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the-bjd-community-confess · 5 years ago

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DoA megapost (22 confessions)

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All you guys’ pending DoA confessions presented in no specific order, before we move into the hold, as announced above.

To be clear: I think this is a feature DoA should have yesterday. It’s completely inappropriate to force people to use deadnames and names which are related to traumatic life experiences, or be banned.

However, *weary sigh, gesturing at the multiple 70+ reply confessions on this topic* people told me they were finding the rapidly escalating discussion to be upsetting and offputting, and that’s not my goal for this blog. ❤️

I am exceptionally weary of all the DoA hate over the person who got banned over making a new account after not being allowed to change their user name. DoA isn’t the only doll forum out there. If you don’t like their rules, don’t join. I for one find their rules about on- and off-topic dolls to be unfair and arbitrary as hell, but in the end it comes down to their house, their rules. Move on.

~Anonymous

Us: Sure would be nice to maybe be able to change your name on DOA.

Some of y’all: Are you asking for anarchy?? If we allow this, what’s next?? A reasonable review of outdated rules??? The rules are there for a reason!!1! The reason may be antiqued because technology has updated and changed since then, meaning there are better solutions available, but it’s still a reason so we DEFINITELY should NEVER change!! Change is too scary for me. :( You’re bullies who want to be special :((( Stop that :(

~Anonymous

I love seeing people get so offended at anon saying “bigots”. How do you know it was about you ? Guilty conscience? DOA could allow name changes if they really wanted to. There are other hobbies where they forbid certain people from entering forums while still allowing name changes. It’s not hard if you really care.

~Anonymous

Honestly the way people fall all over themselves to defend DoA against any sort of criticism (regardless of how you personally feel about the validity of said criticism, reader) makes me glad I never got into the community aspect of this hobby. It's just... stressful.

~Anonymous

The transphobia in the comments on this blog in particular are so gross. Being a bigot makes your dolls instantly hideous. And no, I’m not saying everyone who is defending DOAs decision is transphobic. I’m talking about the one who thinks trans people transitioning is wrong and their friends. You’re gross and so are your dolls.

~Anonymous

scammers can & will get around DOA's no name change policy, it's really not that safe. also, DOA isn't the only website which allows the sale of high-value items.

~Anonymous

First it's "if you want name changes coded in DoA, offer to do it yourself!", then it's "why tf would DoA accept some rando to help code their site?" make up your goddamn mind, your argument is falling apart.

Also when did this issue become "DoA vs trans people"? Like, I like DoA yet I also recognize it should be more accessible and updated for the modern userbase. I want it to become as good as it can be because I like the community and would hate to see it die out like so many other forum sites do. Yes, it has flaws- and believe me, the folks who get extremely upset about the idea of admitting that embarrass me- but I liked the format since I was new to the hobby. I just wish it was more inclusive!

~Anonymous

girlisav3rb: "this isn't about exclusion or leaving anyone out". Also girlisav3rb: "I'm just kicking your punk ass off [obvious metaphor for DoA]" yyyyiiiiikkkees

~Anonymous

The DOA username debate is really starting to feel like 4 people's personal beefs against each other. It isn't really about dolls and I wish it wasn't dominating all the confessions here. I don't really care about watching pomoaples, pupkinspce, aigisthewlve and tellmeifthursday make fools of themselves daily.

~Anonymous

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Say it louder for the people in the back: IF YOU INSIST ON NAME CHANGES FOR DOA, THEN VOLUNTEER YOUR CODING EXPERTISE. Don't know how to code and are just squawking about something you can't directly contribute towards? Then shut up or offer up money so the mods can hire a computer programmer to make the changes you're DEMANDING from a FREE service.

~Anonymous

11.

God it's so painfully obvious to see how many of the people defending DoA on the grounds that name changes would destroy the integrity of the website have never ever worked on or even been part of a forum or really any website of any kind in their lives. Seriously arguing that "the database" would break if you changed a name like?? No??? Have you ever seen a server backend before? You can automate this shit, you know, keep a log of former names, just... it's not some big huge challenge???

