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Quote from: kCherry on December 29, 2015, 07:30:18 AM**However, as this subject has a history of turning ugly this post serves as a warning.**I had to read this three times before realizing I'm not in trouble. I didn't realize this was such a heated topic. Sorry!
**However, as this subject has a history of turning ugly this post serves as a warning.**
Quote from: ZennaBug on December 29, 2015, 12:12:04 PMRecasts are not currently banned on the Arena, because it didn't seem fair to disallow them while we allow fakies and reproductions of MLP items here. It's something we have discussed quite a few times over the year.As for my personal opinions on the subject, I just feel like there is a difference between a knockoff pony, which has almost zero effect on a large corporation like Hasbro, and a recast doll. With BJDs, even the large companies are quite small and some of the artist dolls are completely designed and created by one person. So when someone recasts the dolls and sells them cheaper than the artists' originals, it drastically affects their source of income. To me, it's art theft. If I want a doll who is expensive, then I save up for it until I can buy it. I would not ever knowingly buy a recast doll; just for moral reasons.Recasts make me uncomfortable and I have zero interest in owning one of my own, but I am also not interested in starting a witch hunt against people who do own recast dolls. I don't think that it makes them bad people and it's not really any of my business what you choose to do with their dolls, really. Just because I don't like something doesn't mean that I have to be a jerk about it.I think that the biggest problem is when someone recasts dolls and then tries to pass them off as legit. If I bought a doll and she turned out to be a recast, I would be absolutely furious!I see it as art theft as well. I don't think there should be a witch hunt and agree that aspect gets ridiculous at times, but I will admit it saddens me that the Arena is recast friendly and I hope that changes some day.
Recasts are not currently banned on the Arena, because it didn't seem fair to disallow them while we allow fakies and reproductions of MLP items here. It's something we have discussed quite a few times over the year.As for my personal opinions on the subject, I just feel like there is a difference between a knockoff pony, which has almost zero effect on a large corporation like Hasbro, and a recast doll. With BJDs, even the large companies are quite small and some of the artist dolls are completely designed and created by one person. So when someone recasts the dolls and sells them cheaper than the artists' originals, it drastically affects their source of income. To me, it's art theft. If I want a doll who is expensive, then I save up for it until I can buy it. I would not ever knowingly buy a recast doll; just for moral reasons.Recasts make me uncomfortable and I have zero interest in owning one of my own, but I am also not interested in starting a witch hunt against people who do own recast dolls. I don't think that it makes them bad people and it's not really any of my business what you choose to do with their dolls, really. Just because I don't like something doesn't mean that I have to be a jerk about it.I think that the biggest problem is when someone recasts dolls and then tries to pass them off as legit. If I bought a doll and she turned out to be a recast, I would be absolutely furious!
Whether or not I ever end up with a recast, like I said, I don't plan on seeking one out, I do hope that this forum never bans recasts from being shown/discussed.One of the things I love about the arena is that it is full of so many different people who have different views on a lot of things but despite that it is a friendly and welcoming community that allows each of us to explore our love for what are essentially "toys" in our own way and be able to share this love with others without fear of ridicule or hatred.
I am very anti-recast BJD.I often see pro-recast people try to equate recast bjd with things like knock off handbags, "fakies", downloading music or watching movies online or prop replicas, (not to mention ridiculous entitled arguments like that they don't make enough $ to afford legit) but to me these things are all so different and can't be judged by the same criteria. It's difficult to argue morality. I've been into bjd nearly 10 years and having seen what it's done to the community and market, I will never support recasters or sympathize with anyone's justification for buying recast bjd.
Quote from: Flitter on December 29, 2015, 07:42:55 PMI am very anti-recast BJD.I often see pro-recast people try to equate recast bjd with things like knock off handbags, "fakies", downloading music or watching movies online or prop replicas, (not to mention ridiculous entitled arguments like that they don't make enough $ to afford legit) but to me these things are all so different and can't be judged by the same criteria. It's difficult to argue morality. I've been into bjd nearly 10 years and having seen what it's done to the community and market, I will never support recasters or sympathize with anyone's justification for buying recast bjd.Agreed!
what exactly is the difference between a company doll and an artist doll?