The lighter side of ADHD
I feel the need for this in my bones, but right now I'm probably a bad candidate for it.
Sure I have a 3D printer still in the box that's worth a couple hundred bucks, but that is still gonna happen because it's a father & son interest. But my photography equipment, and now after this year my collection of power tools, are both fairly valuable and those hobbies are a significant part of my life.
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Ha like I could just give away something so precious like hooby supplies used once. Sacred idols
As long as I hang onto it I can convince myself that I might pick it back up at some point. To give it away is to admit defeat.
Used once? What are you made of, free time? I just like to buy it and dream of the day I will use it.
Make sure to take it out of the box, so you know it's hobby gear and not just a collectible.
But researching and shopping is an essential part of the dopamining
I hate it so much, the anxiety of not understanding the overview of what you are reading abut, the subsequent decisions, the pauses bcs your brainhole just gave out & needed some recharging time, etc.
... wait, did I say 'hate'??
So, whats the protocol when someone lists something, and then immediately they're interested again because they listed it?
(I watched my ex go through this cycle so many fucking times)
I think it's got to be like once you've donated, it's in the system and you're just another borrower.
Maybe there should be a cooling off period for any items over a certain value where you can get it back if you regret donating. But stuff like pens and glitter isn't going to be worth the bother of tracking that sort of thing.
There should be a contract that you get the tools but you also get the last unfinshed project. This way, hopefully we may all collectively finish a project
There's no way a neurotypical figured out that the stars rotate in predictable patterns in the sky that correlate with the changes in seasons and can be used to time crop planting. Also, that guy probably had a cave full of star drawings and was fed by the tribe because he routinely forgot to eat.
We would crash the economy
We would correct the economy
2 birds 1 stone
--> Ornithology hobbyist swapping stuff with geology hobbyist.
This used to exist on Reddit. I believe it was ADHDbay. The trouble is it probably needs to be modded by a neurotypical. I know I could only do it for a short time and then get bored and move on.
This is pretty much what swap meets (aka flea markets) are for.
But for real though. At least some of that furniture they sell will give you fleas.
Yeah was just about to say this is just Facebook Marketplace, or Craigslist.
You've gone even older.
This actually is a good idea
No, see Iβm going to get back to needle felting! Iβm just figure drawing, building battle bots and 3d modelling for a bit. Then Iβll get back to it and Iβll need all my stuff!
Another idea: have 'lending libraries' for hobbies. Leave your art supplies and check out a keyboard and a Ukulele. Donate leather-working tools and while you are there you can use the 3D printer. Kind of like a cross between a maker space and a book library.
Smaller libraries might be able to combine the two ideas. I know you used to be able to check out video cameras and AV equipment before everybody phone did that at my library.
This way creative people in the community who otherwise couldn't afford to express themselves could have access to the tools to do so. I could make more room in my house by donating the art supplies to people who I know will use it... at least until they get bored of that and want to try something else.
I could see people holding classes there in how to use the tools properly, or even just hanging out to give advice to people who want it.
Libraries in the US and Germany and the UK do that right now. Other countries too probably but I only know of those three
Isn't that basically a makerspace?
Sounds like communism, better stamp that out immediately.
I might still have a use for my box of woodcarving tools someday. Maybe.
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I was super into 3D printing and sold and gave away everything. Now I miss it and fighting my urge to buy another printer.
look. I'm really going to use these domains I pay good money for every month
Man, I'm glad my hobbies only require a computer.
I have debated giving hobbies away, but I may be interested in it again in 3 to 6 months.
"Hey uhm i know we just swapped like 30 minutes ago but I've suddenly got the energy and desire to dedicate 50 hours a week into that hobby again, could we swap back?"
But who would take over the website when I get bored?