Do you care if other people like your doll?

It's great if other people like your dolls, but I think it really has to do with you liking them. I mean, after all, you're the owner, and you're the one who has to look at them and play with them right? So it'd be nice if others liked my dolls, but not absolutely necessary.

 

Hah... I honestly do not care. They are my dolls after all, why should I care if others like them? ^^'

 

When someone I know well says they don't like the doll I picked, it really changes everything for me. I don't want them to be disgusted by my doll every time they are near her. My close family likes my doll but there are some who think she is ugly. (She is a Dollmore Ballet Kid Torrie with the company face up)
The next doll I chose is a doll that I chose with the help of my family to make sure everyone likes her.
I am happy with my decision but it makes me wonder if I should just chose dolls that only I love.

 

I have collected to long to care what others think, even family. I am always thrilled when they do like one, but otherwise I collect what I love.

 

Um...for me, yes. I would feel sad if other people did not like my doll. Also, I feel very happy when someone else really likes my doll.

 

At the end of the day, if I know I love something with all my heart it doesn't matter what someone else thinks. That said, I am notoriously finicky, so I usually give some thought to what my girlfriend thinks, because too many times I end up with things I don't love.

 

My dolls are special, and the only person that needs to like them would be me. They are my characters styled the way that I imagined. I think it's really important to stop thinking about what other's like, especially when it comes to creativity. I always used to worry about what other people would do in my situation, especially with writing. I always wanted my stories to be like other peoples. But that's not how I would write or think things through. It's the same with dolls. You have to let your creative genius be exemplified in the beautiful dolls that you bring life to. It's very therapeutic.

 

Not really, i mean not everyone likes the things i like so i dont think i wouldnt buy a doll or a sculpt or a body just because someone else hates or dislikes it. Im not good at letting peoples opinion change mines. Even if i respect their opinion i would still wouldnt let it affect me.

 

I put clothes, shoes, wigs, eyes, send them for their face up because that's what I want them to look It's my money anyways lol

 

At least imo, since it's my money my opinion has priority - I'd hate to spend all that money on a doll I feel lukewarm towards, after all. That said, I do value the opinions of my friends & family too! I trust their taste and judgment and often take their advice, plus it's nice to be able to share photos of dolls or outfits I know they were enthusiastic about.

 

I don't care! *sings out loud*
Really, I like them and it's all
Lots of my friends think they are creepy and find it funny

 

I care massively, actually. I put a lot of time, effort and love into my dolls and in that act of mindful creation, they reflect a very personal part of me. So for someone to insult them is to thereby insult me. I find it very insulting when people are rude about my dolls! I find it even harder to deal with than if people insult me directly - I find that if people insult me directly, they are usually doing so because they're threatened by me or they don't understand me personally, so in that case, it's just a bit pathetic. But to insult a mindful creation of mine is much more profound than just my hair or makeup or clothes - it's insulting a part of my mind.

 

I don't care what other people think but usually my dolls attract positive comments since I display them at my work desk in the office.

 

Here's my take on the issue. For one I pick out my dolls for me, I'm the one who has to live with it I'm the one who has to love it not them in most cases. I don't often opt to share my dolls with my family much. My husband humors me but it's not really his thing so he usually just nods and smiles. People online well I will hear their opinion but if I didn't ask for opinions on the matter I take it with a grain of salt. However I can understand how it might be troubling to have people who you share your interests with tell you they dislike something you do like and how that could influence your decision.

 

While it's always nice to hear positive things about my dolls, if others don't like it, that's fine. Everyone has their own style and tastes. Luckily, my husband is usually on board with all the weird and wonderful things I acquire, so no problem there. Outright insults are a different matter though, and although they're pretty upsetting it still doesn't influence my doll choices.

 

I care a teensy bit. My mother has always been my sounding board for anything, be it dolls, furniture, clothes for myself, anything. So I care what she thinks about my boys. I won't go to pieces if she doesn't like something, though. Everyone else in my family falls under what I like to call the "kiss my toe" category. If you like my boys, fine. If you don't like them, kiss my toe. LOL

 

Not really. Of course, just like anyone, I enjoy it when my dolls are admired, but I got into the hobby as a creative outlet. I love sewing and am a designer by trade, so this was a great opportunity to see my ideas turned into reality without the same time and expense as making costumes for myself or others. The only validation needed is if you really enjoy it.

 

Haha, NOPE! I just posted in another area about how I gave a presntation in my college speech class about BJDs and brought my doll in with me. I plan to take my dolls everywhere with me and whip them out for pictures at random when I travel. My friends and family have come to terms with my obsession hobby.

 

If people dont like my dolls i just kinda say whatever because i like them. If you love that doll and it makes YOU happy thats all that should matter

 

I guess I do ..
The first time I went to a bjd meet, I almost didn't bring my doll. I was worried he wouldn't be as pretty as other people's. ><
I arrange my dolls like I want, they fit my tastes. I choose the dolls I like. But I always hope people will like them..
I'm fine when people dislike dolls, as long as they don't insult them in my face ..><