I am Jan. Founder of vamos! and business informatics student at the University of Mannheim. Currently working on product and moderation at Jodel.
/ˈæm.ə.t̬ʃɚ/
An amateur (from French 'one who loves') is generally considered a person who pursues an avocation independent from their source of income. Amateurs and their pursuits are also described as popular, informal, self-taught, user-generated, DIY, and hobbyist.