Post #787867 by Swanky on Wed, Jun 20, 2018 5:07 AM

On 2018-06-19 11:01, tikitube wrote:
From a tiki purists' point of view, you could probably cite tiki as another victim of disruptive technology and subculture commodification, but then some of those same purists (or original hobbyists) would also be guilty of spreading the word of tiki and helping to nudge it back into the spotlight of mainstream media, via their art, writing, and social engagements.

Swanky, at what point does a hobbyist become a "professional"? When he/she makes a living from it? I would guess that most hobbyists here wouldn't be too averse to their books or art becoming hot sellers.

Honestly, I always thought of you as a tiki professional. :wink:

I guess that's a little fuzzy too. Some folks went from hobbyists to just doing a lot more of their hobby, not making a living solely off that hobby. But there are those who are full time doing what was a sometimes hobby gig. If I was a proefessional at this I'm doing VERY BADLY.