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

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submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/showerthoughts
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[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Remember back in the old web when letting people know your real name was a horrifying breach of personal privacy? Heck, having the same username for multiple places gave me the hives, if it was unique enough.

We need to go back to those days; not just for safety reasons but because there’s a freedom to the individualized anonymity of being a (apparently) distinct user in each instance.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Google: DO NOT SHARE YOUR REAL NAME ON YOUTUBE!!!!!

also Google: so we merged Google+ with YouTube, so now you need to use your real name. Thanks