Stepping into a shower/bath/tub can sometimes be more than just a cleansing ritual. It's a time for reflection/contemplation/deep thought, and that's exactly what r/Showerthoughts is all about. This popular/active/trending subreddit is dedicated to sharing those random/unexpected/curious thoughts that pop into your head while you're scrubbing/lathering/washing. From the simple/mundane/everyday to the truly outrageous/bizarre/mind-blowing, there's a shower thought for everyone here.

• Dive into a world of
• pondering the meaning of life
• Share your own thoughts

Am I the A-hole for Posting This?

My friend/roommate/partner is totally/kinda/super obsessed/into/crazy about this video game/TV show/new app. They're constantly/always/nonstop talking about it and expecting/wanting/demanding that I play/watch/use it too. I just don't care/am not interested/find it boring, but they keep/make me/pressure me to.

Recently/Last week/A few days ago, I saw/heard/read something hilarious/interesting/stupid about their obsession/love/interest. It was a meme/tweet/post and I just had to share it/felt like posting it/couldn't resist.

Now/They're/Suddenly, they're mad/pissed/upset at me because they think I'm making fun of/disrespecting/insulting their hobby/passion/favorite thing. Did I overreact/do something dumb/mess up?.

Maybe I should have just kept it to myself.

Maybe they're just having a bad day and I shouldn't take it personally.

ELI5: How Does Reddit Work?

Reddit is like a massive discussion board where people can share all sorts of topics. It's made up of tons of different communities called subreddits, each focused on a particular interest. You can look for groups that discuss anything from cats and dogs to politics and current events.

To participate, you sign up and can then read posts. You can also make your own posts and engage with others.

The cool thing about Reddit is that it's all based on likes and dislikes. If people agree with it, they vote for it. If people don't agree with it, they vote against it. This helps to keep the best content at the top.

So, basically, Reddit is a giant online community where people can talk about anything they want!

Gatekeeping Your Subreddit: A Guide to Toxicity

Welcome to the dank realm of subreddits, where passionate folks gather to debate about {everything and nothing topics imaginable. But every online space has its own unique vibe, and sometimes, that vibe can go haywire.

That's where gatekeeping comes in. It's the art of managing who participates and what they do. A good gatekeeper can help guarantee a positive community, but a bad one? Well, let's just say they can turn up the heat.

• Abuse of power
• Subreddit wars
• A hostile environment

So, how do you avoid becoming the toxicity of gatekeeping? That's what this guide is all about.

The Circlejerk is Real

Yo dude, let me lay down some truth on you. This whole community thing? It's totally real. Like, I've seen it with my own two eyes. People consumed with this one thing, and they'll rationalize it no matter what. It's like a hive mind in the making, you know? Like, if you try to point something alternative, they'll just attack you.

• Seriously
• Check it out

The Ultimate Guide to Karma Farming

Hey there, noob! Want to become a high-status legend in this community/place/realm? It all starts with grabbing/accumulating/hoarding some sweet, sweet karma. Don't worry, it ain't rocket science. This guide will teach you the basics/fundamentals/tricks of karma farming and have you climbing/soaring/leaping up the ranks in no time. First things first, you gotta know your target audience/playerbase/crowd. What do they like? What gets them fired up/pumped/excited? Find that sweet spot and start churning out/posting/spewing content that'll make them drool/gush/swoon with delight.

• Spam the comment sections
• Be controversial (but not too controversial)
• Stay relevant

Remember, karma is everything/the name of the game/your currency here. Treat it with respect/Hoard it like gold/Use it wisely. Don't be a scrub/noob/newbie and get caught farming/spamming/cheating. Be smart, more info be slick/subtle/ingenious, and soon enough you'll be swimming in karma like a boss/god/legend.