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Another distinction between sports and crafts is that sports tend to have an integrity practice/negotiation component (cheating) that isn’t emphasized in crafts
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Replying to @literalbanana
the word is still used, but in a very different sense (achieving a result in a hacky/temporary/unskillful manner, as opposed to an ethical breach)
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Replying to @palecur
I definitely think cheating is possible in crafts - any particular examples that come to mind?
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Replying to @literalbanana @palecur
often has to do with craft genres being defined by the tools allowed - blacksmithing often implies coal or gas fire, but not oxy-acetylene (which can create VERY localized hot spots). Files and drilles, yes, but not CNC, etc. often conventions around starting materials
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oh you didn’t wash and dye and comb the wool yourself? wait you *bought yarn*???
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Replying to @literalbanana @MorlockP
i carved this crochet hook myself from a tree limb that was felled by a lightning-stroke on a clear day but sure i guess you can use a *mass produced* metal hook, those are fine for your first couple lessons i *guess*
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I learned blacksmithing from this guy Karl (who's SCA friends with David Friedman son of Milton, for "woah small world" vibes) and Karl would depth count tool chain so make X w store tools = ok make X with home made tools made w store tools = better X w home tools made w home
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