Just had an interesting thought. I notice some people class "gaming" as a hobby, but others would laugh or raise an eyebrow at the idea.
An online dictionary says:
So why do so many people think this is ridiculous? People never bat an eyelid when I've mentioned what I consider to be my "hobbies", I suppose because I do them with achieving something tangible in mind (ie: being productive). However, if I were to mention gaming, which I've got back into recently and am enjoying, they'd say I need to get out more.
I think that these days, gaming is on a par with watching films. So what's the issue?
An online dictionary says:
an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation: Her hobbies include stamp-collecting and woodcarving.
So why do so many people think this is ridiculous? People never bat an eyelid when I've mentioned what I consider to be my "hobbies", I suppose because I do them with achieving something tangible in mind (ie: being productive). However, if I were to mention gaming, which I've got back into recently and am enjoying, they'd say I need to get out more.

I think that these days, gaming is on a par with watching films. So what's the issue?