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I don’t enjoy trauma or clickbait or sadness videos. I’m enjoy your healthy, traveling, and lifestyle vlogs!
13:28 I love it! :))))
Social media is such a fascinating topic… I probably can't imagine how tough it is to feel the need of having a more 'dramatic' life in order to do well in your job… honestly that doesn't seem healthy in the long run. As for your question – as a viewer, contestants of a reality tv show and youtubers are pretty much the same. With the big difference, that youtubers are ore in charge how they want to be portrayed because there is no big production, making them more 'real'. but I think the main problem is that this also leads to more parasocial relationships. While I love that you call your viewers 'friends' this shows a level of closeness from your part so viewers can think that you are actually a close friend to whom they would say different things than to a stranger on the internet, which leads to inappropriate questions and comments. This creates a space with uncertain boundaries and it is the job of the creator to state their personal boundaries.
Thank you for saying New Orleans correctly🥹
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I reeeeeeally want to know where your black crew neck is from 😅
As someone that deleted all social media 10 years ago, I can say how much happier I am without it in my life. Besides watching positive YouTube videos, I find limiting screen time is beneficial for anyone.
Your mom is so sweet! I adore seeing her in the vlogs, and she’s so so pretty!!!! I don’t have that close of a relationship with my mom and I live vicariously through you both!
I found you because of your divorce video, but honestly I have been binge watching all of your videos and love them all equaly! The good, the bad, I dont watch more because of the "Drama" I just love your personality and your videos they are all great and you're not worse at your job if the views go down, you're always amazing !
Now that you say that about the “clickable videos”. I’ve always wondered where the victim mentality came from and why so many people do it. I bet that helps, people think it’ll help their clicks and then get addicted to that feeling and keep it going. What a sad life. Glad you’re not getting sucked into that space.
You and your mom are twins! Both of you are beautiful!
I found you when you went on a nice stay cation after you sold your wedding ring. Then I got obsessed with the channel watching you grow and try new things. It’s your genuine spirit and your love for God that I love about you. Never change that!
You’re so adorable. You should be in a Hallmark movie 😊
I treat the people I follow as friends, I feel invested in their life and want the best thing for them. I don’t want reality TV it just feels too fake for me.
I admit it. The first video I ever saw was the divorce announcement video. I had never seen you before. The video showed up in my feed and started playing and at first I thought “why would I watch a divorce announcement of someone I don’t know?” Because I am not a fan of drama or tragedy. I doom scroll my news stories out of guilt. I’m afraid of being spoiled and sheltered and in a bubble while others suffer. But my social media? I want 💯 happy healthy to help balance it out. But I did it. I watched. It was your delivery, your rawness, your heartfelt disclaimer. I didn’t know who you were but I honestly cared. So I kept watching and have LOVED the journey you’ve been on back towards happiness. I’ve loved the honesty , the openness, and the delight in discovering a new you on the other side of it all. I may have been introduced by the drama, but I didn’t stay for it, and I much prefer to see you happy. So I’m SO glad it turned out the way it has so far. And I plan on sticking around for the hopeful happy things to come. 👍❤️
I just don’t participate in consuming the bad stuff, I don’t listen to the news or consume in drama because it’s just not healthy for my mind to be apart of. ❤
I think I’ve never been confused between social media and reality tv because I’ve honestly never sat through a single episode of reality tv. Something about it just turns me off, always has. It just wasn’t for me. So when YouTubers date it feels more like real life to me, and not a show. Not a friend either, not that para-social . Maybe a coworker introducing her boyfriend at work? Something like that? 🤷♀️😂
Does Max stay at home all day, day after day, while you're out enjoying yourself at endless coffee shops and stores? Max looks overweight, bored and fed-up. Dogs need at least two to three hours of exercise and mental stimulation each day (and preferably time running around with/socialising with other dogs). Poodle-crosses are def no exception. I'm a vet and have two poodle crosses myself. You may not be the right vlogger for me but I just hope one day I see Max looking well-exercised and happier
I so enjoy your channel with all its happy! Not a huge drama girl, but I am a little thankful for your divorce videos as it was a suggested and led me to you…❤
You are so beautiful 🌷💙
I love your content, and more I love the fact of watching you evolve and finally start seeing improvement in your life.
But it's sad that some people is just there for the drama. What have we become?; so sad 😔
Happy you are happy! ❤️
I am happy that your life is in a more happy situation. Your analytics will improve. Just remember its holiday season. People are spending time with their families and less online.
Commenters will pick anything apart. It would seem that if you don't like/disagree with a lot of content simply don't follow that person.
I personally notice I gravitate online socially to “happier” and “lighter” content because my own personal life is more chaotic. I think you add this nice touch to where yes tragedy has been amongst your videos, yes, but you add such light and airy on it(if that makes sense)
I’m thankful for your maturity and intelligence! you’re so Wise friend!
