To be quite frank, there's a segment of your audience that sees you as a musician first, and as a vlogger/entertainer/activist/what-have-you second. We would love to see you grow as an artist. We'd gladly support you on other platforms that allow you to continue writing inspiring music and growing your base without having to deal with algorithm issues or dRaMa. Hope this makes sense lol.

Does she have a patreon? It makes perfect sense for someone like Dodie to get her peeps over to that

I'm definitely part of this "segment". I'm hoping it's a large segment, because when it comes to writing (very) emotional non-Broadway songs I think dodie is second to none right now.

doddlevloggle yess! And although I miss some of those monthly vlog things bc they were really cool creatively I see now that you're putting all your creative energy into your music and of course! Of course it is your passion ! People need to understand that better


this is a video about how if the platform “youtube” gets too shit to be on i will just upload my content on another one! so basically, if you define “quitting youtube” as stopping sharing and creating, then I will not “quit youtube” (i might take breaks from creating tho). but if you define it as leaving the platform “youtube” then maybe i will someday!

I love your music and the content you’ve made over the years so much. If you decide to leave this platform, I will respect that completely and support you the best I can elsewhere. But I’ve gotta say, as someone who’s only forms of social media are YouTube and Spotify (if that even counts) it’s going to really hard to keep up with your content. I don’t want to lose you somewhere along the way of life because you no longer upload, and I’ll always try to keep up with your creative content, but if you do decide to leave youtube all I ask is to let us know through a video here so I (and others without social media) dont sit aimlessly waiting for you to come back. Xx

Dodie, I think you're the greatest person I've ever met in my life and you have helped me keep positive and happy the past few years. I've always wanted to meet you and just see you as the amazing character you are, however I'm a boy and just because I watch you I get laughed at because you're a 'girl YouTuber'. Despite this I just want you to know that I exist, which will make me happier. I love you!

What if not most people don't have that other kind of system

Do whatever is most comfortable for you. I will love and support you no matter what platform you decide to use or not use :)

I love you Dodie! You are a wonderful and talented human being whose art and content has helped me through my struggles with mental health. Thank you for that. I support your art and will continue to support even if you decide to leave the platform of "YouTube". <3

doddlevloggle i’ve been debating on what to put first: building a successful YouTube channel or music.  Both of which are important to me, but one has to be more important.  Looking at this, through helping yourself find a balance, you helped me realize that music is what I love and YouTube is a tool for sharing it.  Thank you so much and I wish you the best in your music and media careers ❤

doddlevloggle whatever you choose, we’ll all support you <3

as long as i have some means of viewing what dodie creates, im happy

Yep. Totally! Everstime I recommend musicians from YouTube i'm laughed at.

I think the concern of a lot of people is that we know that your YouTube is genuinely you. Videos feature your friends, are edited by you, and are relatable instead of always marketable. I understand that those may have to take a back seat as music grows in popularity, but I think we all hope that you stay true to yourself and don’t get swallowed up by the music industry

LGBTQ+ part pissed me off I nevertheless get angry and it scared me


A lovely, concise monologue on why and how people move on from the area that they originated from; if a platform can no longer support the individual (either through personal development or changes in the platform itself) then there should be no shame in shifting towards one that does. You articulated that very well and I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say that we're going to support you in whatever way we can, whether it's watching ads on your videos or buying your music. <3

Also, small side note, but you're allowed to say that you're a professional musician now! People pre-order your music and hype over your merch, I'd say that counts you in the big-leagues!

Maria Anna Damn right we do! And this weird little community of gays and misfits won’t fall apart I’m sure, we’ll rock up to every tour and concert! ❤

lovely comment! and thank you ! thank you for your support too!!!!


I see younger musicians have one or two songs on YouTube but I think for many it's easier to be discovered on Spotify. YouTube doesn't seem to be accociated with music anymore ,i guess people prefer to easily be seen on Spotify. However YouTube allows a community to be formed which I'll be sad to lose because of the new algorithm and the way the platform works.

I think there's a growing number of music artists being founded on Spotify, whereas there seems to be a decline is YouTube musicans. People such as cavetown quickly moved to Spotify and posts more vlogs than music on YouTube. Bands such as The Faim, Glass animals , the propellers. All based on Spotify and glass animals now has a huge following due to this, YouTube definitely helps ( one of glass animals songs was a meme for animators) but it's easier to get music out onto Spotify, I'm not sure about pay on Spotify but it's probably better as well

Sarah Derksen yeah I've discovered so many bands because well ... That's what I'm on there for. They give you recommendations for music whereas on YouTube it's mainly vlogs etc.

jinny wow, I just replied with the same comment

Salem The ukulele Grace became famous because of X-factor. Lots of popular musicians started off oh Youtube: Tori Kelly, Alessia Cara, Shawn Mendes (fist on Vine), Troye Sivan (I think of him as kind of an exception because he had 2 million+ subs  on youtube before he was signed), Charlie Puth, literally Justin Bieber. Also 5 sos and The Vamps, not sure. Nina Nesbitt, Gabrielle Aplin, Lewis Watson

Salem The ukelele More famous artists have started off of here, just aren't as well known for it. Alessia Cara and Charlie Puth were both youtubers. Shawn Mendes grew an audience here (but started on Vine). Justin Bieber was discovered off of youtube

youtube is still by far the most used music streamer tho, more than all the others combined

Dodie (and her friends) and Tori kelly and Grace VanderWaal are literally the only music artists I know who started off on here. Dodie is my unicorn.


And here is where we take a time to remember troye sivan

A Proud Phil Lester It worked out well for him though, he released a very successful song and a good album. And he even recently collaborated with Ariana Grande in a song. That’s a big step. Good for him if it helps him pursue his career further, I will be happy for him. Sometimes you gotta let go. Best of luck to dodie and troye in what they choose to do with their careers and life.

Yes. I still go back and watch his old videos

This is precisely who I was thinking about the whole time. But like many others have said, all we can do is be proud of him. :) ( and dodie too!!!)

as soon as i saw the title i thought of him first

I completely forgot Troye had a YouTube channel, it's not like I started watching him on YouTube, pftt

that was what i was thinking this whole video

my first thought when I saw the title went to troye, but honestly he's still one of my favourite artists and I'm so proud to see how far he has come to! how crazy

Faith Trash #1 <b>Buy BLOOM out August 31st</b>

Faith Trash #1 *Buy BLOOM out August 31st*

Ikr I still remember when he first announced TRXYE, crazy

Y'all are crazy he's got a new album coming out, he ain't dead


i really like when musicians of youtube also do vlogs like you, it makes me kinda feel closer to you as a fan, if you ever quit i'll understand but boi i'd miss your vlogs so much

firelord mile je suis d’accord avec toi haha


I see you as a

1. Human
2. Musician
3. YouTuber


“They will assume that you are a lazy, untalented, shallow, self centred millennial. And that’s not fair. Cuz only like...half of that is true.”

