BJD Confessions

1. While I still participate on DoA, I am disillusioned by a large proportion of dolly owners who seem to think that they’re allowed to complain to the skies if a dolly company dares to suggest to do something they didn’t like, but when someone else goes against them and suggests that they are disappointed in the outcome (which those who complained originally got through complaining) they attack them like they’re some kind of virus. (especially considering these people rarely actually complain when its something THEY don’t like).
2. I am an incredibly logical person, even when I look at dolly things - especially releases etc. If you disagree with me, fine - present me with a well reasoned argument which is logical, and I’ll cede the point. Otherwise, deal with my sarcasm, disbelief and dissenting views.
3. I am uncomfortable with meet ups in shopping centres, especially when the area suggested is a food court. I have spent a lot of money on my dolls and while I may be open to allowing you to touch them, when there is a possibility of greasy tables and people eating greasy food I’ll pass thanks. This often extends to taking dolls to some garden areas and the like which have similar greasy possibilities.
4. I am also uncomfortable at meet ups that allow people to sit in clique groups and completely ignore other people - like meet ups set across small tables which aren’t linked and are around corners and the like. I am shy enough about meeting people I don’t know. Place me in a corner and leave me to my own devices and I won’t stay very long, no matter how beautiful your dolls are. (I also don’t tend to enter conversations of my own accord in those situations, you have to talk to me. Unfair, I know.)
5. I have never liked dolly elitism. I dislike Volks intensely and I don’t care how ugly your doll is. I also don’t need you to introduce me to your doll with a description of how rare it is and how much it would cost on the secondhand market. Also, why did you buy your doll if you’re going to cradle it like Gollum would the One Ring and not allow anyone to even see it? (Why did you bring it to the meet up with that kind of attitude anyway?)
6. I enjoy having my dolls around me in rooms - like Magnus, who stands by my bed, or half my other dolls who sit on bookshelves in my room, or those who don’t fit in my room who sit in the lounge with me... and anyone else who comes in.
7. I have met some fantastic people who are in the dolly habit (I think you might know who you are) who are always happy to have a lengthy discussion either as Softskin or some other character and are happy to listen to my thoughts. I love epically long mail messages about dolly matters because sometimes its hard to have those conversations with people around me. (that won’t be surprising to some who have talked to me before.)
8. I sometimes worry that I am taking photos of the same thing - I probably am, but I want my dolls to look their best and often that means I simply stick with what I know, even if its repetitive, but then I don't think I have fantastic photograph skills anyway. I do not find photo posing all that easy.
9. I love seeing what people do with their dolls - how the sculpts I own can look completely different when owned by someone else. I also love doing it with my own dolls - I appreciate that sometimes you have to identify two sculpts which are the same because of the customisation and I think that’s great.
10. I cringe at some of the dolly pics I see - sometimes because of the poor photography (focus people!) and sometimes because I wonder how someone could dress the poor doll like that - or paint its face like that... or just sometimes because I simply don’t like the sculpt itself and its a terrible merge of all three! *wink*
11. I love the thrill of waiting for a release, especially if it’s something I like. Thus I also enjoy the “on shipping” notice and tend to then obsessively check tracking to see if my doll has gone anywhere. Thus I also love opening boxes.
12. I enjoy seeing what face up artists, one in particular, do with dolls - the expressions they can make and the ways they can make what you ask for come to life in ways you never expected.
13. I am blessed that my family - particularly my brothers, whom are my roommates - accept my doll collecting. They might not completely understand it, but they do accept it (they have to, see #6) and don’t make any derogatory comments. I am also blessed with a lot of my friends, especially some of the girls (and guys) at work, who are happy to let me squee about new dolls or ask me if I’ve gotten another doll. Again, while they may not completely understand, they do accept it and don’t expect me to keep my mouth shut on the subject.