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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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[–] [email protected] 30 points 9 months ago (3 children)

I'll sometimes comment on stuff but overwhelmingly I don't. I was the same way on reddit. I just feel that I don't have anything meaningful to say so why say anything.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I find myself commenting a lot more here. It's more conversational than reddit. Comments are longer and not just one liner's, and the smaller community means my comments won't be buried. It also feels like a gateway drug to posting. I should post something today. I won't, but I should.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

Yeah, I comment more and longer. Because I'm more confident it will be seen.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

And that's the right way to approach it, but in a platform were niche communities are so empty, even a meaningless comment counts

But yeah, I try to follow the same approach, I'm interested in many things, and subscribed to a lot of communities, but why should I comment if it doesn't help or adds anything to the theme of the post

Well, If anyone reads this, keep this as a good habit, even if it feels a bit weird in here, comment when you are of help, and learn from others when you have nothing to say

Edit: I love how the replies to this are doing the exact opposite lol, take care boys, I actually got a good laugh from this

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I just wanted to say I also This

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Thank you for your service

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago

I think it was our lack of coordination...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

I have this same issue as well.

I just don't feel like I have anything insightful or meaningful to say.

But, I feel like I should in the community I mainly frequent since it's really quiet a lot and the main mod feels like the only person keeping things ticking along.