D E A D

That Little Badger its so true, though! 😂

Don’t mind me. I’m just afraid of everything.


if you quit youtube i'll be fine with it but like i love you

mita v dude you got me

im a fish

kidding i just comment on every video i watch idfk how i get likes

I love how much support this comment has gotten because it's so respectful of Dodie while also showing how much we appreciate her on this platform

who are you and why do you get 623572825 likes on every comment on every video

hmmm
fishy

Lika dude. I just saw you on Panic!'s Ellen performance of Say Amen.


I miss your YouTube content though!!! 😫 not even just the music stuff but all the rest. I fell in love with your channel after i watched your "how to make me tea" video 😆😆💗

Sadie Love one of my faves is 'pasta is good, life is sad'


i can hear it now. dodie is an absolute genius. i've known all this time!!!


"Might"
"But it was"
"Last winter"
"But"
"Again"

Yeah there were a lot of them in this video, and they were all at around the same time! There were like three or four within a 5 second time period lol.


Dodie, everybody needs a break sometimes, you are a talented musician who needs to spread the word! Youtube isn't highly associated with music like it was back then, if you leave, yes we will be sad, but as long as you are happy, that's all that matters. Don't put your future in the hands of your viewers <3 I love you <3


youtube is one of the ways to know the musicians in a more personal level than just music. and it's their choice to let people  to know them in a more personal level. (than just music)


I selfishly miss hearing your voice in this medium as often as we have in the past, but I’m also deeply excited to see what you work on whilst you’re not here. I’m just happy to follow your journey. 💕


hey bb!!! i get this!! my heart dropped a little at the prospect of you not making videos on here anymore but then i realized that 1. videos can exist in other places and 2. you, in all your musically talented glory, deserve to be successful in that industry. and obviously it’s unfair and sad that this could be something that’s holding you back, but the reality is that that’s true, so leaving (eventually) almost makes sense?? i’d still miss u tho. ily 💘

doddlevloggle yeah that makes sense too!! whatever you end up doing we’ll always support you and love u 💘

Do what Grace VanderWaal does, Dodie! She uploads when she has free time, like a quick cover and everyone would understand. I love btw.

this is a very kind comment :') but I don't think I want to sacrifice the thing I love and the thing a lot of people who know me love (creating online)


1:36 I thought she was bursting into song.😁 But this is really interesting. Honestly, YouTube is my favourite platform for musicians, especially if they vlog too because I like to know what type of person they are.

@Larissa Urbina I didn't even realise I commented this lmao

omg you noticed it three months ago! (arms unfolding project)


Revised title:

IM QUITTING YOUTUBE?😢😰😥🤭🤯 (NOT CLICKBAIT) (EMOTIONAL)

Attacked by fans, and almost poisoned. Last meal of my life?! DEFINITELY NOT CLICKBAIT I SWEAR.


I really, really hope you don't quit any time soon, but i'll understand why you did if you do. For the past couple years you've been one of my biggest inspirations creatively, artistically, and even in fashion and how i do my makeup. I know (or at least hope) that your videos won't disappear if you leave, but i really do feel like you're one of the most down to earth and honest creators on this godforsaken website and it would be a shame to lose you. I'm grateful for all that you've done and can't wait to see what you do and where you go next 💗🌷


Lysssm Dodie. Every time you upload a spark of happiness comes within me! You are amazing! Keep shinin✨✨💗💗


i just love everything about you, how aware and woke you are, how one of a kind you are! I LOVE YOU DODIE!! you're honestly one of the best youtube-based musicians in my perspective, thank you for doing what youre doing!


1:35, 2:29 is it me or does Dodie create unintentional melodies when she talks?

@jadeychuu Didn't put two and two together tho xD


so this is probably going to get lost in the comments,, but i think it’s important for you to know that we support you for who you are. we not only fell in love with your music but also with the young girl who had the courage to put herself in front of a camera and share her fears with the world. i think that your true fans will support you and love you for whatever decision you choose to make, as long as it makes you happy. i understand why you would choose either side and i think that as long as you keep doing what you love and being true to yourself, people will always love n support♥


dodie I’ve never heard of music like yours before , you’re so talented , and because of you I came out to my mum and my dad as bisexual. You’ve really<br>Helped me a lot 💓 I love you x

dodie I’ve never heard of music like yours before , you’re so talented , and because of you I came out to my mum and my dad as bisexual. You’ve really
Helped me a lot 💓 I love you x


This is a legitimate concern for small musicians. YouTube is the only platform i currently have to try and start my music career. But honestly it's gone downhill lately and I'm not sure If i want to continue using it. Is the era if youtube over?

doddlevloggle I think balance is the key here maybe. Using youtube to build a community but not relying on it to maintain that community.

honestly I don't know? I think if you use it right then you can build a community that is great. However; the more you dip into the youtube audience pool (by appealing to them) the bigger you'll grow - but then some youtube audience traits start to seep in and it can get a little confusing to yourself and to labels etc on who or what you are, youtuber or musician


i personally would love for you to keep making videos here because i feel like thats the way to break that "oh ur just a youtuber not a real artist" stigma, artists like you showing that coming from/starting from yt isnt a bad thing and there's a lot of real talent on here. BUT at the end of the day its ur life&decisions and im gonna keep on supporting you on any platform you wanna be on even if its simply spotify and itunes<3


I love this community! I was scrolling through the comments and saw so many fellow “dodie supporters” (idk what else to call them lol), and I believe no matter what platform you decide to use, you’ll still have plenty of loving members of the community here for you :)


I'm glad you're a YouTuber because I'd never have heard of you otherwise. I wish you the best in your career. You're so very talented.


I love how genuine & real you are and so is your music - please never quit, you're an inspiration ❥ but I think there is one major reason worth mentioning here too - it is incredibly hard to get your music noticed on YouTube now. I make weekly videos & put a tone of work into them, but it hardly get's any attention.. I think that's a very legit reason for someone to quit. I'm not going to though. Hell or high water these videos will keep coming hahaa..


I try to take a zen approach to it and not become attached to musicians or other content creators. Too many times I've been burned when someone chooses to stop updating for whatever reason, and I had to realize that their work and time is their own and I should be grateful for the experiences that their efforts allowed me to have. You probably will stop posting to Youtube at some point, either because you'll change, or the platform will, or both, but I'm glad I get to listen to you, both to your music and your vlogs.


BTW TO WHOEVER IS READING THIS: YOU ARE A GORGEOUS LITTLE SUNFLOWER AND I HOPE YOU HAVE AN AMAZING DAY! DO THAT THING YOU WANT TO DO! EAT AN EXTRA SLICE OF CAKE! YOU DESERVE THE VERY BEST!


i love you so damn much dodes! 💛will always support you no matter what. wherever or whenever you want to share things with us on any kind of platform. keep shining my love ✨


Dodie your beautiful. If u quit YouTube I still love you and I know that everyone will support u in whatever you choose. Youtube has a million different types of people uploading every day, but you a loved by so much people and if there true supporters like me and my friends then they will support you more then they ever did. I love you with all my heart.❤


love you dodes 💖 will support you whether you move platforms or not


I’ve been thinking about this for a while, that it really sucks that there are no actual valid alternatives for YouTube on the market :( Vimeo was popular for a while but people labeled it as “YouTube for hipsters” and it just kinda dissolved off the radar of the general public.
I wish there was an alternative, maybe smaller, but something, YouTube desperately needs some competition. But with its integration with google and google being everybody’s primary search engine, I don’t see how it’s gonna get any in the foreseeable future :(
Tl;dr things are changing for the worse and I am sad.


