While I�m sure there are a great many players who consider racial bonuses in their build, I�m willing to put money down that for the overwhelming majority of players, the primary and sometimes only factor in choosing race is what looks cool or attractive. For most people, Dwarfs, Haflings and Gnomes don�t often qualify.
I love halflings and gnomes and my little halfling bardlock is the cutest.
I can appreciate most races, only halforcs are not my cup of tea.