Does hardcore freestyle help growth?

[Christof]

@Adi i meant overall forum activity, i admit that wasn't well expressed.

Another thing is that there are probably numerous new freestylers, but today it takes much more to be noticed.

[Christof]

once upon a time there was 'joy and fun' in freestyle.

wtf... i still do freestyle for fun. if you don't have fun at freestyling at all, what's the point? just to prove yourself? or even just to prove others?

[Ricke]

once upon a time there was 'joy and fun' in freestyle.

don't know if you're joking or not but that's bullshit lol.

stop being so dramatic.. geez.

[tbc]

haha dont hate guys! individually it is still fun. but there are is a lot of hate, negative competition, difference of opinion and weird stuff which did not exist, even a headstall felt cool :P. i know it is part and parcel of everything. lol relax

[Ricke]

nah, there aint any hate. just a stronger competetive vibe, no big deal tbh.

if you really think "there is alot of hate" could you tell me what you're thinking of?

[tbc]

nah, there aint any hate. just a stronger competetive vibe, no big deal tbh.

if you really think "there is alot of hate" could you tell me what you're thinking of?

i leave that for you to figure out. dont wanna start an off topic debate.

[SvenF]

I hate people saying that today there is no fun in freestyle anymore, and that they miss the old days where freestyle was all about fun. If I wasn't having fun freestyling, I wouldn't freestyle it's as easy as that.

[Adi]

I hate people saying that today there is no fun in freestyle anymore, and that they miss the old days where freestyle was all about fun. If I wasn't having fun freestyling, I wouldn't freestyle it's as easy as that.

That's just nostalgia.

It'd be nice to hear the thoughts of beginners on this.  Speak up noobs.

[MiniLud]

When I learn a trick it is more about the feeling of accomplishment I get, rather than what other people think. But I have to admit comments are nice :D

[Gustav]

so if i learn to do a regular handstand i will be considered as a gymnast and expecting respect by competitors in the olympic games?

What would you like? 10.000 more ppl that can do atw and neckstall... then quit freestyle because thats enough.,, or would you like 10 good freestyle with ability to compete in the sport?.

if anyone put up a video with an attempt on atw, should we, experienced freestylers comment on that and say ''oh nice attempt, youll get it soon'' or what do you mean?

[ASN_Style]

Where exactly would you guys draw the line between beginner and intermediate?

[Adi]

if anyone put up a video with an attempt on atw, should we, experienced freestylers comment on that and say ''oh nice attempt, youll get it soon'' or what do you mean?

No, you don't have to go out of your to comment... just don't go out of your way to be rude.  Some beginners get talked to like they are shit on here.  I know sometimes they bring it on themselves when they are over-confident, but we should try not to be so quick to bash them.  I just want the freestyle community to be more welcoming to new freestylers.  Let's help rather than drive people away.