>>6035793No need to hide it just as long as you don't splash people over with info dumps, which I'm good with.
I work in retail, when someone in a tf shirt (which is rare) comes up I compliment them, we talk about how we get into it, all the way into them bragging they own g1 metroplex being their biggest and they regret selling it while I describe what the newer one's glory is (still one of my personal choices anyway), its no secret that I'm an outright nerd at work, my regulars seen me toy hunting (young and old ask me about the latest hotwheels restocks, keen collectors know I keep shit neat even though I'm not the one actually stocking it or even working at where I hunt) and I hide nothing, I just suppress what I do know and elevate to meet what they know.
Star wars fans are the best because you don't even need to hide what you know to them, while I admit I'm trying to condense my collection (selling my weeb statues and currently in the process of ditching chugs) I'll never drop my interest.
I'm just lucky I'm an all rounder in other subjects that I can work in some geekery, some of my autistic and asp friends do this pretty well too, the key is to gauge the audience and make it so its fun for them.
But really, as long as you have fun in your life, I tried to quit gaming, anime, toys, went all religious and shit and after 6 months I was depressed as fuck, I just make sure I don't just buy what looks good but what I'm attached too and that my family and friends know it, and somewhat understand why I love it.