~Anonymous

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I don't have a horse in the trans name change race but calling DoA one of the friendlies communities around is abject bullshit lmao. There's not a more elitist, paranoid, abusive community this side of comic books -- but that kind of goes for this hobby as a whole, let's be honest.

~Anonymous

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THE RULES ARE IMPORTANT WE CAN't cHANGE THE RULES IT WILL LEAD TO CHAOS IF WE CHANGE ONE RULE WHERE WILL IT END THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!!!!!! In my town it used to be THE RULES that POC have to go to separate schools and use separate bathrooms, but sure, the rules are the most important thing, not the people. And before anyone says cOmPaRiNg DoLlS tO rAciSm, 1) shitting on trans people IS a form of prejudice you smoothbrains, and 2) my ass is POC and I call it like I see it. Check yourselves.

~Anonymous

14.

I personally think DOA should just.. go away? It’s been around for years, most people use it as reference rather than a community anymore. Everything is on FaceBook and Instagram now, DOA is pretty much just a glorified Dolly Dictionary at this point. Besides, if they aren’t going to change an Incredibly simple, easy thing to change just to accommodate transitioning people, it’s not the best place to be.

~Anonymous

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I mean about the whole rules is rules is rules thing about doa: the thing is, some rules are there for a reason and obviously do need to be respected whether you agree with them or not, like don’t block fire exits, murder is bad, etc. but some rules eventually become outdated and need to be changed to keep up with society, and that doesn’t make the people pointing out that they need to be changed evil or entitled or spoiled. Imagine if we all still had to drive 10 mph everywhere because when someone pointed out that car technology had improved since 1915 and the speed limit should be increased accordingly everyone had just shouted them down with “BUT TEH RUUULLLEESS!!!” You’d be pretty interested in getting some of this “special treatment” yourself so you could get to work on time, huh?

~Anonymous

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Honestly the easiest solution would be let people change their names only once and have it trackable.. as a trans dude its NOT that deep.

~Anonymous

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I notice that the unrelenting attacks on DoA are now even using the same phraseology along with the name-calling and implications of sinister motives. These are textbook bullying tactics. Next is the boycott, except that most of these people already say they don’t use the forum because they are just too “21st Century” for it.

Luckily this is just a confession board and no matter how many folks you manage to rile up here, it’s not going to affect DoA. Now, this is why I love DoA–you can’t go on their own site and spew this nonsense. They have Rules. They are Strict. They attempt to avoid drama, especially off-topic drama, and they don’t allow meanness, vulgarity or obscenity. If you’re looking for a pleasant, safe space, it’s your best bet.

~Anonymous

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Easy to lay bigotry, laziness, stupidity and worse on DoA mods for not just accepting tales of trauma and pasts to erase. But the internet has always been full of lies by people trying to get their own way or escape consequences. Not just pro scammers. People who cry things like illness, trauma, disaster, family or pet problems over and over to get sympathy for demands or as all-purpose excuses. Recast ownership lies. People who never got a no before, and don't like being turned down no-how.

~Anonymous

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I just realized that no one understands the people saying DOA can allow name changes are the people who have actually modded forums before, most forums unless they’re running a totally outdated system use user id numbers that are linked to display names, which can be changed, and you can write a simple string of simple-baby-code to show old display names on a profile, to explain it in simple terms.

~Anonymous

20.

Honestly I think that the anti-name change people are mostly just shilling for DoA because they can't believe that their precious forum with its volunteer mods could be anything but flawless. Or something like that, given how indignantly these people have *always* reacted to confessions criticizing DoA, even before the trans controversy was a thing. There have definitely been some obvious transphobes as well though, whose bile is really more suited to conservative FB pages or something. Go away!

~Anonymous

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the DOA mods can obviously change people's usernames because it's 2019 and basically every other site in existence can do it. they might have to change the site slightly to accomplish this. maybe there are reasons for them to choose not to do that, but let's stop pretending it's some technological impossibility.

~Anonymous

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How about this: Implement a system on DoA that indentifies users by a unique code and allow users to have a changeable display name. Changing the display name could become a paid feature to pay for the technical changes. Think of a system like discord has. It's a win-win situation. Thoughts?

