Whats made you happy today?
Whats made you happy today?
(04 Aug 2015, 10:59 am)LeeCalder I am fully aware of that, however, I don't like being referred to as a bus spotter because of the stereotypes that are attached to it. For that reason, I'd rather be labeled at Bus Enthusiast.Don't get why it annoys some so much as they mean exactly the same thing to most people anyway.
A bit like when I go to to get my train photos, most people around my age that do so HATE being called a train spotter. So do I, I am a train enthusiast.
(04 Aug 2015, 10:59 am)LeeCalder I am fully aware of that, however, I don't like being referred to as a bus spotter because of the stereotypes that are attached to it. For that reason, I'd rather be labeled at Bus Enthusiast.Don't get why it annoys some so much as they mean exactly the same thing to most people anyway.
A bit like when I go to to get my train photos, most people around my age that do so HATE being called a train spotter. So do I, I am a train enthusiast.
Why does anyone honestly give a hoot what people think/say? Sure, you may get a few jibes for it not being a 'mainstream' hobby or whatnot, but that's about it!
I don't make a point of banging on about any of my hobbies to anyone, but that's because they're my hobbies, and I realise not everyone will share the same interests. I'll talk about football to friends on a Saturday morning, I'll talk about collecting rave music and vinyl to friends I know through that scene, and I'll talk about buses to people I know through this scene.
End of the day, if you're embarrassed about it being a hobby, then it's not a hobby. Where's the enjoyment of looking over your shoulder constantly?
(04 Aug 2015, 11:29 am)LeeCalder Because I had the piss taken out of me for about 5 years at school, that's why.
(04 Aug 2015, 11:29 am)LeeCalder Because I had the piss taken out of me for about 5 years at school, that's why.
(04 Aug 2015, 11:28 am)aureolin Why does anyone honestly give a hoot what people think/say? Sure, you may get a few jibes for it not being a 'mainstream' hobby or whatnot, but that's about it!
I don't make a point of banging on about any of my hobbies to anyone, but that's because they're my hobbies, and I realise not everyone will share the same interests. I'll talk about football to friends on a Saturday morning, I'll talk about collecting rave music and vinyl to friends I know through that scene, and I'll talk about buses to people I know through this scene.
End of the day, if you're embarrassed about it being a hobby, then it's not a hobby. Where's the enjoyment of looking over your shoulder constantly?
(04 Aug 2015, 11:29 am)LeeCalder Because I had the piss taken out of me for about 5 years at school, that's why.I'm sorry you have had to go through that Lee, I really am, I can say I know what it feels like to be bullied, I was nearly bullied to death mate...Literally
(04 Aug 2015, 11:28 am)aureolin Why does anyone honestly give a hoot what people think/say? Sure, you may get a few jibes for it not being a 'mainstream' hobby or whatnot, but that's about it!
I don't make a point of banging on about any of my hobbies to anyone, but that's because they're my hobbies, and I realise not everyone will share the same interests. I'll talk about football to friends on a Saturday morning, I'll talk about collecting rave music and vinyl to friends I know through that scene, and I'll talk about buses to people I know through this scene.
End of the day, if you're embarrassed about it being a hobby, then it's not a hobby. Where's the enjoyment of looking over your shoulder constantly?
(04 Aug 2015, 11:29 am)LeeCalder Because I had the piss taken out of me for about 5 years at school, that's why.I'm sorry you have had to go through that Lee, I really am, I can say I know what it feels like to be bullied, I was nearly bullied to death mate...Literally
What I was meaning was that I feel like I'm being looked down on as a "bus spotter" by "higher-up" enthusiasts not by other members of the public.
(04 Aug 2015, 11:47 am)GX03 SVC What I was meaning was that I feel like I'm being looked down on as a "bus spotter" by "higher-up" enthusiasts not by other members of the public.Try not to think that, some of these "higher up" bus spotters probably think they are better than what they actually are and some won't have time for the less known enthusiasts on the scene.
(04 Aug 2015, 11:47 am)GX03 SVC What I was meaning was that I feel like I'm being looked down on as a "bus spotter" by "higher-up" enthusiasts not by other members of the public.Try not to think that, some of these "higher up" bus spotters probably think they are better than what they actually are and some won't have time for the less known enthusiasts on the scene.
(04 Aug 2015, 11:47 am)GX03 SVC What I was meaning was that I feel like I'm being looked down on as a "bus spotter" by "higher-up" enthusiasts not by other members of the public.Do your own thing, don't give a shit what others think, go about your own business and people bring you down...
(04 Aug 2015, 11:41 am)Jimmi And does referring to yourself as a "bus enthusiast" make you any less prone to bullying than "bus spotter"?