We love you so much Dodie and we will accept and love you the same even if we see you as a YouTuber or Musician! Even if you quit YouTube we will cheer you on your journey to success! WE LOVE YOU! 💛


Oh Dodie, I love you a lot, you and your content make me happy so I hope you choose to do whatever makes you feel more happy and comfortable. We are going to support you!


You're not pretty good at music Dodie, you're amazing at music! 💕


You helped me so much, Dodie. I just wanted to tell you ❤


You're allowed to compliment yourself, you deserve it!!!

Edit: And not many people understand this, so spread it 'round, my dudes


I enjoy any content you create! whether its on youtube or through music! I will say though that ill miss your videos! they are very relaxing and calming! but if it means putting more time and effort into being a professional musician i think that would be lovely!


YouTube is such an incredible platform, especially for musicians! Being in the business side of the music industry, YouTube helps a tonne in allowing artists to be seen/accepted by labels, etc because, all be it sadly, numbers matter. But it also allows artists to be more DIY about there music career, which is only a thing that's happened recently, that I think is super cool! I understand being branded as a 'youtuber' by the outside may have it's negatives, but within the industry, I think it's seen as majorly a positive thing! Idk I love your music and your content and YouTube has provided a massive platform and I love that! Keep doing you! <3


So, what are you saying? Are you taking a break from YouTube, quitting entirely or is it still undecided? Also, what other platforms (aside from Spotify and social media like Instagram) are you uploading your music to? (I'm curious)


I love your music so much. I can’t lie when I say that your voggle content was usually the kind of stuff to make me smile and feel good when i’m down. I’ll miss it, but it’s your path and we’ll definitely follow you on it


I love your content so much, you’re so talented even if you did quit YouTube I would still support your music. I’d like to thank you for all the music you have written that has brought me joy, I have never not been excited to see one of your notifications pop up. You are and forever will be my favorite singer♥


I love you Dodes, do whatever makes you happy :)) follow your heart babe 💓


I can never see you leaving YouTube completely. It’s your roots! Unless it stops making you happy, of course!! I love seeing your videos in my sub box and love everything you share with us.


It is sort of upsetting to see people leave YouTube in general and for good, or they re-brand in such an obvious way. I know this isn't the case, and I know it's probably just all in my head, but any content that they release after leaving YouTube or after re-branding feels disingenuous. I don't want to name names, but I think some people have gotten that vibe from other popular artists on here.
I know that these people aren't bad people for doing what they've done. There is a point, though, that it feels like you've lost an old friend forever. For some people, the YouTubers they follow are the only stable facets in their lives. In short, I think it'd benefit everyone if a person aiming to be an ex-YouTuber or aiming to re-brand gives out a video saying that they're going to do so and the reason why.
I know that subscribers are often told they should just be grateful for the content given them by the YouTubers they follow, and that's usually the basis of pretty much every argument for why YouTubers don't do what I mentioned above, but I think subscribers deserve some things. What I mentioned above is one of them.


I love this video so much 💞 I love how inspirational you are as well 💞 thank you for being amazing 💞


i always view you as a musician first! always!! i can imagine how difficult it must be to explain to higher-ups that u are in fact an actual musician and not the “stereotypical youtuber” that mainstream media has painted all of you to be. you’re a legitimate musician, but you also happen to share your life via this platform bc it’s easier to reach out to your audience! if u do decide to leave this youtube all together, i would 100% support you! youtube itself has been hanging on quite the thread for a while so something like it crashing and burning wouldn’t be so much of a surprise lol.

but i’d really miss this type of content that you share. it’s a quality of youtubers that i’ve grown to be fond of, how they are able to genuinely express themselves to a camera and not put on a show just for the sake of views. you’re one of the creators here that still do this!! i love that so much about you!! <3

doddleoddle is the girl who posts videos on youtube to share her life to her ever growing audience! dodie is the talented musician who’s gonna go out there playing sold out shows around the world! you “quitting youtube” (i.e. not posting on this platform) wouldn’t at all take away from who you are. it’s just a matter of finding a different platform to share your life with us. :)

i always view you as a musician first! always!! i can imagine how difficult it must be to explain to higher-ups that u are in fact an actual musician and not the “stereotypical youtuber” that mainstream media has painted all of you to be. you’re a legitimate musician, but you also happen to share your life via this platform bc it’s easier to reach out to your audience! if u do decide to leave this youtube all together, i would 100% support you! youtube itself has been hanging on quite the thread for a while so something like it crashing and burning wouldn’t be so much of a surprise lol.

but i’d really miss *this* type of content that you share. it’s a quality of youtubers that i’ve grown to be fond of, how they are able to genuinely express themselves to a camera and not put on a show just for the sake of views. you’re one of the creators here that still do this!! i love that so much about you!! <3

doddleoddle is the girl who posts videos on youtube to share her life to her ever growing audience! dodie is the talented musician who’s gonna go out there playing sold out shows around the world! you “quitting youtube” (i.e. not posting on this platform) wouldn’t at all take away from who you are. it’s just a matter of finding a different platform to share your life with us. :)


If you do decide to, I understand. I’ll miss you but I’ll be proud at the same time, JUST CONTINUE BEIN U QWEEN. ❤


Please don’t quit. The music industry is toxic and there is so much evil in it, it has killed so many people and so many talented beautiful souls.

You already have an extremely large following and by definition you could already be considered a celebrity in some people’s view. But because of the platform, it is different to being really famous like traditional musicians are. If it’s overwhelming to have your following which I guess it is, then you can only imagine what it’s like for artists who essentially can’t go out in public because everyone will recognise them.

Being famous can be really difficult and horrible and it’s dangerous. Amy Winehouse said she’d give it all back just to walk down the street without hassle. You are smart and strong but still vulnerable and so many people would want to take advantage of you to make money.

Your so lucky you always have this platform and these people to fall back on. It’s special and although people change and you might now want to create as much or even at all for long periods of time, you don’t want to loose this if you’re going to enter the dark world of mainstream music.

I’d love to hear you on the radio or in the charts to help share good music in a sea of mass produced copy-pasted songs. But selfishly, I wouldn’t want that to happen, I’m happy listening to you on Spotify and YouTube, I don’t want to think that your part of the music industry. Something very sinister underlines today’s music industry and its so so sad. I hate to be “that person” and say all pop music is bad, and I love a few Taylor swift songs or what not, but I still know the best music comes from talented people like dodie making it rather than from mainstream record companies.

The used to be such artistry in singing, people like Sarah Vaughan who could take your breath away. But people like her don’t get record deals. They just choose the most attractive singers, someone writes them songs and they have to sing them, and then they get awards and millions of dollars. Don’t get me wrong some of the music is good, but it’s all a bit sick if you think about it.


