alternative.
I mean, who wouldn't want internet access anywhere they want in their city?