BJD and other hobbies

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


If yes, what is it? Sewing, writing and text RPGs.

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby? They don't. It's just commentary on the way people spend their money.

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

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not? Defense is justifiable in the face of attack. If you're being told that collecting BJDs is stupid, you are well within your rights to point out that it's not any more or less stupid than buying video games. If you take the attitude that collecting BJDs is somehow a superior hobby, however, and everything else is boring and stupid... you're making a fool of yourself and you should stop.

 

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

yep

If yes, what is it?

i draw and write for as long as i can remember and i also collect other things apart from dolls


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.)

they do not affect me in any way. i ignore such comments, i am not the type of person to enjoy unpleasant arguments or disagreements, i don't get offended easily either by an opinion someone might have on a general subject, so if i don't agree with them and i don't have anything nice to say, i simply move on. people are entitled to have their own opinions on matters whether i agree or not doesn't mean i have to hurt if what they are saying differs from what i think. i enjoy my other hobbies as much as i enjoy the dolls, and to me non is less significant than the other

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

oh jeez, sorry lol, i think i said it up there, but the term affecting the BJD community is to wide for me to give a somehow definite answer, i think it depends on each one of us individually

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 have a spouse, so this wouldn't apply to me XD

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation?
If yes, what is it?

Yup. I'm a knitter. I also play violin and work with rescue animals. And at this point, fiction writing has turned into more of a hobby than a career. Unfortunately.

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.)

We use each other's hobbies for this. I have three violins. He asked if I thought that was excessive. I pointed out he's got two bass guitars and four regular guitars. He makes comments about the yarn I have, I make comments about the years and years worth of music magazines that he's collected.

I only have one doll, but I plan on citing his guitar collection if I get another doll and he says anything about it -- cost-wise, they're about the same.

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


It's totally childish, but justifiable because I said so.

 

I honestly don't think people should say anything bad about another person's hobby. It's the same thing as if somebody said something bad about dolls. That being said, I think it works as a kind of revenge. Since a lot of people get told negative things about their dolls, they like to dish it back on what others collect. The world is just full of reciprocating hate.

 

I don't see how an initial comment on the cost of dolls being countered with "your XYZs cost as much/more and are equally/less useful" qualifies as "reciprocating hate". They're both fair opinions to have, and it always baffles me that people take both sides of that as an insult.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customization Yes!

If yes, what is it? Cosplaying (my biggest hobby, actually), Fandubbing, and Playing Instruments

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby? I'm sort of an.. independant person, so someone else's opinion and tone on the non-doll hobby will not effect me, because I enjoy myself.
However, I will feel guilty, because my hobbies cost a lot of money, especially cosplaying and bjds. Most of my cosplay friends don't do dolls, and vice versa. It makes me feel like I'm trying too hard to be a part of everything.

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 parents are very accepting of my hobbies, which I am very thankful for. However, it's hard to explain to my non-doll friends why the dolls are so expensive, and I can tell they think I'm frivolous and spoiled. I usually comment by mentioning how I've never played video games in my life or needed to buy consoles and games.

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not? I only assume that attitude if someone makes a comment on price that makes me uncomfortable, so I feel it is justifiable. I don't do it out of mean spirit; I just want to point out that the way I spend my money is my decision, just like they spend their money on what they like.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation, what is it?
Yes, I make cosplay for special event.

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby?
My friends love my creations cosplay and want to make with me but the doll But do not interest them. I don't say how much cost and I prefer don't talk about that.

If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own?
My boyfriend is agree with doll hobby, he's a collector of gundam and star wars goodies, so he likes my dolls and I don't need to use his hobby for defend mine.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customization?
Sure do!
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If yes, what is it?
You want me to list all of them? Well, I: sew, knit, crochet, weave, spin, make leather armor, knit chainmaile, do resin casting, prop making, make jewelry, paint, etc, etc, and so on and so forth. I do a lot.


How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby?
They don't really. Different strokes for different folks, and all. I also understand that most people aren't like me, in the sense that I do pretty much everything I can get my hands on, and instead choose to focus their time and effort on one or two specific things.




If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own?
It crops up every now and again, because sometimes we're feeling argumentative, but I'm lucky in that my SO-soon-to-be-spouse is generally supportive of my hobbies and just wants me to be happy. We tend to do an equal trade off on things, like if I spend $100 on hobby stuff, he can spend the same and his hobby stuff, as long as either of us isn't being frivolous with money.


Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?
Hard to say, really. I could wax poetic on how individuals perceive justification and entitlement differently, but all in all people are going to think whatever they want to think no matter how much I do or do not agree with them.

 

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


If yes, what is it? I have a lot of pets, I sew, sculpt clay, felt, play video games, write, bake and sculpt and decorate cakes, some drawing, some writing, some coloring and painting, I am a jack of many trades :P

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby? Sometimes they do get to me. Aren't I too old for dolls? Shouldn't I save my money? Do I even know what I have left in my bank account? Wouldn't I really rather have a TV (etc)? It's stupid comments. But no one cares if I need a $2.50 pack of clay, a $3.00 yard of fabric, a $40 game, a $5 bag of pet food. Even if they're constantly needing to be replenished.

If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own? Yes. But not in a mean way. What's the difference between a $300 guitar and a $300 doll, though?

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not? Attitude is rarely justified, from what I've seen. And when someone says something rude to me, I fight back. Otherwise though? If you collect ancient underwater carvable froot loops, all the more power to you. I have no problem with that.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation? If yes, what is it? I have other collections, like books from certain authors, kimono, dvds, etc. I have other hobbies and preoccupations, like sewing and costuming, which are applicable to my career as a clothing designer.

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby? Some folks see my career as frivolous, so if these same folks view my hobbies in the same light, it is nothing new. I would not denigrate other people's hobbies, even if I don't understand it. I would like the same consideration, but I know that's asking a lot.

If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own? Doll collecting is expensive; that's just a fact. Other hobbies are, too. My husband's hobbies and interests include scuba diving and karate. The initial investment on scuba equipment isn't cheap and nearly equal to about 2/3 of my doll collection. Karate is a lifetime pursuit. The yearly dues to the dojo are around $1200+, and equipment, replacement uniforms, and occasional seminars add several hundred dollars more to that.

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not? When dealing with a really good debater like my hubbie, comparing hobbies dollar for dollar has not been a useful position for me, since I have so many other hobbies and interests sopping up available cash. It has been more useful to encourage both of us in the responsible pursuit of our interests, as time and money allow. I'm lucky to have a generous partner who generally indulges my whims and interests.

 

oh yes, i have a lot of them
my main hobbie and even actual job is crafting and painting and what not, lately im making plushies and felting, and so i like collecting other things handmade.
how i feel about how people see what i do? well there always and will always be people that are not going to understand what i do nor what i like, just as there is always going to be people that like and support what i do, and well, as what i do is something i completely and absolutely love and makes me happy , i just focus on that.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation? If yes, what is it?
Lots! I write and sew, as well as keep/ride/train horses and play the cello. I'm also into Lolita fashion, and I used to cosplay quite passionately and collect kimono and swords. Anyway, these hobbies often intersect, combining dolls with cosplay or costuming with horses or music and photography or D) all of the above.

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 affected, really. I don't act like one hobby is better than the other and I don't really get the impression here on the forums that people are saying that. The community here seems to have places for everyone to fit in, whether they're serious artists, dedicated collectors or just casual enthusiasts. It isn't a contest about seeing who is the most 'into' it, who spends the most money or time. You can't 'win' a hobby.

If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own?
Not exactly. But now that I think of it, my parents enjoy touring vineyards and wineries in the area, and collecting wine. I could use that as ammunition, but I won't. I know my hobbies are strange and expensive, but I'm more likely to tell them I'm strange and expensive too, or to say, "Aren't you glad I'm not spending it on drugs or using it to support a child?" than to use it to knock their hobbies around.

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?
N/A, or:

The monetary investment is fairly proportional to how important each hobby is to me. My family understands that, and knows enough about each hobby to see that my approach is very... sane. While they might be irritated with how many interests I have, it's plain for them to see that I could be spending a lot more on them.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customization? If yes, what is it?Yes I do! I collect kimono and practice kitsuke, I like to cook and bake, collect luxury purses, and I'm also into fashion (buying clothes), and studying art history (which results in buying lots of museum catalogues for the essays)...so I'm broke ALL the time.

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.)It doesn't really affect me at all. I have so many hobbies that dolls are just one of them and I'm not into the dolls ALL the time. I shift my obsession from art history, to kimono, to fashion, to purses, and I flop them around all time and really, I only get back into the community for dolls when some of the others slow down. (The kimono community is verrrry small.)

