Would you like speedcubing to become really popular?

[RDT96]

I'm kinda popular cuz I can solve the cube fast. If everyone else could., I'd just be normal.

 

[Nukoca]

I'm kinda popular cuz I can solve the cube fast. If everyone else could., I'd just be normal.

Are you abnormal? It's just a hobby.

 

[gpt_kibutz]

I'm kinda popular cuz I can solve the cube fast. If everyone else could., I'd just be normal.

That's he whole reason why I do not bring my cube to street. Everybodys' mouths fall of I'm just shy

 

[Zane_C]

I would rather it stayed not that popular, cubing is a talent you should be proud of, but if everyone started doing it, it would spoil it.

 

[Jason]

A lot of you don't want cubing to become popular because all of a sudden, you won't be so special and geeky any more. Also a lot of you don't want cubing to become mainstream because all of a sudden you won't be so original and different from the norm any more. A lot of these comments are so pathetic, grow up and do whatever you find cool without having to worry if it's popular or geeky. People who want to be trendy spend loads of time an effort following the norm and fashion. But it sounds like a lot of people here are ready to spend just as much time and effort doing the opposite. How about just going with what you personally find cool and forget about the rest. But if you find things cool just because most other people don't, well grow up and get over you identity crisis. It's not because you can solve a cube fast that you're so special. And if you want people to think you're special, get some counciling. Why should I decide to hate cricket just because a load of upper class farts play it?

 

[Innocence]

What all the other Australians said. Enough for WCA=good, but too many is bad. Sorry about the bad grammar, I'm forcing myself to learn dvorak.

 

[endless_akatsuki]

It'd be pretty awesome if it did indeed become popular. Why the hell would someone stop doing something if it becomes mainstream? That makes no sense. The only good reason I can think of why this may be is that some people like to appear special and talented and crap. It doesn't take any of that to get sub-minute.


If it was more popular, it'd be more fun. And as for those snotty-ass kids, It's good training of self-control.

 

[Jason]

It'd be pretty awesome if it did indeed become popular. Why the hell would someone stop doing something if it becomes mainstream? That makes no sense. The only good reason I can think of why this may be is that some people like to appear special and talented and crap. It doesn't take any of that to get sub-minute.


If it was more popular, it'd be more fun. And as for those snotty-ass kids, It's good training of self-control.

+1

Yeah, a lot of people seem to be really obsessed about their image. So much effort into maintaining a geeky image. Just as sad as the high-school jocks.



EDIT: Reminds me of the film Fight Club: "You're not your f***ing kakis"

 

[gyc6001]

I don't mind if speedcubing becomes popular.
My country is still new in speedcubing, other states than mine just have a few only.

 

[AndyRoo789]

It'd be nice if there were a few more speedcubers, but I wouldn't want it to be over 50% of the population. It wouldn't really be considered a talent if most people did it.
For example, most people know how to speak English so its not a talent.

I want it to be a unique thing, and I want people to be amazed when they see me do a solve.

 

[Jason]

I want it to be a unique thing, and I want people to be amazed when they see me do a solve.

Oh my God!!!!!!!! Just run around naked in the streets, you'll get loads more amazement

 

[Innocence]

I want it to be a unique thing, and I want people to be amazed when they see me do a solve.

Oh my God!!!!!!!! Just run around naked in the streets, you'll get loads more amazement

+1.

Although I see where he's coming from, a lot of people play the piano, but to be good at it is still considered a talent.

EDIT: I'm basically trying to say that nobody sub-50 is going to stop being talented in a hurry.

 

[Cyrus C.]

I want it to be a unique thing, and I want people to be amazed when they see me do a solve.

Oh my God!!!!!!!! Just run around naked in the streets, you'll get loads more amazement

Notice your also being different than the norm in this thread. I take it that's a bad thing?

 

[fanwuq]

I want it to be a unique thing, and I want people to be amazed when they see me do a solve.

Oh my God!!!!!!!! Just run around naked in the streets, you'll get loads more amazement

Notice your also being different than the norm in this thread. I take it that's a bad thing?

What?!
76 out of 232 is not that abnormal.
His purpose is to share what he truly believes, not for the sake of being abnormal.
I agree 100% with all Jason's points.

 

[ElderKingpin]

just enough so competitions have better outcomes

 

[JTW2007]

Seeing as it's an increasingly recurring facet of this discussion, I'd like to express my opinion on speedcubing being regarded as something amazing or special. I disagree. I don't see anything special or amazing about cubing, it's just what observers make it. It's just a puzzle, not different in my mind from something "mundane" like a crossword or fifteen puzzle. The fact that some speedcubers would like to limit its popularity so as to retain their amazing capabilities is even more distressing to me. Yes, I value individualism, but differentiation doesn't have to be attained through perceived superiority. That said, I certainly wouldn't want speedcubing to become mainstream either, but I have alternative reasons for believing so.

 

[Muesli]

Youre all forgetting the fact that 20 years ago Speedcubing WAS mainstream.

 

[4Chan]

I think I posted in this thread before too.
I want bigger competitions for sure.

The only thing I hate is... nublets.
Not the fact that they're new, but the fact that they lack logic, are lazy, and are pretty immature.

Example of someone who is not a noob: OregonTrail is kinda new, hes not super fast, but his posts have a quality to them.

I'm sure you can find examples of the noobs, they're in abundance.


EDIT: @Musli: The WHOLE 7x7?

 

[JTW2007]

the fact that they lack logic, are lazy, and are pretty immature.

I agree generally. My response to Jason's earlier post (although I completely respect and see the legitimacy of that perspective) would be similar. I find that I strongly dislike many people I'm exposed to for similar qualities to those presented by Cubes=Life (which I do realize sounds fairly hypocritical). These people generally happen to be popular. My justification for not engaging in mainstream activities is one based out of fear of becoming even more similar to those who I dislike.

 

[StachuK1992]

I'd like the speedsolving population to grow, but I wouldn't want it to change, apart from possibly people being more mature, both newcomers and old-timers. (not so much this)

Competitions would be more frequent.
Competitions would happen closer to home.
Cubers would be nearby, so meet-ups would be fun.

The only bad parts about an enlargening group, imo, would be the fact that you wouldn't get to know people from far-away places as well. One would be too encompassed in the people nearby that they wouldn't have the initiative to go and find new people elsewhere. Also, the forums would not be as much fun. Right now, I feel as though I know people on the forum. If there were a LOT of frequent users, it'd be really hard to keep track of everything, and that would drive me insane.