Collecting for modern times? / Keräily nykyaikaan?
Text in Finnish below. Suomenkielinen teksti alapuolella. Collecting is fundamentally based on personal taste and subjective impressions, which is why critical issues are often left unaddressed. In my view, however, ignoring criticism does not solve anything. If something is problematic, collectors will discover it sooner or later. This is particularly evident in the persistent concern within traditional collecting circles about how to attract younger enthusiasts. The reasons are largely known, even if they are uncomfortable to discuss publicly. It should therefore be stated clearly that the following text contains criticism of collecting traditions and association-based activities. Similar criticism has previously been countered by arguing that senior hobbyists have acted according to their best understanding. That is undoubtedly true, yet current developments suggest that this understanding alone is insufficient to prevent further marginalization of the hobby. At the same time, the...