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I want to understand where you're coming from. But I do think there's a false equivalence here. DJing is a creative process with no defined goal. There's only s

I want to understand where you're coming from. But I do think there's a false equivalence here. DJing is a creative process with no defined goal. There's only so many ways an Ansible playbook can be realistically written to install some software, it's the opposite of a creative process. Tapping your foot can't be considered a hobby right? It produces nothing tangible and involves no creativity.

jjulius 5y ago
It is a creative process, for sure, but that's just one reason I do it. Another reason is just getting lost in it, forgetting about everything else and just "being in it". The same can be said about a lot of other hobbies, regardless of what kind of process it might or might not be. Just doing it and being in it - reading and getting lost in a book, watching a movie and getting lost in it, going on a hike and getting lost in the woods (metaphorically, not actually lost, lol), writing code and getting lost in it, etc.. Ansible playbooks can be the same way! The point of hobbies for many people is just because they like to do it, nothing more, nothing less. There may also be other reasons, such as the creativity for me, but there are also times when I'm not feeling super creative and my set will just be an un-mixed playlist of music that I just want to get lost in in that moment... if that makes sense. Some people might just like losing themselves in an Ansible playbook, or think they're fun for fun's sake or whatever reason. :)
dec0dedab0de 5y ago
Writing ansible playbooks can be very creative, and so can tapping your foot. Also, there is no requirement that a hobby has to produce something tangible or be creative. Watching television, drinking, people watching, and meditating could all be considered hobbies. Anything you do somewhat regularly to relax or for enjoyment, that isn't your job, is a hobby.
laumars 5y ago
Sometimes a hobby is just something you find pleasantly distracting. Sudokus aren’t creative yet are thoroughly enjoyed by some. It doesn’t have to be creative nor worthwhile. Just something that you enjoy. Perhaps yours is trolling nerd forums about other peoples choice of hobbies? :P
vineyardmike 5y ago
> Tapping your foot can't be considered a hobby right? It produces nothing tangible and involves no creativity. Let me introduce you to the world of tap-dancing my friend.

jjulius 5y ago

It is a creative process, for sure, but that's just one reason I do it. Another reason is just getting lost in it, forgetting about everything else and just "being in it". The same can be said about a lot of other hobbies, regardless of what kind of process it might or might not be. Just doing it and being in it - reading and getting lost in a book, watching a movie and getting lost in it, going on a hike and getting lost in the woods (metaphorically, not actually lost, lol), writing code and getting lost in it, etc.. Ansible playbooks can be the same way! The point of hobbies for many people is just because they like to do it, nothing more, nothing less. There may also be other reasons, such as the creativity for me, but there are also times when I'm not feeling super creative and my set will just be an un-mixed playlist of music that I just want to get lost in in that moment... if that makes sense. Some people might just like losing themselves in an Ansible playbook, or think they're fun for fun's sake or whatever reason. :)

dec0dedab0de 5y ago

Writing ansible playbooks can be very creative, and so can tapping your foot. Also, there is no requirement that a hobby has to produce something tangible or be creative. Watching television, drinking, people watching, and meditating could all be considered hobbies. Anything you do somewhat regularly to relax or for enjoyment, that isn't your job, is a hobby.

laumars 5y ago

Sometimes a hobby is just something you find pleasantly distracting. Sudokus aren’t creative yet are thoroughly enjoyed by some. It doesn’t have to be creative nor worthwhile. Just something that you enjoy. Perhaps yours is trolling nerd forums about other peoples choice of hobbies? :P

vineyardmike 5y ago

> Tapping your foot can't be considered a hobby right? It produces nothing tangible and involves no creativity. Let me introduce you to the world of tap-dancing my friend.