BJD and other hobbies

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation?
Yes, I do.
If yes, what is it?
I collect keychains, coins, hats, and dolls like porcelain and generic ones like Barbies.
How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby? (By which I mean, do the comments make you second-guess your other hobby, or do they not affect you in any way? Do they make your experiences in the BJD hobby less enjoyable by creating a hostile atmosphere, or do you see them just as a commentary on the different ways people spend their money? Or anything else, as well.)

Well, I've personally never come into that, but I can see where it might make someone feel bad about being in other hobbies. They don't really change anything about my other hobbies because I was in those hobbies BEFORE I was into BJDs. I think it's simply a commentary.
If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own? (Either to others or to yourself.)
actually, I ahve done that. When I first got into dolls, my fam was against it, as a waste of money. I told my mother her hobby of rebuilding computers was a waste of money in my opinion, as well as her constant buying and selling of Mustang cars. I told her it was the same thing to me and her comments hurt, and it seemed to even the ground between us.
Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?
Probably not, but it worked for me so IDK.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation? yes

If yes, what is it? jewelry making, drawing comics, painting, making collages etc.

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby? (By which I mean, do the comments make you second-guess your other hobby, or do they not affect you in any way? Do they make your experiences in the BJD hobby less enjoyable by creating a hostile atmosphere, or do you see them just as a commentary on the different ways people spend their money? Or anything else, as well.) i guess i have a hard time caring about what other people do, so i don't really pay attention and it doesn't change my outlook on my hobbies.

If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own? (Either to others or to yourself.) no, i mean, i guess i don't think about it that way.

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not? i think so. my attitude is more like, who care what other people are doing? just enjoy your hobby. life is too short to be worried about what people think or say about you.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation?

yes yes! Actually, BJD isn't my main hobby ^.^;

If yes, what is it?

My main hobby is writing. I write lyrics, poetry, short stories, long stories, fan fictions, comparison papers, etc. I'm currently writing my first novel, which I hope will be my third published work. [My first two are poems.]

My other main hobby is music. I love making music with friends [I sing and play bass guitar] and recording music. This is, however, strictly a hobby and I have no intentions to do music professionally.

Aside from those two, my other hobbies are Costuming! Not only limited to er. "Cosplay." [I put cosplay in quotes because cosplay is usually strictly anime related, but I do a lot of different costume role playing including comic books and renn-faire sort of things.] but I also just like making costumes in general, painting, and cosmetics [make up, mainly]

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby? (By which I mean, do the comments make you second-guess your other hobby, or do they not affect you in any way? Do they make your experiences in the BJD hobby less enjoyable by creating a hostile atmosphere, or do you see them just as a commentary on the different ways people spend their money? Or anything else, as well.)

To be honest, writing isn't all that expensive. All I need is a journal, a pen, and some ink in my printer. Music, once you have the equipment, isn't really all that expensive so long as you keep it as a hobby. Otherwise, yes. I do weigh costuming, painting, and cosmetics into my dolly hobby. I try to budget them all wisely, and equally, as I enjoy all of them equally. Around halloween time, I'm not normally doing much with dolls or painting, and I'm mainly focusing on costuming and cosmetics. But other times of the year, I try to weigh all of them equally =]

If you don't have another hobby, what is your opinion on how those comments affect the BJD community? (See explanation above)

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If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own? (Either to others or to yourself.)

LOL, ALL the time. I always talk about my friend who collects cars. Real cars. The ones that drive. He has them in a parking garage. They just sit there. And don't do anything. Him and I are always arguing over our hobbys, but in the end, I always tell him that his hobby of customizing cars isnt much different from my hobby of collecting and customizing dolls.

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?

I don't see why not. So long as it's not causing real problems and you're not too cynical, I don't think comparing your hobby to someone else's to make a point is WRONG. Sometimes it is the best way to help someone understand. But if you're degrading their hobby trying to make them see yours is better...well that may be a different story.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation?
Well yes.

If yes, what is it?
I'm collecting schleich horses, drawing and I'm going to start play volleyball again. And BJDs of course.

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby? (By which I mean, do the comments make you second-guess your other hobby, or do they not affect you in any way? Do they make your experiences in the BJD hobby less enjoyable by creating a hostile atmosphere, or do you see them just as a commentary on the different ways people spend their money? Or anything else, as well.)
Hobby is hobby it doesn't matter what it is. Usually all hobbies cost and money go for them.

If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own? (Either to others or to yourself.)
My friend asked me why I would spend money so much on a doll. And I answered that it is same thing as how much she spend money for her hobby though it is sport. My hobby is BJDs and her is her hobby.

