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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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[–] GreatAlbatross@feddit.uk 5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

It's a balance to hit in article sharing communities too.
Too much leniency, and you just end up with people posting DMG articles, and tiny un-sourced blogs with snazzy titles.
Too tough, and you end up spending your entire life justifying why various borderline sources are not suitable.

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm guessing Dungeon Master's Guide

[–] GreatAlbatross@feddit.uk 4 points 2 weeks ago

Yep. Damn Wizards infiltrated the UK commercial media a decade ago, and they never left.

[–] Kalcifer@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

[…] Too much leniency, and you just end up with people posting […] tiny un-sourced blogs with snazzy titles. […]

Imo, in a perfect world, if everyone cited their sources, there would be a perfect chain of sources that leads directly to the original. If one collectively cited source was found to be inaccurate, then, logically, all connected references would be nullified.