Yeah that’s kinda my issue as well.
People spend their time watching others instead of spending their time mastering their craft.
Laziness has a lot to do with it I think. And the social aspect of having something to talk about in day-to-day life.
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We all have our niche things, at the end of the day. I like to watch competitive Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments on Sunday evenings. I could use that time to write or read a book, but playing Yu-Gi-Oh myself. But I enjoy seeing what the best players of a game I love can do.