[AndyCR75]

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Originally Posted by thechris

Man, why are people so short on calling them dolls? Who cares. Don't put a stigma on it and it won't be a big deal. And who cares if people collect toys. Seriously, what do other people buy? I haven't got a clue. When I go to someone's house, they don't have anything at all. I work for my money just like the next guy, so why can't I spend it on what I want, especially when it's on something that isn't hurting me or someone else? I buy a toy, nobody is getting hurt. I buy 10 toys in a night and it won't kill my braincells or affect my liver or make me do something stupid... like drive impaired, sleep with some guy's wife, get a tramp stamp or... buy 10 more toys. LOL. Do I ever get embarrassed or feel shame? A little bit, when I've spent too much on them, what's too much? When I assign a limit and I exceed it. I feel like I'm letting myself down. Other than that, I feel a bit superficially ashamed/embarrassed when people put me in that position where I feel like I am. It's all psychological. Perhaps I should start calling people out on their infidelities and drug problems. See who's embarrassed then, ehhhh?

Calling them "dolls" just reflects my comfort level with the whole thing, its meant to be taken lightly. And I totally agree, the only time I feel shame is when Ive gone overboard on spending, but that has nothing to do with the collecting itself.