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it's a combination of people seeking aesthetic (imo), and naturally, preventing an oled, plasma, or crt from burn-in

If the screen is off, what's to burn in?

nothing because that is a screen saver. but yeah you're right, it's probably mostly people who just want to see a visualization? i'd never argue screensavers are a logical choice lol

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