As long as your are happy it's okay!! I love your music, I love your videos, I've always felt really connected to you therefore I really enjoy watching them, to listen to your mind, thoughts, life stuff (apart from music).


thanks for being brutally honest about this we appreciate it❤


I'm so in love with your personality. <br>You are such an inspiration!

I'm so in love with your personality.
You are such an inspiration!


I have just recently come upon your youtube and I love how you work through your projects, display your talents, and talk about your life. I relate to so many of your storys and your music it makes me want to cry with joy seeing that I am not crazy or alone with these feelings.Thank you s very much for this contribution to my life and if you decide to leave its your choice, live your life and thank you for being a ray of sunshine in mine <3


Dodie, your videos are one of ever so sparse ones I get excited to see in my sub box every time! You're so refreshing and tackle interesting topics in such a real and down to earth way. I think people can tell you're being genuine and that's why you deserve all the subscribers you could get :)


I love hearing you talk about your life because I can hear the emotions in your voice, and I can’t get on any other social media, and if you were to leave I would be really really sad but you can do as you please


Dodie, I really hope you keep sharing and uploading videos! You are my favourite youtuber and your content inspires me so much! please never leave xxx


I love your music but I also enjoy just watching you because it is hard to find genuine and creative YouTubers that I enjoy as much as you


I just got your book for my birthday and I’ve blown through it haha I love it!! Love you ❤❤


You convey your thoughts so well. Agree with everything you said in this so much.


Ill always support you. You helped me trough tough times with your songs and opened the doors for me to experience an entire different music genre and the commutity it has. Thank you so much Dodie. You cant believe how important you are for me.


I love you so much Dodie, and you are the most beautiful, inspirational, kind, and forgiving person in the entire word full of billions of people. Dodie, you could shave all of your hair off and dye one of your eyebrows orange and green, and you would still be drop dead gorgeous. I hope you keep up the good work! Love your music and sense of humor!


Great video, as always Dodes. We love you, and we’ll support you no matter what!! 💜


Thank you for all that you've given us on this platform, no matter if you stop posting on youtube I'll still be so grateful for everything you've done and I'm sure so many others will be too. Thank you for all of your inspiration and beautiful music 💖


your singing and speaking voices are both equally as soothing, you are extremely blessed 😂


No matter what you decide to do, we get it Dodie and we will love you nevertheless...just do whatever makes you feel comfortable and happy 😊💞


We all love your videos Dodie!! But if you ever do find it too much to do videos and musiccy stuff that's cool and we understand 😊 also mental health breaks are also good ❤


Do what makes you happy! Sure we’d miss seeing your adorable face every now and then telling us about your new tea preference and such, but those who truly care will always want you to be happy. That’s just how it is! ❤❤❤


I love dodie. The music she creates is wonderful and beautiful. I will support her no matter what. I will always listen to and enjoy her music even if she never posts in social media again. However I also love dodie s personality and seeing her as a human with flaws I can relate to and enjoy. So I sincerely hope we still see her having fun and showcasing her personality. But more than anything I hope she does what’s best for her and doesn’t get hate for doing that 💟🌟🌟


I just want to listen to your voice all day, I don’t care what platform you share your talent on! 😊


As long as you are happy that’s all we care about! Do what makes you comfortable!! We will always be here to support you no matter what we love you Dodie ❤


you are good at music, Dodie and do not deny it! you are amazing in every way possible and i look up to you so much! i even got bullied at school and got called a “knock if version of dodie clark.” but i took it as a compliment because i was honored to be called anything that associated you!! 🌻💛🌞


This video was really interesting! I like YouTube musicians because it’s like they’re more personal with there audience and their videos are more easily accessible (not everyone likes/uses social media like Instagram or snapchat). Also can you please do some sort of hair tutorial? I love it so much!


i love that you made a video on this, and even if it is quite sad we are all happy that you are changing. It is a sign of improving (most of the time)


It’s saddening that others on this platform that have actual talents have to be categorized the same as those who disrupt it. Also with having to deal with demonetization for a perfectly good video. However, it’s awesome but bittersweet to hear that creators are exploring other ways to do what they love while earning a living, knowing they may not post as often.<br>As long as you along with others feel good about what you’re doing, I’ll feel just as good as well.

It’s saddening that others on this platform that have actual talents have to be categorized the same as those who disrupt it. Also with having to deal with demonetization for a perfectly good video. However, it’s awesome but bittersweet to hear that creators are exploring other ways to do what they love while earning a living, knowing they may not post as often.
As long as you along with others feel good about what you’re doing, I’ll feel just as good as well.


AAHHH YESSSS dodie. And even though I’m going to be dissapointed becuase I don’t have social media and only this, upload on platforms YOU feel comfortable uploading YOUR content on. People don’t get to decide what you do or don’t do. I love your videos and always will but I’m turning 14 in 20 days (damn i just realize that’s absolutely TERRIFYING.) and my parents said I can have social media when I turn 14, but only one. I think I’m going to choose Instagram becuase you upload there and I can upload ukulele videos and stuff.🙃 also Grace VanderWaal is very active on insta. I will always circle my life around you, family, ukulele, Hawaii (oh how I miss it) and school. It’s the things I love most. (Note how I didn’t put friends. That’s becuase unfortunately I don’t have any.) and I have panic and anxiety attacks, and your the only thing who helps me recover from them quickly. God less your videos, thank you Dodie. I’m going to be honest with you, you’ve actually saved my life once and you’ll never know cuz you’ll never read this, but I love you. Thank you. I’m devoting my life to you.


You're videos on here have been something that I have always looked forward to and loved since I came across your channel in 2013. And if you decide to take a step back  I will miss your (near?) constant presence on Youtube but I know you will be off creating beautiful music that I cannot wait to hear. I just wanted to say thank you for all of the wonderful content you have given us!'


whatever you end up doing, it’s alright. i’m doing just fine keeping up with you without youtube! and you seem happier being focused on bigger things and not being stuck in the rut that youtube has become for lots of creators. i’m really proud of how far you’ve come.


You're awesome Dodie and I'm sure you can build a family like community wherever you choose to post your content.


Literally been watching YouTube videos since I was like 11,im 18 now and it's so nostalgic to have grown up watching your videos and people like Emma blackery, Charlie,Carrie, Dan and Phil, h3h3, pewds. Never had the good fortune of meeting any of yous but the progression in you guys have all been different but really influential to my life. Obviously as I'm getting older I had so little time now but it's so nice everytime I revisit the humble feeling I get. I've suffered from Alot of abuse and neglect through my life which has caused a gargantuan range of mental health problems and found it hard to make friends and didn't have a stable home life, however everytime I went to YouTube as sad as it sounds it gave me a sense of hope and home that I never quiet felt before. I'm just another brick in the wall, I expect no sympathy or condolences but I just thought I would say thankyou. As I also understand to juggle multiple things at once can cause every thing to fall apart so when ever you need to take a break you should because love for yourself matters. ❤🦋


When somebody asks who my favourite artist is, I always say dodie. I don’t really see you as a YouTuber who creates music, more so an artist who makes videos. What’s important though is how you perceive yourself, but I definitely see you as my favourite singer and artist, cause that’s what you are to me! :) Could be down to the fact that Record Labels who sign artists who come from YouTube don’t want them to continue with the content they make because they’re not really able to control it, or don’t want that association attached to them. Wouldn’t worry about not getting signed though! I think what makes you special is that you’ve made it so big as an indie artist and that’s what I admire you for! Literally my dream is becoming a successful indie artist.


