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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Apps doing year wrapped gives you a hint on how are you being tracked. There is probably a legal issue in there somewhere like data retention. (self.showerthoughts)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by wabafee to c/showerthoughts

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Spotify wrapped started this trend seems other apps are following through. Seeing a summary of things you did with there app. Kind of gives you a hint how much other things are being tracked.

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[–] Ironfacebuster 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

"You bought $300 worth of candles every month!"

Don't remind me 😔

[–] wabafee 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

What's the candle for?

[–] Lumisal 7 points 2 days ago

That's for him, his app, their data brokers, and their 198 ad partners to know!

Or you too if you buy the data 😇💸