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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?

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[–] ChairmanMeow@programming.dev 1 points 1 hour ago

Model train building can be considered a bit weird, but it's one of the most wholesome and welcoming communities you can find.

Sometimes I visit the subreddit for it and am reminded of what that site used to be. Genuine engagement, people just happy to show things off and providing really in depth feedback or tips when asked.

[–] ITGuyLevi@programming.dev 5 points 5 hours ago

Napping. Not everyone understands the fun that can be had.

[–] BeardededSquidward@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

I remember video games having a helluva stigma when I was a kid in school. People mocked me for playing Pokemon. If you were to look at them now, they probably play it religiously.

That aside, I feel like tabletop miniatures get similar dislike. Some people are like "That's cool" but the common layman just think it's playing with expensive toys.

[–] alonsohmtz@feddit.uk 5 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Video games were only lame when the business school people weren't in control.

[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

When was that? Like, the mainframe era? Pong was a commercial product.

It seems more like people intrinsically like it once they try it, and anything that becomes popular becomes less stigmatised.

[–] aesthelete@lemmy.world 9 points 8 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Crozekiel@lemmy.zip 6 points 5 hours ago

I know it isn't what you meant, but my head keeps putting the emphasis on the "in private" part, like everyone is fine with it in public, but those weird-o's doing it in private are disgusting.

[–] KuromiGirl04@lemmy.world 7 points 10 hours ago (6 children)

Toys collecting. Especially dolls and or stuffed animals.

When a guy collects Pokémon figures, that's fine and cool.

However when I like to buy myself Bratz dolls and Hello Kitty stuff and cute plushies, I'm told I am childish and I need to grow up🙄😒

[–] nykula@piefed.social 3 points 6 hours ago

Plushies rock.

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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 6 points 10 hours ago

My first thought was gaming as well. The hobby isn't problematic, but god damn are so many gamers themselves the problem.

[–] btsax@reddthat.com 9 points 12 hours ago (11 children)

Mushroom hunting; most people think the only mushrooms you find in the woods are magic or poisonous

[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 7 hours ago

Depends if you know what you're doing. If so, cool hobby! If not, rip your liver and kidneys.

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