Chippys_mittensFeb 23

What are some hobbies that are generally looked down on but are not really problematic?

https://lemmy.world/post/43496890

What are some hobbies that are generally looked down on but are not really problematic? - Lemmy.World

My initial thought is video games, everything has pros and cons, sure. However, it feels like anyone not into video games views them extrodinarly negatively. Any other hobbies parallel to that in your opinion?

Show threadHow_do_I_computahFeb 23
Wargaming or anything that brings people to a hobby shop. Trains, RC vehicles, and kites are most acceptable and understandable to people on the outside but still looked down on.
Show threadpinball_wizard

I look at model trains as an addiction I might not come back from.

I always feel that I am just waiting one more day before I give up my basement, free time and money to it. (Only respect to people who use the same technique to hold off serious addictions. It just also happens to work for model trains…so far.)

Feb 24 at 6:29amWeb
Show threadHow_do_I_computahFeb 24
Model trains are a hobby that I love for other people to get into. I want to see your trains and tracks and little villages you’re proud of. I just need my basement for all my other activities!
Show threadpinball_wizardFeb 24

Model trains are a hobby that I love for other people to get into.

Yes! I want to keep my basement for other uses, but I love to hang out with someone who went all in on the hobby!

It’s kind of like having a friend who owns a boat. All the fun, without the work.