~Anonymous

#BJD #ABJD #TrueBJDConfessionz #BJD Confessions #DoA #Just let people change their damn usernames

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renlilysbjdblog-blog · 8 years ago

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50Q BJD Meme

1. Have your tastes changed in sculpts over the years?

Definitely. My taste in sculpts when I first discovered the BJD hobby was more towards the aesthetics of more adult-like/mature dolls, the ones that are taller in height and have a very cool flair to them. At that time, I thought the taller the doll the better and I prefer sculpts with half-lidded eyes, e.g., Homme Ducan from DOD is the perfect example. Actually, all DOD half-lidded doll sculpts are gorgeous still to me.

Then as time went on (I took a really long time to get Koichi, not being able to afford yet at that time and also to test my endurance in the BJD hobby (I have to make sure it’s not like a one-time thing, I would be very disappointed in myself if my interest just kind of disappear once I got my own BJD ya know? Like I didn’t want a BJD just for the sake of owning one. There has to be some level of commitment to it), I no longer have a very strong preference for half-lidded eye doll sculpts. Don’t get me wrong, these types of doll sculpts are very much beautiful, but it’s just not my taste anymore. I no longer care much about the height as well.

It’s kind of hard to explain, but I guess “my taste” now depends on the elements/emotion I have when I look at a particular doll sculpt. For example, does the doll “gives off” like a feeling of happiness? Does it make you feel happy when you look at it? Do you feel inspired when you think of the possibilities of customizing the doll? Does your inspiration extends out of the “box” (e.g., company concept design images) or does it just stop at the “surface”? How can you build more backstory based on this sculpt when you look at it? Or are you just being “pursued”/”visually influenced” by how the doll was presented in the image? It’s really difficult for me to write out my thought processes lol.

I am not going to lie, these ideas are hard to grasp and they are very much vague. It does change according to time and that may somehow contradict my previous comments. To be completely honest, initially even after getting Koichi as my first BJD, I doubt myself many times if I should have got myself a DOD sculpt. And these doubts extends also to my difficulty in getting Koichi’s personality / characteristics down, for example: kept changing his name, personality and backstory. But eventually I learn to “grasp” his identity and slowly building up a solid backstory for him.

Is it a mistake? No, not at all. I like LUTS Kelp, and although the doll sculpt gives me ideas / concepts that are very different from how I view DOD sculpts, I find them refreshing. I realize in the end that no matter the doll sculpt, you, as a BJD owner /artist, have the ability to mold them to the image that you want / aspire to achieve. Which also includes on how you decide to look at them, whether ideally or non-ideally.

2. Do you have pre-made characters for the dolls that you get home which must fit a certain description, or, do you get them home and let inspiration hit?

I do not have any pre-made characters in mind, so I will first see whichever doll is suitable (really gives me inspiration) and then build up the characteristics from there. I would try different types of clothes or wigs or try to imagine different face-up on the doll sculpt to finally grasp the “right” characteristic lol (getting like “aha” moments). It doesn’t quite make sense when I put it like that but that’s what I do.

3. What do you do when you get hooked on a particular sculpt and want it home right here, right now but can’t as you have to save or some other reason?

I just bear with it (for years) and see if I still want it bad enough. Well, that’s pretty much what happened until I got Koichi and the same old cycle again.

4. How many dolls are too many to you personally?

More than 10 perhaps, I personally do not think I can maintain BJDs in good condition if I can’t pay proper attention to each and every one of them (obligations and schedules and all), especially when there are too many of them.

5. What are your thoughts on dolls with already pre-existing characters from movies/books/cartoons/etc.?

I think a lot of people will like dolls that are based on already pre-existing characters from movies/books/cartoons/etc. Personally though, I am quite neutral on that, but not particularly fond of them?

6. Acrylic, glass or urethane? And why?

I am just going to say Glass. It has nice depth and it’s just my personal preference for aesthetics.

7. How much does yellowing bother you? What is acceptable before you want something done to liven up that old yellow resin skin?

