[Sticky] Is the enthusiast community dying?

@dragon1 Having to perform a "rationalization" of all my fishing tackle will indeed be a surreal experience consolidating down to a single bass boat. For example, with four nets—two for bass and two for muskie—and an abundance of rods and reels, deciding what to include in the new boat is a challenge. I plan to make selections on the fly, choosing gear based on the anticipated fishing conditions for each outing and learning from each fishing experience sir!

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@dragon1 Having to perform a "rationalization" of all my fishing tackle will indeed be a surreal experience consolidating down to a single bass boat. For example, with four nets—two for bass and two for muskie—and an abundance of rods and reels, deciding what to include in the new boat is a challenge. I plan to make selections on the fly, choosing gear based on the anticipated fishing conditions for each outing and learning from each fishing experience sir!

Simplifying is definitely a struggle, but it is absolutely liberating. It also makes each outing much more enjoyable. I’ve wasted way too much time trying to decide between hundreds of combos and it honestly takes away from the experience.

In my experience, what makes an item enthusiast is it's origin. The nature and intent with which it is crafted is what makes an item special, and, in our case, "JDM."

The globalization and bastardization of all things in this life has ruined the uniqueness and eloquence we all once knew and loved. Endless consumerism, coupled with mind-numbing media outlets, have resulted in the absolute dullest population of humans to ever occupy planet Earth. Mediocrity is encouraged, and even outright celebrated, whilst the genuine pursuit of excellence is dismissed as some foreign concept that is only pursued by primitive beings.

Tackle sales have become a mass-casualty event, and the upcoming "anglers" are fueling the fire as they purchase watered-down items from Googan Squad and the likes. Everyone is a bait maker these days, and the "drop" craze has become insufferable. Much of the latest tackle hype can be summarized as worthless chinesium, the total selling-out of the pride of nations.

But alas, here we are, still doing what we love, still keeping our enthusiasm alive and convening on this awesome platform. I am honored to be counted among you gentlemen, and I will continue to light the fires of enthusiasm for all things JDM TACKLE!

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