r/MadeMeSmile
Strangers being decent to each other, collected into one feed for the days when every other feed has been too much.
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How to get the most from it
r/MadeMeSmile sits in The Wholesome Web under Unwind, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something wholesome.
About this category: Animals, kindness, compliments from strangers and pages built purely to improve your afternoon. No irony anywhere on this list.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Something kind-hearted
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
r/MadeMeSmile: quick answers
Is r/MadeMeSmile free?
Yes. r/MadeMeSmile is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use r/MadeMeSmile?
No. You can use r/MadeMeSmile without signing up for anything.
Does r/MadeMeSmile work on a phone?
Yes. r/MadeMeSmile works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is r/MadeMeSmile safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does r/MadeMeSmile take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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