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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If "Master/Slave" terminology in computing sounds bad now, why not change it to "Dom/Sub"? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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It sounds way less offensive to those who decry the original terminology's problematic roots but still keeps its meaning intact.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

ಠ_ಠ

[–] ultramaven -1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

What? Literally every single relationship can be argued to be “tRiGgErInG”

I’m sick of it, go back to fucking libart class and masturbate to your own utopia

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Anti-progressives who are clearly triggered while accusing other people of being triggered... It's always a great time to break out the popcorn