Please you can't quit your my life and soul! This is all I have to see you since I'm too poor to go to your show! I also am heavily inspired by you and YOU were the one who helped me with coming out as bi! If you feel uncomfortable here, you can. Go but I don't want you to look ughh my heartttt


I’d be lying if I said your YouTube videos didn’t literally save my life (that’s weird sorry lol) but they did and if you leave I’ll of course miss them since they mean so much to me but seeing you grow into the performer you can be will make up for it almost completely because you deserve the success you are/can achieve no matter how you get it 🌸💕


your happiness means the world, and we'll support you no matter what your future endeavours may be. we may never meet in person but know i'm rooting for you in every way possible x


i love how you addressed it! it's completely right ♥


The only thing I would miss about you uploading on YouTube is the “raw” versions of your new songs. But I suppose those could be uploaded anywhere! Either way, your true fans will support you no matter what


I love you and will forever be thankful for everything you have put out into the world that continues to help thousands. What is important is your mental health and well being and what you are confirmed with doing. As long as you take care of yourself we will be happy. You're incredible for the way you use the influence (i think thats the right word) you have on people to share positivity and make a difference. ♡


Hey I've missed you😘 my life's been a bit crazy recently, my cat was put down and I felt awful but now I have an apprenticeship which I'll be starting soon and one day I'll be an accountant. But along with all of this I'm still watching all of your videos and loving you more and more ❤❤


I’ll always support you no matter what you do in you career ❤❤ ALSO Dodie I’m meeting you at vidcon!! I’m so excited!!


Please don't leave! I live to watch your videos and I love you so much. I feel so connected to you when I watch your videos. I love your music aswell but it just wouldn't be the same on  YouTube without you. You are my sun, moon and stars. You are basically my inspiration and I love you. You're so cool.


This has always been a place to put creative things, but beyond that we shouldn't be afraid to form our own relationships with it. If the creators I love stop making things on here it'll be a little sad to let go of that part of them, but it also makes room for them to create new things that I'll enjoy elsewhere. I hope if I ever stop making things here people will feel the same way.


Whenever I talk about dodie to someone I say “oh she’s my favourite musician” because that’s how I see her. As this wonderful musician who can break my heart with every single lyric in the best way possible. She manages to hit the nail with every song she sings and I connect with them so deeply. I also see her as a YouTuber. Dodie’s videos have helped SO MUCH  it’s unbelievable. Dodie made me cry, laugh and both things at the same time. She made me think about things that would’ve never come up to me. She inspired me to play an instrument and start singing and to appreciate my body. I don’t think she should stop posting videos, although I understand perfectly why she might consider it. <br>Dear dodie, your videos are what make this platform wonderful. But despite this, if you decide leaving it’s okay. We will be okay, not the same, but okay. We love you dodie

Whenever I talk about dodie to someone I say “oh she’s my favourite musician” because that’s how I see her. As this wonderful musician who can break my heart with every single lyric in the best way possible. She manages to hit the nail with every song she sings and I connect with them so deeply. I also see her as a YouTuber. Dodie’s videos have helped SO MUCH  it’s unbelievable. Dodie made me cry, laugh and both things at the same time. She made me think about things that would’ve never come up to me. She inspired me to play an instrument and start singing and to appreciate my body. I don’t think she should stop posting videos, although I understand perfectly why she might consider it.
Dear dodie, your videos are what make this platform wonderful. But despite this, if you decide leaving it’s okay. We will be okay, not the same, but okay. We love you dodie


I haven’t watched the vid yet but it’s my birthday, you are my favourite music artist, I listen to your music when my mental illness is getting me down. I love your music so much and you as a person just ahh why are you so great Dodie btw my friends are sick of me singing “I have a hole in my tooth” bc we are doing GCSEs so it gets stuck in their heads in the exam.


just please please please don’t quit x<br>you’ve helped me through so much dodie:)

just please please please don’t quit x
you’ve helped me through so much dodie:)


Never quit you and your videos and you smile makes my day and so does your music but having more than one creative outlet music and YouTube make you and going to see you live is still the best thing that has ever happened and the best day of my life I love your work and you have helped me through lots and learning to play the ukulele to learn your music has too and thank you ❤


Me and loads of other people will definitely continue to follow you and listen to your music no matter what platform it’s on!


this is v true. youtubers work harder then anyone realises! love you lots x


Hi dodie!!! This was a wonderful vid as always!!! How’s it going?


I really love you so much dodie! I don't want you to leave because your videos are really helpful and make me feel good. I'd be okay if you left, and will respect your decsion, but I feel as though you are very helpful towards alot of people.


I feel like Dodie is literally the most relatable person, you know? I mean she’s just like me. She’s funny, cute, an introvert (totally fine btw. So am I), her songs are great, I love her singing videos, and her videos are the best. ❤


These points are very interesting!  I haven't heard/thought about a lot of them.  It definetly helps in understanding the creators that do leave, break, etc. etc.


I extremely love your content. Im okay with you not posting ever. But hey, a post once and a while is nice. Your other videos are nice to rewatch. Just be you and focus on what's more important


Gosh! The editing on this video has given me stitches in laughing!! Tho, on a serious note, this video is very eye-opening and has a very Dodie touch!


I'll support you in whatever you choose to do. I love your beautiful content so much and I understand where you're coming from. Whatever is best for you, choose it. Whatever you do,  you've always got this girl as a fan!!!!


I love your channel, but it’s not the fact that it’s on YouTube or even specifically the videos themselves. It’s just you as a person. I love your personality, your kind heartedness and your musical creations. I, and I’m sure many others, will continue to love you whatever platform you use to share with us.

Thank you, Dodie!


You have always been a musician to me and you have also been a YouTuber to me , you’ve always helped me with your videos but you’re music always helps me aswell, you can still be a musician and be a YouTuber I believe and you are good at both as in both formats you help so many people and we will all forever be grateful for you, weather your making YouTube videos or weather your writing your songs we will all forever be grateful for you dodie


i love you dodie and would respect your decision either way ♡ <br>i wish people understood youtube the way we do but they have no idea how many incredible creators are on here with a wonderful fanbase

i love you dodie and would respect your decision either way ♡
i wish people understood youtube the way we do but they have no idea how many incredible creators are on here with a wonderful fanbase


Thank you for shedding bits of light on this <3 and yupp gotta find the best comfy way to share <3 Love you


I just found out about dodie last year and now she’s talking about leaving. Her songs, they got me through a lot. For the longest time I was able to see my life played in a song through her compositions and it helped with all the stress and depression that was going through my head before. Cause her songs make me feel... not alone. Thanks, Dodie.


