What makes a good hobbiest a good hobbiest?

[lildude]

Did I like, Totally kill this thread or something.

Now BUMP!

[dubtaco]

I think a good hobbist/breeder is one who is willing to take the time to teach those, like me, who may not have their experience/knowledge.

[Russell Peters]

Quote: Originally Posted by dubtaco I think a good hobbist/breeder is one who is willing to take the time to teach those, like me, who may not have their experience/knowledge.

Very good point.

[aquitori]

No such thing as a "Good Hobbyist". A hobbyist is one who does the hobby for what they want out of it and not to what others think. JMHO

[schildkoi]

Quote: The good hobbyists I know, are gracious, outgoing, willing to share, passionate about learning, and driven with the japanese concept of "kaisen", the daily striving for improvement. Kinda sounds like a cross section of KB folks!!!!!

Its one things to be a "good koikeeper." Being a good koikeeper does not make one a good hobbyist. I think Dick's definition hits the nail on the head with perhaps the addition of "passion to share/teach," as well.

Steve

[kingkong]

A good hobby is a therapeutic, calming, fulfilling hobby that can be a wild blurred obsession.