watercolor
Silver Member
- Feb 3, 2007
- 4,112
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- Detector(s) used
- V3i, MXT-All Pro and Equinox 800
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
It's always bothered me that when you metal detect, you are considered a "metal detecting hobbyist".
Who was responsible for coining this term? Or, are we all at fault for perpetuating this image of metal detecting.
The first image that comes to mind when I hear the word "hobby" is this. . .
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(usually found discarded in basements, closets, or in garages)
When ANYONE sets foot into a public park or on public land to enjoy a "pastime, diversion, exercise, or other resource
that affords relaxation and enjoyment" (legal of course) they are referred to as a valid "outdoor recreational site user".
If you were a public park site manager, who would you take more seriously, an "outdoor recreational site user" or a "hobbyist"?
I think it would benefit everyone that enjoys metal detecting to share some of their thoughts or ideas on how the stereotyped image
of metal detecting as a "hobby" could be transformed into what it really is. . . a valid, "outdoor recreational activity".
Who was responsible for coining this term? Or, are we all at fault for perpetuating this image of metal detecting.
The first image that comes to mind when I hear the word "hobby" is this. . .
> <
(usually found discarded in basements, closets, or in garages)
When ANYONE sets foot into a public park or on public land to enjoy a "pastime, diversion, exercise, or other resource
that affords relaxation and enjoyment" (legal of course) they are referred to as a valid "outdoor recreational site user".
If you were a public park site manager, who would you take more seriously, an "outdoor recreational site user" or a "hobbyist"?
I think it would benefit everyone that enjoys metal detecting to share some of their thoughts or ideas on how the stereotyped image
of metal detecting as a "hobby" could be transformed into what it really is. . . a valid, "outdoor recreational activity".