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. The most popular seem to be lighthearted, clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts: 1

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I feel like Fediverse users are nicer to each other and more generous with upvotes than reddit. (self.showerthoughts)

submitted 2 years ago by LemmyBe to c/showerthoughts

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i’m doing it because I want to make the fediverse more friendly place, in hopes of making it more welcoming for new users, and the nicer place in general. But I wonder how much is just less bots.

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[–] Reliant1087 24 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Really? To me, it's unfair to characterize mildlyinfuriating as an agitation community that spreads negativity. I enjoy browsing there because it's a place to bond over shared frustration and humor.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I think subs like publicfreakout were definitely a better example of agitation. Had to filter that shit out.

[–] Reliant1087 1 points 2 years ago

Public freakout was more agitation but even then it was like people can be so stupid or it was genuine content about people being treated unfairly that was creating some awareness.

For me the genuine agitation things were the ragebait stuff like 5 minutes hacks/crafts and posting blatantly wrong or reprehensible takes to generate negative engagement like a lot of content on AITA.