I've been cubing for six years.

[Deleted member 19792]

I solve the cube in 5th grade. 5 years later I still know how to solve it. I considered speedcubing in 6-8th grade, but never got the chance since I had to deal with depression. I could not find another way out since my grades dropped. By a lot...

In 9th grade, I was still depressed, and I got back into cubing. I was able to get a Guhong (Next month is my 1 year speedsolving anniversary!) on November 8th.

This is my first year competing. fifth year knowing how to solve it..

Cubing helps out of hard times Especially after what I did here.

 

[Bob]

I doubt anyone who attended worlds would say that 'people are becoming less passionate' or 'cubing is becoming boring'. For me, a huge huge part of cubing is the competition aspect, being able to meet and see people from all around the world and have lots of fun. People whom I would have otherwise never met.

That is virtually the only aspect I take part in. Other than some demonstrations at schools and conferences and stuff, I think it's been years since I've solved a cube outside a competition.