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?
Everybody has their own opinion. And what things are important for them. So it doesn't bother me.

 

Taxidermy and tanning. I seem to have a thing for things that aren't alive. On the downside, funds are often waffled over for what to be spent on. On the upside, lots of fur coats for dollies!

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation?

Before I collected BJDs, I didn't have any "permanent" hobbies. There were things I enjoyed, like photography, drawing and sewing, but I tended to float around a lot. After I got my first doll, everything kind of just fell into place (photographer+seamstress+artist=BJD collector, apparently...), and now I've stopped sort of drifting about in craft stores looking for something that looks interesting to try.
So yes, I do have other hobbies, but they all sort of rely on my dolls.

If you don't have another hobby, what is your opinion on how those comments affect the BJD community?

Some people just need something to be mean about. If they're going to make negative comments, I don't care about them.

If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own?

When my mother starts to say things about my collecting dolls, I remind her that she has her garden and her fish, and that my hobby doesn't get me into trouble...

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?

Well...it is an unusual hobby, just because BJDs are unusual (but very special) dolls. I can see that not everyone would understand immediately why I think it's worth the time and money that I put into it, but for the most part I don't really care what people think about my hobbies...it seems silly to put too much stock in a stranger's opinion.

 

My hobbies definatley don't stop at BJDs. I enjoy drawing, sewing, animation, sports, and even Magic the Gathering. I guess I'm just a super geek at heart. As far as my signifigant other goes, my boyfirend is very into magic the gathering so he has an understanding of what its like feeling dedicated to a hobby. He even convinced me to buy my first doll when I was on the fence about her.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation?
Yesss I do. In fact I have to say the Doll collection hobby is my newest hobby. I am just starting and I have yet to get my doll, but am hoping to get it soon.

If yes, what is it?
Lesseee... watching anime, reading manga, playing video games/mmorpgs, playing instruments: Flute, Piano, Guitar, Violin, annnd drawing! I'm not very good at playing instruments, but I still like it. :]

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby? Mmm to be honest I haven't been in the whole BJD community for long so I wouldn't really know, but I have seen a few comments/threads around. I feel like.. I understand what you mean by the whole "hostile" environment. As being a newbie to the whole community, I almost feel like I shouldn't mention anything else other than dolls. .__.;; Like.. I feel a bit restricted to talk about anything outside of interest. And the bad part is that since I don't have much experience I feel like I can't really say much. (But that could be just my perception that's wrong?)

But~ Whatever people say about MY hobbies, it won't change the fact that I love to do whatever I do. It's what makes me happy. It might sting my heart like it stings yours, but it's still something I really like to do~

If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own? (Either to others or to yourself.)
Maybe? I'd be hurt that they would talk down on my hobbies. Though to be honest I haven't really heard anything from my close people saying stuff about what I do. My step sis does sort of look down on me because I watch Anime, but.. I can't really say anything back to her cuz she doesn't even seem to have anything remotely close to a hobby. .__.;;

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?
Ahhh... I don't think I have the right to say what's justifiable. I can't really answer this question. DDx
*Doesn't know what to say either*

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection?
Plenty! I get interested in many things. In a way this is bad because I'm not really a master of any of my hobbies and it is good because I allow myself to be open minded to get fascinated by everything... life feels exciting with all these possibilities! I just fear not having enough time or a long enough life to love it all.

The hobbies I tend to always go back to and love the most:
- historical costuming
- sewing & knitting
- photography
- music (whether singing or picking up my guitar again)
- calligraphy (or just practicing my cursive)
- baking

There are plenty more though... oh believe you me!

Do the comments make you second-guess your other hobby, or do they not affect you in any way? Nope. Haters gonna hate! I love this little comment that I found...
"Haters don't hate you, they hate themselves because you are a reflection of what they wish to be."
It's so true. If you love something nothing will tear you away from it may it be a person, an animal, a hobby, whatever. Only people who don't like what they are will try to tear you down because they want others to feel as low as they do. Instead I say kill them with kindness. If they insist on being super trolls or bullies then I just ignore them. It is better not to argue with such people.

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?
I don't think it is justifiable but I can understand why people get so hoity-toity. A hobby or a passion seeps into your very being and takes over. It is easy to think that your hobby is just so darn important when in your eyes it is. Sometimes it is good to open people's eyes and sometimes it really is best to just walk away. At the end of the day as long as you feel good and you know you did good and you love what you do then nothing, no bully or stuck-up person or bad experience can take that away.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation?

If yes, what is it?

Well, Kinda.... I mean, I never really counted singing, playing video games as a hobby since i've been doing it all my life, but yeah... i guess that stuff.

