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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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It is hit or miss. I just got into a fight with a MAGA troll claiming that wikipedia vote totals are completely made up. I thought I wouldn't have to deal with stupidity like that on lemmy.
The Internet is the Internet. As the Fediverse grows, it'll encounter all the same problems that the other social media platforms do, except one: People won't be locked into a single website controlled by a monolithic corporation. That's a big enough improvement in my books.
Do you know that the earth is flat?
I had a pretty curated feed on reddit where I basically got rid of most subs that allowed toxicity. So I've actually noticed more toxicity since the switch. But I've also noticed that posts have more of a personal vibe hear that I'm all for.
I've generally found that avoiding the biggest crowds seems to also avoid some (though not all) of the worst behavior. More specialized subreddits, communities, and magazines tend to be more chill, and also more focused on their topics.