Can’t really say, I do not have YET the experience of my BJD yellowing. Koichi’s head might look like yellowing, but it’s not. I just happened to put too much brown pastel on his face, hence the unfortunate appearance of a yellowing head. So I can say it bothers me even so, but I have yet to find time to redo his face-up so he looks more natural. I would be very anxious on doing something to liven up the yellowed resin skin though if it does happen in the future.

8. What are your thoughts on anthro BJDs vs actual animal BJDs?

I think anthro BJDs are beautiful and I love the fantasy flair. I always wanted a centaur / mermaid / fairy BJD, but I never really get one as I couldn’t find one yet that really inspires me. I find it hard to build a character based on fantasy theme BJDs, perhaps because I prefer not to have a “solid form” for my characters, seeing how the backstories of my characters often change over time (so I am going to stick to human forms for now, and just leave the rest to imagination). Actual animal BJDs are cute, for example cats and horses, though I don’t think I would get one.

9. How small is too small? How tall is too tall? Or does height even matter to you?

Not really, height doesn’t matter to me. If the doll sculpt inspires me then it’s all good no matter the size.

10. Do you talk with your resin buddies while painting them, dressing them, just because?

Nope, I don’t talk to them. I do imagine what it would be like if they can talk though.

11. Do you have a doll you love but will probably never have because finances or impossible to get?

If we are talking about now, not at the moment. I am happy with just Koichi now, though I see a lot of doll sculpts that are appealing to me (but have yet to come across that really inspire me to purchase).

12. Do you have a favourite clothing company where you go and buy clothing and/or shoes from?

Nope, not that I know of. I prefer to make the clothes myself, DIY till the end I guess.

13. Your favourite pair of shoes you ever got home? Picture please!

I only got one pair for Koichi haha but they are very nice!

14. Favourite accessory and, again, picture!

Huh….don’t really have as of now though.

15. How many times have you had to redo a face-up in a day?

I am just an amateur, so I can’t really answer that. Plus, it took me more than a day to do a face-up. On a different note though, for Koichi’s current face-up, I messed up the very first time but I got it fine on the second try.

16. Ever sat screaming and cursing at your sewing machine? Or even if you’ve sown something by hand? Tell us a bit about one of those silly outbursts!

Oh, I don’t have outbursts like that before though. Now if we are talking about self-pitying on own lack of ability to sew properly, check!

17. In the past year have you had to find homes for some of your resin buddies?

I only have Koichi so nope. I would be very sad though if I had to find homes for my BJDs.

18. Have you ever made any miniature furniture of any kind or do you prefer to buy it?

I buy them from Japanese stores mostly (e.g., DAISO), like little tables, chairs or drawers.

19. What would you do if one of your dolls went green or banana yellow? Would you try and salvage the damage somehow by mods and the like, or would you reinvent their character?

I would do the first and then the latter if it doesn’t work out.

20. Ever got two dolls or more home in a year?

Never.

21. Are there a certain theme going style/face-up/accessory/other wise? Or are they all fairly different from one another?

If I were to have more BJDs, I would give each of them different face-up/accessory/style and with different resin skin types. Variety is good.

22. How much is too much to pay for a doll/how little is too little? And why?

Depends on what comes with the doll (e.g., does it have a good wig/good eye type/joint type/resin skin type/uniqueness features). Can’t really put a general price range though, I mean, each company has its own unique doll sculpt qualities so I can’t really say.

23. Do you do mods? Show us some of your work! Would you do them on rare/limited sculpts?

I have never tried doing mods. I am very concerned with the risk of damaging the doll sculpt.

24. Do you prefer getting dolls home blank so that you can do your own face-up, or, do you prefer to have the company paint them for you?

For now, I can say I prefer to have the face blank so I can do face-up for my doll. I mean, who better to give the ideal image you want for your doll than yourself? That’s my personal opinion though.

25. Do you keep up with the various companies releases, events and the like?

Not really, I only visit LUTS website every now and then.

26. Ever hated having to cover up a body with clothing because the sculpting was absolutely divine and you’d rather just be able to watch all that naked glory for all time?

No.

27. What is your favourite wig brand?

Never really bought wigs though, I make wigs for Koichi most of the time. Well, once when I was in Hong Kong and I bought one wig, the quality was okay but I don’t know the brand.