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby?
Mm, comments like that really dont effect my hobbies, and it's definately just a way to say how you spend your money. It's just as much of a hobby as collecting barbies, antique dolls, or stamps.

If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own?
Naah.i really dont talk about my hobbies to my friends and boyfriend, and that's basically the same with my parents and bro. the only person i extensively talk about dollies with is NoirOnigiri, one of the users on here. Gennerally, i know i have a big tendency to ramble about things i love, and i dont want to bore anyone, so...

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?
My additude? Well, yeah.... I mean, i'm not -offending- anyone by not talking about my hobbies, right? Hope that's what you were asking.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation?
Yes.

If yes, what is it?
Miniature making.

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby?
No, they don't change my mind ^^

If you don't have another hobby, what is your opinion on how those comments affect the BJD community?
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If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own?
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Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?
No, because every human is other and has the rights to an other opinion.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation?Lots, actually.

If yes, what is it?I'm a painter, so I'm into all kinds of art - digital and traditional. I also collect MLPs and Magic cards (and pretty much whatever card game interests me), I also read and collect books, I roleplay, I write, collect Cthulhu things...

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby? (By which I mean, do the comments make you second-guess your other hobby, or do they not affect you in any way? Do they make your experiences in the BJD hobby less enjoyable by creating a hostile atmosphere, or do you see them just as a commentary on the different ways people spend their money? Or anything else, as well.)Not having the support of particular family members stings a bit, but I don't live with them and it's my money. Still, I'm very much in love with the hobby and that's all that matters. My mom is thrilled with it, so her support kind of trumps others in the family who think it's creepy.

If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own? (Either to others or to yourself.)Never needed to! My roomie and I have different interests and we have no reason to be confrontational about each other's interests.

 

For what it's worth, I have always read those comments as being of a "people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones" style (as in, if a person spends X amount of money/time on one hobby they're in no position to judge the doll collector), not as any kind of slagging off of those other hobbies.
Read from that angle, those kind of comments would never put me (or anyone else with the same perspective) off from other hobbies or be seen as damaging to this community - I just don't believe that most of them are meant that way at all.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation?
I collect books, for example... (and I try to read them all, but I am a little behind) I have about 500 manga books, and quite a few novels, too. I especially love finding a really old book that I like, a really old publication. They're usually so beautiful! Aah I also have a PS3, and I play games when I'm not busy with other things. I love the Devil May Cry series! It's so cool *__*

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby?
I'm not bothered, honestly. I don't tend to tell people about my hobbies unless they ask! They're mine, you know? People don't need to know ^^

If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own?
Ah, my boyfriend Alex spends so much money on DVDs and games, aah... He spends so much that when I told him I was going to buy a £500 doll in December he didn't really bat an eyelid ._.;;;; But then, my mum isn't so happy about the price, so I brought up the cost of her cigarettes and wine, and the chickens. Heh, she said at least the chickens gave her eggs XD

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?
If someone is on your case about the enormous cost of your doll I think it's totally within your rights to defend yourself, and if that means bringing up how much other people spend on their hobbies then so be it. I mean geeze, my books have probably set me back at least a thousand pounds, actually probably more @__@ Eh...

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation?
If yes, what is it?
I am a big Anime/Manga Fan. One of the sort of "I love japan because...." ^^'' But this hobby was the begining of opening up my mind to other things like the japanese culture, art in generally, storywriting and drawing and of course BJD's. So my other hobbies are collecting Mangas, watching Animes, cosplaying a bit, playing Yaoi-PC-games and above all drawing mangas.
So being a little of a Manga-"Artist" (No. I'm still far away from any dream of being GOOD) was my reason that drove me here to this place. And it will hopefully ever remain my first hobby, even over BJD's. xD

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby?
Such comments don't affect my other hobbies in any sense I think. Because I'm so much into them for so long now. But I see such comments as the individual opinion every one is legitimate to have.
I myself don't like some other hobbies but everyone can do the thing they please them. So I don't really care in the end.
Of couse hearing other ones say something like "Bwah those anime-dolls.. I don't like their look of superhuge...... ect." It can make you sad but if this happens I shut down the thread and look for something else or scwol down to see other opinions. Really it is their taste and if it's bothering me I look away. The next moment I will have forget it.


If you don't have another hobby, what is your opinion on how those comments affect the BJD community? N/A

If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own? I can not say this had ever happen to me. But who knows what time will bring.^^


Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?
Yes I think it is justifiable. Because, like I said before, everyone can have their own opinion and sense of taste like I have MY opinions and MY sense of taste. We only have to try being polite and try to get a thiker skin so we don't cry about every one who is against us. There will be ALWAYS someone who agrees with you and someone who disagree with you in this big community and moreover in this big huge world.


