[sandblast]

And why do you need all these hobbies?

[wvenable]

Because hobbies are fun.

[sandblast]

Hedonism, got it.

[wvenable]

Spoiling for some trolling, are you?

Having a hobby is not hedonism. There is more to life than just working for someone else.

[sandblast]

Oh, there absolutely is. But most hobbies people seem to have are just pointless and waste time.

[wvenable]

hobby /ˈhäbē/

    1. an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.

If you enjoy the activity then it is neither pointless nor a waste of time since the primary purpose is enjoyment. If you don't enjoy it, it's not a hobby.

No doubt these posts could be your hobby; you do it for pleasure but it's otherwise just a pointless waste of time.

[sandblast]

Hedonism — the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the sole or chief good in life.

"It's not a waste of time since the primary purpose is enjoyment" — in that sentence you place enjoyment above any other benefits the activity might have (but most often does not). Hence, it's a hedonistic approach.

[rkomorn]

Why does this matter?

[sandblast]

I'm curious. It matters to me.