I loved your video and I wanted you to know I bought your book today and it is absolutely wonderful ☺☺


YOU ARE REALLY GOOD AT MUSIC AND YOU DESERVE TO GIVE YOURSELF COMPLIMENTS! I love you and please take care💕


as a musician on youtube I have felt discouraged before..because I put a lot of my energy and time on videos but I don't get much recognition and so I feel like my channel is stuck and not moving forward ..maybe thats why some of them leave youtube..

Yesss, I feel this too! I've subscribed to you though 😄


I love that you also make videos like this apart from vlogs and music. You are very wise 🍩🍩


no matter whether or not you "leave" this platform, you can be reassured there will be myself and hundreds of thousands of others who will continue to follow (??? is that creepy) you on your musical journey

no matter whether or not you "leave" this platform, you can be reassured there will be myself and hundreds of thousands of others who will continue to follow (??? is that creepy) you on your *_musical_* journey


I don't even know how normal YouTubers do it, I wonder how a person with record deals and stuff is going to be able to pull off making videos and making professional music at the same time w/o losing quality. As long as you can make them and you want to make them, do it. I'd hate to see the day that your content here is forced just because your audience wants more of it. Your community is one of the best here on YouTube and I think that whatever you choose to do in the future, we'd be here to support you.


Love you dodie will continue to support you no matter what💛


The idea of you quitting YouTube saddens me cuz your videos have helped me through a lot. Youre like a little ray of sunshine on my darkest days. I understand what you are saying as well, everyone needs a break now and then❤


Hidden words in ‘arms unfolding’
‘it was’ 1:36
‘I might’ 2:30
‘last winter’ 2:33


I love your videos because they're so chill and calm.


You're amazing keep doing you, you wonderful human being.

My thoughts right into this comment on 12:42 am with 4 hours of sleep heh


Besides the stigma around being a Youtuber I also get that musicians need to brand themselves as, well, <b>musicians</b> to get record label-y type people to take them seriously + to be able to spread your music more amongst regular folks who might not be too familar with Youtube in general. I definitely think it's sad that we dont see the content we're so used to getting by them (and being more "connected" with them and their lives) but it's also bittersweet because I also want them (mostly you, dodie) to shine and get the recognition they deserve. I just. Miss your videos. Your hand clappy intros. Your soothing voice. You in general.

Besides the stigma around being a Youtuber I also get that musicians need to brand themselves as, well, *musicians* to get record label-y type people to take them seriously + to be able to spread your music more amongst regular folks who might not be too familar with Youtube in general. I definitely think it's sad that we dont see the content we're so used to getting by them (and being more "connected" with them and their lives) but it's also bittersweet because I also want them (mostly you, dodie) to shine and get the recognition they deserve. I just. Miss your videos. Your hand clappy intros. Your soothing voice. You in general.


Hello dodie, my friend in my a capella group tweeted you to let you know that we’re turning Would You Be So Kind into an a capella arrangement for our new album!!! What I wanted to say is, I know it’s especially hard when discussing different platforms out there for you and your music. But I think the main reason people want to see you keep producing your music on YouTube in a way, as well as vlogging and letting us know how you are, is because it provides a certain level of intimacy that releasing a song on Spotify doesn’t always. ( ps love you and we will all let you know when our a capella album with Would You Be So Kind on it comes out :) )


As a very small (and hopefully growing😊) musician/YouTuber, I look up to you so much, and would even go as far to say that you inspired me to start writing my own songs and putting them on YouTube, I really hope YouTube can still be a place for musicians to share their hard work and for it to be recognised, I don't know any other place on the internet where this would be possible!!


I don’t want to sound or be dramatic, and I’ll still obviously support you and whatever content you make in whatever platform you choose, but I’ll miss your videos


The videos I loved most from you were your life videos, like story times in the bathtub and you building you loft bed. Stuff like that is what I always look forward too. Don't get me wrong, I love your music and I already bought tickets to your NYC showing, I will always love your music, but I also just like you as a person and videos that show such. If you ever want to just post videos of you making mac and cheese or pasta again I would so love to see that. I just hope you continue to post casual videos as such! <3 I love seeing you grow as a person.


I’m all for musicians moving on from YouTube if that’s truly what they’d like to do but I do miss the close community that comes with a musician that’s on YouTube. It feels more personal to have you upload a video and share part of yourself with us along with the music you create. Most musicians once they leave YouTube, they stop allowing us to be as close with them as we were before and it gives us a feeling of sadness to not really be able to see you in a more personal setting then in interviews or tweets. I love you dodie and I support you 100% so if you do move off YouTube, your fans will follow but we will miss this connection you’ve establish with your uploads . I don’t know if that makes sense but yeah. Love you 💙


This was such a good video and really good reasoning ☺


Youtube started the fame for some of these musicians; our views that built their name/brand. Then they stop sharing their content with the ones that helped them grow their success in the first place. Seems a little unfair to me :/


But the reason musicians who started on YouTube have an audience to build upon to become "serious "is because of the platform and how all types of people can see your content. If they didnt want to be seen as a "youtube musician " they shouldn't have posted


I would really miss you if you quit YouTube your an amazing youtuber and musicians love you so much dodi your amazing


I really wish there was a decent alternative platform to YouTube. Been having a lot of issues with it recently, and being unable to talk to support that can actually help is impossible


i get that it can be difficult to be taken seriously if you do put out videos but sometimes it seems like as soon as musicians get big they are suddenly 'too good' for youtube *cough cough troye*. it's kind of discouraging :(


I really love you dodie and i love your music and other vids you put out. If you do go, that's cool, it's chill. I will miss your other videos but it's your channel, your life, do whatever the fuck you want


do whatever makes you happy, and whatever helps you get your content out to the world, because your music and lyrics are beautiful and amazing and everyone deserves to know who dodie is, yes it would be sad for you to leave us, but for you to be happy and even more successful would be fantastic 💓💓

much love from niagara falls !!!💞


If you quit youtube I’ll sue you. You’re one of the very few non-self centred YouTube’s we have left.


