What dont you like about this hobby

[RobertInOntario]

Lack of diversity among modelers. Face it, go to a train show and 90% of people there fit a certain age/sex/socioeconomic and sometimes political demographic. It happens with many hobbies, and I am not sure why that is. But, I think model railroading could use more input from women and the younger crowd, as well as from different cultures. New perspectives could keep things fresh and exciting.

I think this is what bothers me the most as well, or at least something similar. On the other hand, I find it fascinating "studying" what kind of people groups are attracted to different hobbies or interests. I'm also into hiking and outdoor pursuits, as well as health and fitness -- I like to observe the different types of people that are drawn to these interests as well.

I think what bothers me most is when some people obsess over certain details, i.e. some insist that you must always weather your locos while others say you shouldn't. I think others are too particular with the detail standards of their locos.

In some ways, I don't fit into the MRR demographic and in other ways I do. For example, I'm more artistic and not mechanically inclined at all. I generally like trains because of the memories, mood and atmosphere they evoke -- enjoying their sights and sounds. I'd be hopeless at trying to help repair or restore an actual loco!

I take the MRR pricing problems in stride because that problem affects almost every interest. Usually, you can still find deals or ways to get around these.

Rob