28. How many pairs of shoes do you own for your dolls?

Only one pair.

29. How many wigs do you have for your dolls?

Koichi has five wigs now, one default wig from LUTS, one wig bought from my overseas trip and three I made myself.

30. Do you have a favourite set of clothing? Do you own it? And if, picture please!

The jacket and beanie I made for Koichi lol. Not trying to sound arrogant, but it just gives me satisfaction knowing I made the outfit, that I made something for my BJD.

31. Do you have a favourite outfit you’ve made yourself?

Oops I answered that already in previous question haha.

32. Ever commissioned someone? And what for?

Nope. I am considering commissioning someone though to give Koichi a better natural face-up if I still can’t find time to do it myself.

33. How many pair of eyes do you have, spare and in use combined?

Only one pair, the ones he’s using now.

34. Ever called in sick because of an incoming package?

Would never.

35. What have been you longest wait? And the shortest?

Unicorn BJD owner, so I can’t really answer that lol.

36. Do you prefer shooting single shots or group pictures?

I only have experience with single shots, but I would like to try taking group pictures during doll meets in the future.

37. Do you prefer male or female dolls?

I will know it if I see it.

38. Ever had that one piece of accessory you could never quite find and are still searching for years later?

Nope, not really.

39. Ever had trouble settling for a sculpt for a given character and had to buy multiple sculpts home before finding that perfect one?

No, I will make sure that a doll sculpt really inspires me before purchasing it. However if I somehow find the doll sculpt to not be what I expected after the doll was delivered to me, I will try my best still to make it work.

40. Do you keep a journal in where you write all of your doll related ideas and plans even if they wont always come to fruition?

No, I keep all the ideas in my head.

41. Ever shot some naughty naked/nude pictures? If not, why?

No.

42. What are the longest time you’ve had a layaway running? If you’ve never done one, why are you refraining from making use of this service?

Good question. I guess I just want really want to make sure I really have the resources before getting another one BJD.

43. Do you mind not being able finding a whole lot of pictures of a given sculpt you want home or do you like it’s exclusivity?

I do like the idea of exclusivity.

44. Are you more of a share all the pictures type of person or more of a keeping them all to yourself and only share a select few?

Hmm, I guess I only share a few since my photography skills aren’t that great. But again, I am sure as you do more you will get better at it.

45. How good are you at sticking to your plans if, say, you told yourself you only were to bring home one more this year and then go on a break?

I am quite strict on myself, so I believe that I can control my buying impulses quite well.

46. What doll body is your favourite?

No preference really.

47. Who in your resin crew has gone through the biggest transformation since arrival?

I can’t answer this lol.

48. Do you pamper some more than others?

I only have Koichi so of course he’s pampered pfft. Did I mention he’s like a guinea pig BJD? Neh I am just joking :D

49. Ever bought something (dolls, clothing, accessories) that looked amazing in the pictures but turned out to be nothing like it upon arrival?

Well, when I first ordered Koichi, I really liked the company’s default face-up on him in the photos and so I did order for the face-up to be done on him. However, after some time, I did not like how the face-up was on him anymore. There was also a small chip-off on his left eye. So I made the decision to redo his face-up myself and though it’s not perfect, I like it.

50. What are your continued plans for this year?

Continue improving skills to making better wigs and clothes. I also want to redo his face-up.

These meme questions are by MorbidDelusions. Many thanks!!

#50q bjd memes #bjd memes #renlilysbjd

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ningyoumonogatari · 8 years ago

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50Q BJD Meme (RenLily’s response)

1. Have your tastes changed in sculpts over the years?

I am not going to lie, these ideas are hard to grasp and they are very much vague. It does change according to time and that may somehow contradict my previous comments. To be completely honest, initially even after getting Koichi as my first BJD, I doubt myself many times if I should have got myself a DOD sculpt. And these doubts extends also to my difficulty in getting Koichi’s personality / characteristics down, for example: kept changing his name, personality and backstory. But eventually I learn to "grasp” his identity and slowly building up a solid backstory for him.