*_i love you, we love you no matter what decision you choose we will still support you. keep that on mind._*


Hello Dodie, I discovered you on Spotify a year ago without previous knowledge of your role as a YouTuber. So, initially, I connected with your songs, with your voice and your role as a professional musician and artist. When I did find you on YouTube it was your music videos I was met with first and I thoroughly enjoyed being able to listen to your covers alongside your own songs. That is the beauty of YouTube for me, being able to see musicians and artists cover numerous songs in their own unique way. Discovering your vlogs on doddlevloggle deepened my view of you as the person you are. Just like I will search for Joni Mitchell interviews to gain insight into who she is and has been, YouTube and Instagram and other social networks allow us to connect and understand each other like never before. I felt (and still do) feel connected with you, you inspire an aspiring musician (🙋), and I have also been able to empathise with your experience of mental illness, your openness surrounding your sexuality, and your 'creative flair' in writing, video editing, exploring vocal practice, learning new instruments... It's a journey that you are on but that I walk alongside you in as I am on my own journey. It allows me to think about my own music, and it is a witness to the beauty of how music brings everyone (including fellow musicians!) together. Thanks Dodie for taking care, great effort and time in all you present to us here, and I look forward to seeing the rest of your musical journey!<br>Warmest of wishes, Jen X

Hello Dodie, I discovered you on Spotify a year ago without previous knowledge of your role as a YouTuber. So, initially, I connected with your songs, with your voice and your role as a professional musician and artist. When I did find you on YouTube it was your music videos I was met with first and I thoroughly enjoyed being able to listen to your covers alongside your own songs. That is the beauty of YouTube for me, being able to see musicians and artists cover numerous songs in their own unique way. Discovering your vlogs on doddlevloggle deepened my view of you as the person you are. Just like I will search for Joni Mitchell interviews to gain insight into who she is and has been, YouTube and Instagram and other social networks allow us to connect and understand each other like never before. I felt (and still do) feel connected with you, you inspire an aspiring musician (🙋), and I have also been able to empathise with your experience of mental illness, your openness surrounding your sexuality, and your 'creative flair' in writing, video editing, exploring vocal practice, learning new instruments... It's a journey that you are on but that I walk alongside you in as I am on my own journey. It allows me to think about my own music, and it is a witness to the beauty of how music brings everyone (including fellow musicians!) together. Thanks Dodie for taking care, great effort and time in all you present to us here, and I look forward to seeing the rest of your musical journey!
Warmest of wishes, Jen X


Dodie 👏🏻 is 👏🏻 such 👏🏻 aniconilovehersomuchaaA


I fully support your decision, but could you let us know where we can find you when you do move platforms? I love your music and I don’t want to lose it. Keep being you and do what you think is best💕


Your videos have always sort of been there for me to watch throughout everything (when I’m depressed, when I’m happy, when I’m comfortable, when I’m stressed, etc.) because of how real you’ve been through YouTube. Although you put up boundaries (as you should) you’ve never been intent on hiding who you are and showing that you’re a real human being. It’s through that that I’ve really found solace in your videos. But at the same time, as an aspiring musician, I can see where the pressure for online musicians can come from. So if you take breaks, I absolutely won’t blame you at all. And if you decide to quit, although I’m sure I’ll be very sad and upset, I’ll still respect your decision as I respect all your decisions. Because this is your life and your channel. You should never feel pressured to do what any of us ask of you if it isn’t good for you.


Dont leave us dodie. You have helped me so much.


It's been hard for me to be consistent, I do vlogs, share some of my music and tips for songwriting and production and some other random videos but than I get so busy in the studio, I haven't been able to find that balance, still working on figuring this out. Channels under 1000 Subscribers aren't able to monetize at all, which is pretty crappy. And anyone who says youtubers are lazy have no clue how much work goes into this. I feel it's still an amazing platform.  All the best to you! <3


Victoria B ikr! He’s living his best life! So excited for his album!

margo roth spiegelman yes !!! that's exactly who i was thinking of but it makes me so happy to see how happy and successful he is now


As someone who's only just started posting music content on YouTube it makes me a bit sad to hear this. Is it worth me putting effort into getting my music onto this platform at all? :/<br>But I'm super glad dodie has other options so she doesn't have to rely on this entirely

As someone who's only just started posting music content on YouTube it makes me a bit sad to hear this. Is it worth me putting effort into getting my music onto this platform at all? :/
But I'm super glad dodie has other options so she doesn't have to rely on this entirely


Dodie you have inspired me to try music on here. I've known you years don't give up on us.


I love that you and Emma Blackery don’t quit YouTube when you do music 🎶💫


I've just recently started youtube as a musician but now i am doubting whether to continu or not because you sure did make some points about not being taken seriously...


I'm ok with them "quitting" BUT WHY DO THEY DELETE/MAKE PRIVATE ALL THEIR VIDEOS

doddlevloggle Thanks for your reply, Dodie. I know we don't know what the future holds, but I hope your content is always here on Youtube. I think they're your friends (or you know them at least) but the last youtubers that have gone "mainstream" and deleted all/most of their content are Maisie Peters and Nicole Zefanya. And I know it's their decision to make, but as a fan you kinda feel "betrayed", it's like they take away some of your favorite songs that are like a piece of you (and they're not available anywhere else).

because people take their old opinions as truth, when they’ve changed and grown so much. also the stigma i mentioned in the video :)


I understand completely, seeing as YouTube’s new algorithms aren’t doing anything to help creators who are actually doing something meaningful. It’s perfectly understandable to want to grow and change as an artist, and to move on to more mainstream methods of releasing music. And the way you explained everything was really helpful and insightful. I do hope you’ll still come on and do some of your sit and chat videos, because they’re really interesting and fun  and it’s fun for your audience to get to know you more and to be able to communicate with you in the comments. (You have the most insightful and interesting comment sections ngl). That being said, your fans still support you no matter what, and we’re all really happy that you’ve accomplished so much as a musician.
All that matters is that you are happy and have done what’s best for you and your career. You’ve done amazing things on YouTube and have helped change the way we see the platform  and have been able to show people that there are creators with more meaningful and artistic content, not just a bunch of Logan Pauls running around. Whatever you choose to do, you’ll certainly make an impact. You do great things here on YouTube and I can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to other platforms.
❤❤❤. ( I hope this makes sense lol)


As much as I would miss the crap out of you if you left youtube, I would definitely understand why you would do so. I support you all the way, no matter what path you choose to take, and I just wish that you are happy and enjoy whatever you choose to do. I love you queeeenn ❤❤


as much as i love you and your videos i would totally respect your decision to quit youtube. if you feel that youtube is now more of a chore than it was before then do what’s best for you. even if you leave, it doesn’t mean you can never return. you might come back after a couple years, you never know. either way, good luck and i love you


i'll be happy to support your music and other content however you decide to share it. love u :))


You are not Legit

YOU ARE THE LIGITEST

(That's not a word, I know, BUT YOU DESERVE A NEW WORD)


Noooo dodie I love ur vlogs and rambles and stuff ur so open abt stuff and ur acc a good role model that many ppl look up to bc ur on that milenial-gen z border


every single person that i follow on youtube deserves more, youtube was a wonderful platform idea (and could still be) but it has been reduced down to a horrible copy of the already horrible mainstream media. To be honest, hell yea i miss you sharing, cause is like not hearing from a friend for some time, but it's a good decision with what they are doing to the platform.


