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Why does everything seem like clickbait?
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I wonder if it's because people are starting to see the commercialisation of every waking moment as normal. My hobby forums, which have mostly been a safe space from all this, are starting to see an increasing number of people trying to monetize the fun.
You make an interesting point, and I can see it a little across many hobby sectors...
Sports was about cheering your home team, waving colours and fawning for your favourite star players or rookies, now the gambling and betting aspect is pushed front and center to the point that you can't go to any game or broadcast without hearing about it.
Crypto and NFT bullshit came and went through a number of industries.
Etsy (not that this is necessarily bad) has people spending more effort in selling their hobby because it's easier to do than ever.
Hobbies involving collecting things other than bullion, coins and beanie babies has had more focus on the monetary value or rarity rather than design.
Add scalpers to the mix buying up anything expected to be limited in order to make a quick buck. More and more it's about the money part and less the fun part...