This is a hobby many will take the mick out of you through school though.
Back when I was a lad, we didn't have facebook. And the only game we had on a mobile phone was snake.
(04 Aug 2015, 11:43 am)MrFozz I agree with that, that is the point I am trying to put across
I'm sorry you have had to go through that Lee, I really am, I can say I know what it feels like to be bullied, I was nearly bullied to death mate...Literally
End of the day, you need to think about it, if your looking over your shoulder, Adrian is right, your losing out on the 'enjoyment', am not here to have a dig or anything, you need to take a real look at your hobby and if you really do enjoy it mate...
Think about it mate
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(04 Aug 2015, 11:43 am)MrFozz I agree with that, that is the point I am trying to put across
I'm sorry you have had to go through that Lee, I really am, I can say I know what it feels like to be bullied, I was nearly bullied to death mate...Literally
End of the day, you need to think about it, if your looking over your shoulder, Adrian is right, your losing out on the 'enjoyment', am not here to have a dig or anything, you need to take a real look at your hobby and if you really do enjoy it mate...
Think about it mate
(04 Aug 2015, 11:55 am)LeeCalder It does yes. Purely because of the stereotypes associated with the word "Bus Spotter".Lee, Lee, Lee
(04 Aug 2015, 11:55 am)LeeCalder It does yes. Purely because of the stereotypes associated with the word "Bus Spotter".Lee, Lee, Lee
(04 Aug 2015, 12:00 pm)MrFozz Lee, Lee, Lee
End of the day, it is what you are, it is what I am, it is what Jimmi is(soz dude)
Bus Spotter/Train Spotter, that is what we are, whether we like it or not...
In reality the more we whinge and moan about it, it will give your tormentors ammunition to pick on you and wind you up
(04 Aug 2015, 12:00 pm)MrFozz Lee, Lee, Lee
End of the day, it is what you are, it is what I am, it is what Jimmi is(soz dude)
Bus Spotter/Train Spotter, that is what we are, whether we like it or not...
In reality the more we whinge and moan about it, it will give your tormentors ammunition to pick on you and wind you up
(04 Aug 2015, 11:47 am)GX03 SVC What I was meaning was that I feel like I'm being looked down on as a "bus spotter" by "higher-up" enthusiasts not by other members of the public.
(04 Aug 2015, 11:47 am)GX03 SVC What I was meaning was that I feel like I'm being looked down on as a "bus spotter" by "higher-up" enthusiasts not by other members of the public.
So come on. Million Pound question: What determines whether or not you're a "highly respected" enthusiast?
It seems to be, that if you've taken pictures or been around since the year dot, then you automatically command respect from the entire hobby. I've never understood it, and probably never will. I've always just taken each individual as I find them, and if they're alright with me, then they'll always get that mutual respect back. Respect is something that is earned though, and not something that is accumulated or inherited.
(04 Aug 2015, 4:18 pm)aureolin So come on. Million Pound question: What determines whether or not you're a "highly respected" enthusiast?
It seems to be, that if you've taken pictures or been around since the year dot, then you automatically command respect from the entire hobby. I've never understood it, and probably never will. I've always just taken each individual as I find them, and if they're alright with me, then they'll always get that mutual respect back. Respect is something that is earned though, and not something that is accumulated or inherited.
(04 Aug 2015, 4:18 pm)aureolin So come on. Million Pound question: What determines whether or not you're a "highly respected" enthusiast?
It seems to be, that if you've taken pictures or been around since the year dot, then you automatically command respect from the entire hobby. I've never understood it, and probably never will. I've always just taken each individual as I find them, and if they're alright with me, then they'll always get that mutual respect back. Respect is something that is earned though, and not something that is accumulated or inherited.
(04 Aug 2015, 4:18 pm)aureolin So come on. Million Pound question: What determines whether or not you're a "highly respected" enthusiast?
It seems to be, that if you've taken pictures or been around since the year dot, then you automatically command respect from the entire hobby. I've never understood it, and probably never will. I've always just taken each individual as I find them, and if they're alright with me, then they'll always get that mutual respect back. Respect is something that is earned though, and not something that is accumulated or inherited.
(04 Aug 2015, 4:18 pm)aureolin So come on. Million Pound question: What determines whether or not you're a "highly respected" enthusiast?
It seems to be, that if you've taken pictures or been around since the year dot, then you automatically command respect from the entire hobby. I've never understood it, and probably never will. I've always just taken each individual as I find them, and if they're alright with me, then they'll always get that mutual respect back. Respect is something that is earned though, and not something that is accumulated or inherited.