If you don't have another hobby, what is your opinion on how those comments affect the BJD community? (See explanation above)N/AIf 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.)He...doesn't have a hobby.

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?So far, all the people who know I have these dolls are understanding and I never had to justify it using their hobbies so I can't really say.

 

I collect anime figures and cosplay along with collecting BJDs

And yeah alot of people tend to ask me why would I spend so much on all of them, but I don't really expect people outside of the box to understand it, but I do my best to explain in the nicest way possible about why I chose this. But if things do get a little under the belt, its a hot retort that involves defending my hobby stating I don't even criticize or complain about their own hobbies so why should they do that to mine? And its out of my own allowance, so there should not be a problem about that.

My boyfriend is aware of the hobbies I have and he has no complaints about it, just reminds me from time to time to decide if its really what I like since I do have a tendency to impulse buy at times ;w; he also collects gundams and anime figures so we're both happy doing what we love.

 

I am an avid gamer (im going into video game art and animation) and i LOVE my dolls, but they do not affect each other. and my past BFs have tried to talk me out of dolls, but quickly learned that my way of looking at it was that technically, they were here first. that shut them up pretty quick....

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation?
Several, as it were.

If yes, what is it?
The biggest hobby is probably LARP, with all the costume-sewing, accessory-crafting, historical dancing, sword-fighting and backstory writing it includes.
Then there's some more dancing and some pen&paper role playing.

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby?
They don't. I have long since stopped letting other people's opinions and comments influence the way I view my choice of hobbies. I think it's sad that many people will still brand anything they don't know as geeky (RPGs in general) / freaky (LARP) / childish (dolls) and I'll probably try explaining why I chose my hobbies - if the other person even cares.

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

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.)
We share some hobbies, so there was no need to. I have however used my bf's hobbies for explaining why it's fine with me if he doesn't understand why I like something. Some of the things he does for fun would feel excessively dull to me, but I'm not questioning the hobby or why he's enjoying it. Likewise if he thinks my dolls are boring, he's free to feel that way, as long as he acknowledges that to me, they're fun.

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?
I think it's live and let live. It's fine to compare, but it's not cool to judge (in whichever context) someone else, their hobbies or the one by the other.

 

Yes, I like to read and write myself...
My hobbies are music and singing, writing poetry and songs, journalism, philosophy, psychology, numerology, spirituality, learning foreign languages​​, animals, crafts like embroidery and more... Hobbies do not affect each other.

 

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

If yes, what is it?
I cosplay, watch anime, play video games, I also draw in traditional and non-traditional mediums.

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 don't really care what people think. I don't let other peoples comments affect me. It's there money why should I care on what they spend it on.

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

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.)
Most my friends cosplay or play video games. My girlfriends like the whole dress up attribute and customization. Same with my guy friends.

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?
Yes. I'm entitle to my opinion just like everybody else.

 

Do you have another hobby aside from doll collection and customisation? Yup,I have a lot of hobbies that have nothing to do with dolls,such as gardening,playing games,listening to music,reading,taking care of my cat.

How do comments such as the above affect your experience in the hobby of your choice, and in the doll collection hobby?
It does bother me at times,but I don't let it ruin anything for me. I'm too old and too tired to let people's opinions influence me that way.

If you have a spouse/SO, or someone close to you who has another hobby, have you used that hobby to defend your own?
Luckily I have a very supportive boyfriend,and his hobbies are as expensive as mine. I never throw that back at him because he never says anything to me about my dolls. But,certain family members like to fuss at me for spending money on dolls while they spend money on sports equipment,ball games,lottery tickets,booze..all kinds of stuff I could throw back at them and probably will if they don't back off.

Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not?
I think if people put me in a position where I have to defend my hobby,then it's perfectly fine. I normally don't care what other people do with their money and spare time,but if they say something about what I do then I have to retaliate.

 

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

If yes, what is it?
I collect dvds, I love manga, and anime, I collect books and nick nacks.
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.)
It really doesn't bug me to much, I mean, everybody has their own thing, but what I don't like is people who continue to bash what I like, like commenting on it over and over and saying stuff like that shouldn't be even said, since I don't judge what they collect or like.. you know?

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

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 did have an ex who used to collect baseball cards who used to treat my hobbies as useless, (above explained)
Do you think that attitude is justifiable? Why/Why not? not really, imo, whatever floats you're goat, whatever makes you happy!