Elitism and Gatekeeping: Thoughts and Rambles

Elitism and Gatekeeping is something that has plagued hobbies for years whether it is Gunpla, Warhammer, comics, games, and so on. It’s unavoidable, annoying, and can easily drive a new hobbyist out. Let’s just break down some things beforehand. What are elitism and gatekeeping? Elitism can be boiled down to having an attitude of a person who regards themselves as better than others. I’m not … Continue reading Elitism and Gatekeeping: Thoughts and Rambles

Comparisons: The Thief of Hobby Joy?

Comparisons are something that is often thrown around in the hobby spectrum. “Oh, how can I be like so and so?” or “Why can I create something cool like (insert favorite artist here)?” I’d like to state in the beginning that not all comparisons are bad. It may help you see what’s possible in the hobby mediums you enjoy (such as Warhammer or scale tank … Continue reading Comparisons: The Thief of Hobby Joy?