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If you agree with the majority then censorship is ok.
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this post was submitted on 23 Jan 2026
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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 most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.
Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:
- Both “200” and “160” are 2 minutes in microwave math
- When you’re a kid, you don’t realize you’re also watching your mom and dad grow up.
- More dreams have been destroyed by alarm clocks than anything else
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Have you considered that most people like an accurate reflection of how people think about your opinion? They don't want you to shut up, they want you to understand your opinion is unpopular and confront you with that.
There's a big difference between an opinion that's unpopular and an opinion that's actively damaging or inciting. One is worth a discussion, the other is actively stifling discussion in various ways.
In my experience with the public, in social media, the majority prefers agreement and dislikes contradiction. And any means to that is ok. I think it's as simple as that.