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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 best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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[–] weariedfae 20 points 8 months ago (3 children)

I delete about 80% of the comments I write before posting. Even if I took the time to write a long response. This is because of the general nature of the Internet and reddit culture is definitely here on Lemmy. But, like this comment, I'll try to engage more because I also miss the discussion aspect on posts.

[–] FinishingDutch 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Most people are guilty of that to some extent. You want to make a good response, but end up overthinking it and moving on. Which is a shame. God only knows how many awesome comments end up in the digital wastebasket.

Besides, what’s the worst that can happen? Who really gives a fuck about downvotes anyway.

[–] TangledHyphae 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I do the exact same thing, once my comment reaches a paragraph long I just think "this is way too much stupid information to add, fuck it all, cancel." Maybe I should shitpost random thoughts either way and let the chips fall where they may.

[–] thehatfox 4 points 8 months ago

Just go for it. At the end of the day it’s only internet points.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

I often realise as I've written it that I may be doxxing myself (sharing an anecdote about my past etc) so often that's my reason to delete. It's pretty paranoid but I do value my anonymity here.