You might try cross-posting to !ask_experienced_devs@programming.dev for more advice.
ALostInquirer
Could be (at least fediverse style), but not sure who/what to follow or how to filter out what I mentioned.
Stuff as in anything, intentionally broad there.
Non-commercial is harder to nail down, but by and large I mean not-for-profit, sort of casual hobbyist activity with zero interest in trying to turn it into a business/side-hustle. People discussing/sharing their original stuff simply for its own sake.
Not fan work, coverage of commercial works, etc. Nothing against that stuff, it's just easily found and readily available.
Are beanbag chairs in with big chiro? 😯
Would you investigate it for wondrous secrets first?
Why do you think so?
sometimes, but...why?
If I understand @xmunk@sh.itjust.works's comment elsewhere in this thread properly, I think that's what a pause interrogative may be. I also agree with them that it (and the interrogative start) does better fit some ways of speaking.
Older? Check.
Free? Check.
Software/game? Check.
Checks out in my book!
What's IC mean in this context?
That's what I was thinking might be the case for players, alongside the fun/new factors Jordan mentions. Thanks for the reply!