Is message boarding a hobby?

I would consider message boarding a hobby, although it is also a form of communication, a resource and a pastime. I like the sense of community that sometimes happens and as well as the discussion and hearing other people's opinions.

For me it's entertainment for the time after the wife goes to bed. She goes to bed early and wakes up early.

Signed, million man.

Interesting question, I would say it is a mix of B and E.

I Googled 'hobby vs. pastime' and I'm not completely clear. I think a pastime can become a hobby. For example, occasionally going to a movie is a pastime. But it can become a hobby if you amass a collection, become knowledgeable about movies, collect movie posters, etc.

Same with message boards. I suppose it is a hobby with me because I do it every day and I enjoy the games (like Baker's Dozen), researching certain things that come up, or providing humorous responses. But I suppose it wouldn't be wrong to say pastime either.

I think people are social no matter how much tech tries to separate us.

Plus, I like insulting people who make bad puns.

For me: -
A form of communication
A resource for questions
A pastime

Interesting question. Music and movies are likely the main two art forms that have and continue to provide great joy in my life. While I like to think I can have an enjoyable conversation with just about any random person on many topics, it's especially nice when people discover common interests/passions.

All that to say I've been a user of message boards/forums/newsgroups since the BBS days. Usually to gain knowledge about a topic of interest, or hobby if you will, from not just one, er, knowledgable person, but dozens or even hundreds. And being passionate about certain hobbies, I'm more than happy to pass on gems, imo, to those who might appreciate them. So, I'd consider posting on message boards more of a way to talk about interests/passions/hobbies with like minded people than a hobby unto itself.

However, if someone thinks it's a hobby, and treats it as such, who am I to say they're wrong?

Since MC keeps me up pastime for bed...
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It's truly a means of 2-way communication, and it's a resource for a lot of things (think YT how-to videos). I'll go with a form of entertainment, too. A way to alleviate boredom at times, as well, I'd say.