Showerthoughts

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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. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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If "Master/Slave" terminology in computing sounds bad now, why not change it to "Dom/Sub"? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/showerthoughts

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It sounds way less offensive to those who decry the original terminology's problematic roots but still keeps its meaning intact.

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[–] essell 8 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Stop discriminating then, see the sexiness in the servers, the horniness in the harddrive.

[–] shneancy 3 points 3 months ago

i already do, dronification kink represent, but at least make those search results spicier in their content!

[–] creditCrazy 2 points 3 months ago

After all why call it a hard drive if it doesn't make you hard