Here are some best practices for being part of a community...

1. Don't be rude. Don't say anything unkind about peoples' dolls or work. Don't be overly familiar with strangers, and try to speak very directly to people who don't speak the same language as you. Don't exclude people on the basis of gender, race, sexuality, class, or religion, and don't make hateful comments on such basis either! If you have qualms about someone's behavior, consider whether this person is harming others or just annoying. Consider if they need to be "called out" or if you can block them and move on with your life.

2. Dolls are an expensive hobby. It's unkind to shame people for not being able to afford a large collection or tons of clothes. It's also not good to hold yourself to high standards of excess. Let's not hold the people with the vastest collections in esteem -- instead, let's find ways to celebrate and cherish our dolls in ways that go beyond consumerism.

3. Doll photography, like any kind of photography, is a skill. People work very hard to take beautiful and charming photographs, but just because they're online doesn't mean they're free to use however you please. Never repost images that you can't give credit for, and try to ask for permission whenever you can. You should check someone's page to see if they have guidelines for using their images. Credit should always be the first part of the caption, and you should be specific about what platform the image is from. If you can, add a link. Never use another person's images for commercial purposes without permission. The original creator of an image retains copyright; not only is it disrespectful, but it is legally an unwise move to violate someone's copyright as a business.

4. There are so many talented doll customizers and clothing designers out there -- it's fine to want to collect the work of all these skilled creators, but you are not entitled to their work. If someone's pricing is out of your budget, don't be upset with them. If you think someone's pricing is unreasonable, you don't have to buy from them. If you buy something from someone, try to shout them out whenever you post a photo of it!