Is there a role for the non-hobbyist on this board?

[rhd]

Hi. rhd here. Long time listener, first time caller. I've been a looooong time occasional reader of the Terb Ottawa area boards. I've never posted anything in the past because, well I didn't have anything to post. I'm not a hobbyist and I don't have anything to contribute in the way of reviews or feedback on the lovely ladies of Ottawa (errr...and Kingston). I merely enjoy reading about others' experiences and finding out what goes on in the hobbying world. Living vicariously, I suppose. I have, in recent months, started participating in an "arrangement" of the sort we're not supposed to discuss here. But that's not the same thing.

I know people around here tend to be grumpy with those members who read the reviews but don't post any of their own. However I don't consider myself a leecher as I'm not reading the reviews and then going off to find those gems without leaving any reviews of my own. I simply don't have any reviews to contribute. Similarly, I haven't jumped in on discussions here and there to express an opinion as, because I'm not a hobbyist, I'm not sure my point of view is valid or useful.

Which brings me to my point and my question. Does someone who isn't a hobbyist have any business being on this board?

I know from bobbiz's poll (https://terb.cc/vbulletin/showthread.php?637120) that there is at least one other out there who answered "I don't hobby at all".

 

[MontyC]

There are lots of people who dont hobby but still post

Like inara said, there is the lounge, the lottery group, threads on us gov, cdn passing legislation, politics, and other current events. If you enjoy socializing i would say you dont have to be a full fledged hobbyist. You can get your feet wet and still enjoy the threads that are non industry related. Just enjoy and Relax. Indulge in the little things in life that give you happiness. And socializing is one of those things. enjoy!

 

[rhd]

I'm not sure what role there is for you here. It's like as if you joined a computer repair group, and you don't even own a computer. The reviews are just matter of fact more or less, we don't get that explicit. Not sure what there is to live vicariously in here about.

This is not such a bad analogy. I suppose I find it interesting to see what people who own a computer are up to. Stay up to date on the latest techniques.

 

[gcostanza]

Hi. rhd here. Long time listener, first time caller. I've been a looooong time occasional reader of the Terb Ottawa area boards. I've never posted anything in the past because, well I didn't have anything to post. I'm not a hobbyist and I don't have anything to contribute in the way of reviews or feedback on the lovely ladies of Ottawa (errr...and Kingston). I merely enjoy reading about others' experiences and finding out what goes on in the hobbying world. Living vicariously, I suppose. I have, in recent months, started participating in an "arrangement" of the sort we're not supposed to discuss here. But that's not the same thing.

I know people around here tend to be grumpy with those members who read the reviews but don't post any of their own. However I don't consider myself a leecher as I'm not reading the reviews and then going off to find those gems without leaving any reviews of my own. I simply don't have any reviews to contribute. Similarly, I haven't jumped in on discussions here and there to express an opinion as, because I'm not a hobbyist, I'm not sure my point of view is valid or useful.

Which brings me to my point and my question. Does someone who isn't a hobbyist have any business being on this board?

I know from bobbiz's poll (https://terb.cc/vbulletin/showthread.php?637120) that there is at least one other out there who answered "I don't hobby at all".

In short, yes.

 

[rhd]

You can always browse the lounge area. It’s not always SP/MA related. It’s a lot like the misc section that the bodybuilding forum has.

Thanks, Inara. But it's the SP/MA related stuff that I find interesting.

Yours is a great name, by the way. My favourite companion.

 

[Jabba]

I think you've already found a role for yourself.
Welcome and thank you for your first contribution!