I hope this is understandable. I think my english is not the best.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation?
I've been a hobbyist since I could walk on two legs, of course I didn't know what it was called back then When I was a little girl my dream job was to be a toy collector hehe. Ah takes me back to the days where I lugged around a big blue duffle bag full of toys

If yes, what is it?
I am a huge stuffed animal and toy collector above all. I play guitar and Piano and I write and Draw. I also am into photography, reading and Roleplaying. I like sewing and jewelry making as well. I am also an avid fan of video games ( Mostly RPGS lol can't wait for Skyrim by the way.) One of my most beloved hobbies is volunteering and helping others though I'm not sure if that counts as a hobby.

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby?
Eh they don't really affect me. People are always looking for ways to feel better than another person. If anything I feel bad because in my opinion Most ( not all) people who seek superiority over another are compensating for something. Though other people doing other things make this hobby less enjoyable eg. being rude because they don't like somebody's opinion. Though it doesn't make me love dolls any less, just the community.

If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own? (Either to others or to yourself.)
Eh the only person I've ever had raise a question about price was my hubby. He didn't understand really. But then everything was okay when I tried to relate it to a hobby he loves ( Eg getting the latest gadgets to figure out.) Sometimes people understand something better when they can relate to it. (At-least from my point of view.) I was actually super excited when I had a conversation about dolls with a professor and he was like " Oh I get it! That's like when I buy a really expensive knife."


Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?
I don't really think any reason is justifiable for somebody to be rude to another. They may not like or even understand your hobby but that doesn't make it any less of a hobby. I think too many people get these emotions mixed up with respect. Which I will state again, you can respect somebodies hobby but it doesn't mean you have to like it.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation?
I have a million zillion different hobbies, and doll collecting is just one of them. Sewing, drawing, video games, my little pony customizing, sculpting, cosplaying, I looove to try new things I just want to do EVERYTHING one day

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby?
I like to do so many things that I don't really care what anyone has to say about it, pretty much because I don't take the opinions of others into consideration to begin with.
Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?
Of course it's not justifiable for people to think that their hobby is better than a different one, but people judge anyway. Different strokes for different folks, as I always say.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation?

Yes.

If yes, what is it?

I like admiring beautiful things, drawing, reading, manga/anime, sewing plushies and playing video games. I'd love to create somethings beautiful with my own hands

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby? (By which I mean, do the comments make you second-guess your other hobby, or do they not affect you in any way? Do they make your experiences in the BJD hobby less enjoyable by creating a hostile atmosphere, or do you see them just as a commentary on the different ways people spend their money? Or anything else, as well.)

I just don't care about outsiders' opinion. Fulfilling my desires is tiring enough.

If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own? (Either to others or to yourself.)

No, I haven't and don't need to. But if I have to defend then it'll be "Baby, seem likes you've chosen Ms. Wrong. Let's break up..."

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?

I don't really know XD Everything I do is justifiable to me at that moment... I guess

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customization?
Of course!

If yes, what is it?
Drawing, tattooing, painting, sewing, making jewelry and learning languages.

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby?
Not at all, people are going to have their opinions, whether we want to know/hear them or not. But when people compare having dolls to collecting stamps, and saying that stamp collecting is boring by comparison? Or vice versa? It does sound a little ignorant and close minded, because unless they've tried it, or have had some interaction with the hobby, whatever they say has no substance. So when people say things like that, it goes in one ear, out the other, or, I just scroll on!

If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own? (Either to others or to yourself.)
Only if that someone else tries to rag on my hobby, no hobby is perfectly faceted, nor is the patron of it.

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?[/QUOTE]
Well no, people are going to think what they want, whether it has true merit or not. That's a human for ya.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation?
Yes I do .

If yes, what is it?
Dressing Lolita , Doing Wierd Makeup , Photography , Movies , Drawing , Painting , Sculpting and going to concerts.

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby? (By which I mean, do the comments make you second-guess your other hobby, or do they not affect you in any way? Do they make your experiences in the BJD hobby less enjoyable by creating a hostile atmosphere, or do you see them just as a commentary on the different ways people spend their money? Or anything else, as well.)
A comment , which is someone`s personal opinion does not stop me from enjoying either of the hobbies I pursue. It never bothered me at all. In fact , I like reading people's different opinions , even if I sometimes may not agree .
If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own? (Either to others or to yourself.)
I don`t remembre any particular discussion whith anyone , but I think that I used that argument when I was just starting to collect dolls , so that people would understand where I`m coming from , and that I might not be as different from them as they believe.