Absolutely I voted "Yes".
Making a character (especially under 3.x rules) is such a PERSONAL process. You need to anticipate (at least loosely) where you want the character to be in the next 5-10 levels, and take the feats and skills that work within those parameters. (Actually I've played with people who statt out to Level 20!!)
(Though, personally, I tend to be the opposite. I tend to generate a character concept with certain parameters and limitations, but otherwise I let the campaign determine where my character goes and what skills are useful.)
Just recently, I was rolling up a Warforged Sorcerer for the "Eberron" campaign we're starting, and was choosing first-level spells. I announced my choice ("True Strike", "Summon Monster I", and "Magic Missile"), and a long-time friend (who assuredly had the best interests for pary survivabillity in mind) stated "You
need to take Sleep." I simply said "That doesn't fit my character concept." After a little bit of back-and-forth, I said "This is my spell list. Not yours. If you want to play the party mage, I'm happy to roll up something else."
And perhaps I was a bit snippy, (Sorry, Bruce!!
) but, friend or not, I HATE getting unsolicited advice on character generation or progression. If I need help, I'll ask.