So happy you brought this up! Im sure many people do comment on your relationship and give unsolicited advice. I do watch the bachelor but I have never felt the need to comment on your relationship. I watched your videos feeling genuinely happy for you and understanding this is your real life!
Wow I really enjoyed your insight on social. Some things I feel like I've known but you put it more concretely. I've been a watcher of social for years but now I'm entering the space for work. I definitely want to stay true to myself and stay authentic
Also funny about your comment on comfy and cute. My rule now is it must be comfy first and then bonus if it's cute 😆
I do not see reality tv as the same as the YouTube influencers I follow. I see shows like the bachelor as like any other scripted tv show and do not believe any of the participants are actually in love or in a fight with someone or whatever, I think they are actors looking to break into the entertainment industry. A youtuber’s content is of course curated, filtered, and edit but I believe that the relationships are real. Like I don’t think you and Jordie are acting lol and as you said, there is no producer telling you what to say and how to act. Couldn’t agree more though that people are drawn to tragedy, drama and scandal. Merry Christmas!
I hate to hear you say that your content hasn’t performed as well since your personal life and relationships have gotten healthier. Is there something we can do to support you and your channel in addition to liking and subscribing?
If you actually care what people say or disagree with… The reality is that you already are not 100% comfortable with what you are choosing to do, be and portray for the world openly on Youtube. That is a personal problem and only for us to fix within ourselves. Unless deep down I know something is inappropriate behavior, bad, not genuine etc. I do not care what others think because it is my life… I would only question myself if I already knew I was wrong in some way. As a professional performer (ballet dancer) this is something I accepted a long time ago…
I love your vlogs, Michel! You always go to nice places and talk about interesting topics in between… Your vlogs are like a cozy and comforting cup of tea! And personally the sponsorships don’t bother me… if I’m not interested, I just skip that part. Thank you for continuing to make beautiful videos!
I'm not a creator only a viewer and I watch a lot of family/couple channels. I feel it is very inappropriate to comment on someone's personal private relationship on YouTube just because I get to see a tiny peek into their lives. The bachelor/bachelorette is completely different and partially produced and meant for people to be invested in and comment on relationships. Completely than a creator on YouTube sharing their personal life
Is there a way other than not skipping ads that we your followers can help increase your income?
It is right about being happy make less interested…… but it is so wrong, we should celebrate happiness and not drama. People like to see you unhappy because they are unhappy! It is something i notice long time ago in everyday life….
I have to say I got into a frustrating conversation and ended up deleting all my comments so I wouldn't be notified of new comments in another creator's comments as something in her life just went t*ts up and everyone was commenting about her relationship and how she should leave her bf yet she hadn't given anywhere near enough detail on what really happened to provoke that. I hadn't read them just read what someone else had said about it and I simply commented that it's not our business to involve ourselves in her relationship or offer unasked-for advice or be mean and said in a world where you can be anything be nice. I was taught nothing nice to say say nothing. But on social it seems everyone will say what they want without a thought for the person they are saying it to or about and it feels so wrong to me. I've made a conscious decision to say something positive on videos I enjoy just to try and balance the negativity for creators because yes to a degree you expect the negative but that doesn't mean its right that you get it or that you should be able to just let it roll off your back. It's sad the way some people act I try to think hurt people hurt and it's not personal but like I say I was getting hate just for saying it's her business let's not intrude and be kind, so if that gets you hate, I don't think there is anything creators could do to avoid it which sucks. Hope you had a fab thanksgiving Michel.
Really interesting discussion about social media. What you said about TV vs social media was particularly interesting to me. It helped explain why some people might think it’s okay to make inappropriate comments on vlogs. I generally don’t watch TV, so I don’t have the experience of talking about dating TV shows with friends or on social media. It seemed really weird to me when people would make inappropriate comments about vloggers’ relationships. What you said helps to explain that. Fascinating! Sadly, I don’t think there’s much you can do about the inappropriate comments. This video might help educate whoever was watching, but there will be viewers who have missed this. I’d be curious if you’ve noticed that it helps to remind people that you’re not interested in hearing negative comments about your relationships. Reminding people this is real life not a TV production and asking people not to be rude might help some, but then it’s up to you to remember that you know yourself and your life better than anyone else and let the negative comments go. The negative comments aren’t about the real you or your real life, they’re about some made up version of you and your life in the commenter’s head. Hope that makes sense. Also, I did start watching you regularly when you got divorced, but I stayed because I like you and your focus on being real, trying to stay positive and grateful, and how intentional you are about most things. You remind me to try to do the same. 😊
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I see my YouTubers more as friends and I would treat them as such, opposed to the entertainment industry which evokes toxicity.. bc it is kinda toxic. I watched your channel before the divorce and I think I like your now content more than ever before