Whether this feeling is irrational depends on what causes it. It makes sense to worry about a community you like becoming popular, since it means that an increasing number of people would join it, potentially reducing its quality.
I think you want to be special—that’s an entirely legit and useful desire. The part that needs adjusting is deriving your specialness from obscurity of your interests.
Whether this feeling is irrational depends on what causes it. It makes sense to worry about a community you like becoming popular, since it means that an increasing number of people would join it, potentially reducing its quality.
I don’t think that’s what caused my angst, I think I was worried about becoming less special because more people were reading my favorite blog.
I think you want to be special—that’s an entirely legit and useful desire. The part that needs adjusting is deriving your specialness from obscurity of your interests.