On June 9, 2003 01:46 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Our hobbies are our toys.
> But I do agree that many have disintegreated into things to set on the
> shelf rather than build and work with. And now they're all "consultants"
> to help you develop your hobby!
I disagree. You're just seeing the normal boom bust. When it's a "real" hobby
then you've got a certain type of person involved. It grows. It becomes
popular and you start to attract a wider group. Finally it gets hyped and
you'll see a bunch who have no real interest. Then you'll have the bust.
I know plenty of people who setup darkrooms during the 70's and 80s. It was
faddish. Many stopped and moved onto the latest fad. Others moved further
into the thing.
Nick
