Do you care if other people like your doll?

Eh, it's a mixed bag. No one has disowned me for them, but being a chick, I think it's mostly acceptable for me because "I'm supposed to like them". I feel a little sorry for male doll owners that don't have that privilege.
But, no, I don't really care what others think. I wish people wouldn't look at them and expect them to be more than they are (one of my dad's friends had the audacity to ask me if they were supposed to dance or something), but I don't go fishing for compliments and I don't typically obsess in front of strangers. My parents like to constantly have me bring them out when guests are over for some reason, and while I like talking about my interests, I know I'm just gonna get that look of "what is that?"

 

Truth to be told i want my Yuki to be liked by people that are close to be, like my best friend or my family. It just makes me feel good that way since i know he is kinda not being isolated (!?) But, in the end of the day, my feelings are the most matter to me, as long as i'm happy with him, everything is fine ~

 

I mostly don't care about others opinions, since I buy dolls for my own enjoyement. If I like a sculpt that looks like "mehh" to someone close to me, I really don't care about that opinion if the sculpt looks perfect to me.

However I do respect peoples opinions. For example, since I still live at home, I wouldn't buy (yet at least) a doll that, say, my mom couldn't bare to see around.

 

No, I don't care because at the end of the day, it's my doll and my doll only.

 

I tend to fall for "unpopular" sculpts, and while it's nice to interact with fellow hobbyists who love the same sculpt/brand, ultimately I choose the dolls I love. Even knowing others dislike the sculpt wouldn't deter me from loving or wanting it.

 

They don't have to like my doll just like I don't have to like something they like. (Too many likes in that sentence lol)
All that's important is whether or not they are supportive and respectful. If they're not, they don't matter to me.

 

I always feel happy when someone else likes my dolls. It's such a nice compliment when it happens! ♥ That said, I don't need others to like my dolls. If my dolls aren't to that person's preferences, regardless of whether they express that in a respectful or rude way, in the end I don't care or consider their opinions.

 

I don't actually care if somebody doesn't like my dolls. I order them just for myself and I want them to look the way I personally like. But for me it is a big compliment when somebody tells me my dolls are beautiful.

 

I don't care much if people like my dolls, but it is annoying when people call them creepy or say they'll refuse to come into my room if they're out (namely my DC Elizbeth or when I considered a Dollmore Trinity doll which is about 105cm tall).

 

I do care a little. That doesn't mean it will have any effect on the dolls with me though, I don't care about that (still cuckoo for the dolls I picked & wont toss them aside because someone else thinks their ugly), but part of me goes into these dolls. That part of me feels wounded at a harsh/ ignorant remark to my dolls. It feels like a hidden part of me is indirectly and somewhat unintentionally called ugly in a way. Feels disrespectful sometimes, if not worded right. If that makes sense. I could get defensive about it, but then that is personal taste. To make myself feel better I just tell myself "Some people in the world find Johnny Depp unattractive and instead prefer Orlando Blume. Some drewl over both. Everyone is different."
It still hurts a little, depending on how strong the comment, but I know others have personal styles and tastes with dolls.
I find most all BJD's are very pleasing to the eye, and I'm always fascinated by what others do with their dolls. The hobby keeps surprising. It almost feels like learning different customs, and all are beautifully sparking intrigue in their own way. Sometimes reflecting part of their owners. I'm certain I could never call a doll ugly, unless in some cases, that was the owners intentional artistic image, & what they're looking for.
I guess I just find it unfair when I compliment how beautiful someone's doll is, and then they tell me that they don't like my dolls, that they're ugly. It's one of those "Ouch, that was uncalled for" moments, and its really happened.

 

I won't say it doesn't bother me when my husband doesn't like a doll I want to get. But if I am really drawn to a particular sculpt it will not stop me. I do take his opinion to heart though since he usually knows what I will like once I get it in my hands and the one's I just like to look at online.

My mom doesn't really understand my hobby but she is usually supportive, until the subject goes to the price.

 

As my friend says "I don't give a flying rat's hind quarters what other people think" She has a pretty thick skin and has helped me a lot! She also told me "Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one, don't worry about it" and that's what I try to live by

People's words and actions when being rude about a doll bother me. If I thought someone's doll was ugly I would never say it! I mean, how RUDE! I would just say it's an interesting doll.

 

Yeah, unfortunately I do care if people like my dolls. I know I shouldn't, but everyone likes compliments! My mom hates some of my OT dolls, and my dad doesn't really care too much (lol), I don't have a partner or any siblings and I'm not close with family, so I don't really care about validation from my family. I'm new to the BJD community and BJD dolls, so when I get my doll, I want her to be liked!

 

everyone likes compliments that you say, but I know that always there are people who say some ugly comments about them. I like my dolls (I accept constructive criticism about my art dolls, but anything without arguments, because all the people have a matter of taste and I understand that there are people who like them and people who don't like them, obviously xD ) but nothing about other dolls in my personal collection (popular or unpopular dolls) affect me as negative form, I like them and anyone else should care I think... :P

 

Tbh, no I don't care. I believe everyone has their own preferences and aesthetic that what's really beautiful for me might be horrendous to another person.

 

Frankly, no. My dolls are my own and I don't see how my doll choices affect others. As long as my dolls make me happy, all's good on my side. What other people think is secondary.

As long as friends and family respect my choice to be in the hobby, I'm good. I don't need them to like my dolls.

 

The truth is, we all would like to have the attention of others liking our dolls. It is just human nature to want to be appreciated for the work we do. However, if someone doesn't like my dolls I try not to let it ruin my day because not everyone has the same taste as me, we are all different so as long as they're not rude about it, I won't pay attention to it.

 

I let the opinions and snobbery of others dictate this hobby for me in the past and really bring me down.
That's why I don't post them to online communities anymore. If my dolls don't follow suit they get completely ignored. Why should I set myself up for it?

Yes, I care too much, I want my dolls to be accepted, but they aren't.
Taking pictures of my dolls is one of the things I like best. After all I put so much into them. But I have no place to share, so I don't bother anymore.
I can't say it isn't depressing. This hobby is one of the only things I have to pull me out of my depression.

 

I suppose I do care, in terms of that I would like other people to enjoy my dolls/characters but if they don't like the doll/character I'm not going to change anything just for them...

 

I hadn't realized until now I don't consider how others feel about my dolls at all. O_O