I totally get the stigma thing. I feel it myself when people ask me who that "dodie" is I'm talking about, and I try to describe you, I can't help to add that you're a Youtuber, and that does make them change their opinion on you directly. Makes it seem less "serious". Go do your thing dodie ☀


Oh my god please never leave us dodie I could not cope 💕


Well we won't mind of you take a break 💜


Your voice is so soothing to me, absolutely  amazing


Alright Dodes. I absolutely adore you and your music, pretty much all of your content online. The only thing I have to say on this topic is... Sometimes as an audience it seems that musicians use views and viewers for money and to further their career, which is the point of youtube in many ways, so no fault there, but then it feels that once they have the views and the success- built on the platform of youtube- they disappear. It's like they will connect with their supporters via youtube videos until they have the recognition they want and then drop them. I'm not pointing fingers, because everyone should take any opportunity to make their dreams happen, but often the sold-out shows that help to further a youtube musician's career are mostly supported by their youtube viewers. On the other hand, some viewers can't go to shows because they can't afford it, the musicians don't come near them, etc. The ones at the shows supporting them may feel used once the musician quits youtube, because they supported them on this platform that's now abandoned, and those that can't attend shows feel abandoned because they no longer have this platform to connect with the musician. To sum up, to viewers it can be seen as they helped the musician get where they are, and the musician left them anyway. Again, not saying this is what you or anyone else that quits youtube is doing, but that's why some get upset about it. Lots of love xx


"I'm not a youtuber, I'm an influencerrrr"

sorry ^^'

but yeah, I understand the hatred for youtube and stigma, though I fell like that's mainly in the UK and maybe USA but other countries aren't necessarily like that (France for example).

But yeah. No. Like please don't leave us without vloggy vids or sneak peeks at future songs or stuff like that. And I mean Snapchat and insta are cool but they're short and stories disappear quickly and… yeah. I don't know.

We love you <3

And yeah, the part about influencer is not a joke. Maybe if you can put it differently and just say that you're a musician but your youtube is more a social media presence like twitter, insta and stuff, can't that help? (i have no frigging clue tho) <3


honestly, I see you as a musician and barely as a youtuber because, as you said, you always posted music on your channels. the non-music videos, for me, are just you letting us into your world a bit more and showing your creative talents. you did a pretty good job establishing what you do is music from the start, and we all love it!


i totally understand those reasons! youtube has been low key shit lately bc of demonetizing the wrong videos and supporting those who, like sammy said, play it safe


Whatever and wherever you share your music/creativity we will all support you !! <33


i showed my friend a chapter of your book today because i couldn’t for the life of me figure out how to explain the spaced out being that i have been these past few weeks and although she couldn’t understand she grasped it a lot more so thank you xx


Dodie,<br>I am currently reading your book and it is really helping me through a difficult time. Thank you for always being so simultaneously vulnerable and strong and sharing your light with the world. You have inspired me to start singing again. After my grandfather passed away I can’t seem to find my voice. I will continue to support you in whatever you do! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Dodie,
I am currently reading your book and it is really helping me through a difficult time. Thank you for always being so simultaneously vulnerable and strong and sharing your light with the world. You have inspired me to start singing again. After my grandfather passed away I can’t seem to find my voice. I will continue to support you in whatever you do! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.


it really makes me mad that there is a stigma behind being a youtuber. There are so many creators out there , like dodie who make gorgeous content, and I wish the face of YouTube weren't rat looking people, but people with kindness and support and happiness.  <br>I also wish that when you would tell someone you do YouTube, they would say it's so cool and that you're inspiring people. Not just look away and look down at you

it really makes me mad that there is a stigma behind being a youtuber. There are so many creators out there , like dodie who make gorgeous content, and I wish the face of YouTube weren't rat looking people, but people with kindness and support and happiness.
I also wish that when you would tell someone you do YouTube, they would say it's so cool and that you're inspiring people. Not just look away and look down at you


I WILL FIGHT FOR YOU TO STAY ON YOUTUBE BC THIS IS HOW I KEEP UP WITH YOU AND I WILL STILL SUPPORT YOU WHOLEHEARTEDLY IF YOU DO QUITE BUT THAT DOESNT MEAN I WONT MISS THE FUCK OUTTA YOU AND YOUR AMAZING COVERS AND ORIGINAL SONGS THAT YOU POST EEEEEEK


:(. I'll miss your lifey type vids like this one, those are my favorite videos you make. Love and support you, and maybe you could upload a video a year? Just throwing out ideas. One day I want enough money to buy your book and music. ❤.


how are you so pretty?? how??? TELL ME YOUR SECRETS

that swift fangirl and ask me your questions, oh let's go back to the start

PanicAtTheHippo  Most of the time it looks as though she IS wearing a potato sack.

Ikr Dodie is just goallzzzzz she could wear a potato sack and it would look cute af. I look like a potato sack in all clothes

I make comments cuz this is my commenting channel lmao thank you

Right? My pebble body needs to know how to be a unicorn like her amiright? #dodietheunicornteachestheways

Hi I left watching your video to watch this video. Now I will go back to your video.


I love your content oh so much and have for ages! But we are human and could move on, we’d love you no matter and will never stop listening to your music!! :>


I honestly think that YouTube is a great platform for sharing music, especially the fact that you have so many fans & your music is very damn beautiful goddess-like & popular. But obviously if you think you should move on, we will gladly support you (because I bought a dodie crop top on your website so that shirt is not going in the trash just cause you might leave YouTube) Yes im a die hard fan please notice me!! Anyway.. everyone will support you no matter what you do. As long as you keep creating, you're healthy, happy, growing & sharing your music with the world, we won't be disappointed. We will be happy that you're happy!! We love you, Dodie!!


I wanted to do YouTube for years and years but only started uploading videos in late 2016. More and more I just feel like I completely missed the window in which it was a viable platform. It just feels like screaming into the void nowadays and I absolutely hate that people like Logan Paul are being rewarded and supported and wonderful, authentic and actually nice creators don't even get a chance to shine.

I love you Dodie and I'm happy to jump ship as soon as you move to a different platform!


i won’t be able to cope if dodie quits :((((((


this is actually really helpful because I want to do YouTube like you xox


This is a very good insight. Thanks for sharing. I agree with the things you said. When a platform becomes saturated, stereotypes will emerge, and it's sad that because many of the most successful are like Logan Paul, I mean most have the kinda same style of content as his, that makes it the kind of content people assume or stereotype about people who are actively using this platform.

Anyway, please keep doing what you love and showing it to the world. Your music and the slices of your life are gem.


Some of my favorite artists are on youtube (yourself included), and I never would have found them otherwise. Probably half of what I listen to is artists from the internet and not major labels.


I love how some of your words are unintentionally musical

Or are they?

Wait WTF

You found out before all of us  😂


Please, please, please do not stop making videos. You have helped me so much in life advice and overall tips in life and I don’t know what I would do if I couldn’t hear your voice once in a while (not in a musical way) because it’s so soothing and calming. Whatever you decide, all of your fans will forever support your decisions even when you become a big-shot pop musician on the radio. 💛💛


I had wondered the reason behind it before and this actually makes a lot of sense<3


dodie Ilysm and it would be sad to see you go. You’re a fantastic artist and just a beautiful person in general.


Dodie, do what ever you want to do!! We will always support you no matter what you pursue!!


oh how i miss troye sivans youtube videos )-: but hes a great musican and i enjoy his now content a whole bunch


Dodie I love you so much and your music please dont leave I will support you either way but plz dont quit because I dont have any social media to follow you on 😢😢


I know it's only a platform but if you do quit YouTube it'll feel very empty, no matter what you do on other platforms - I respect your choice, of course, I guess it's just a nostalgia thing after being subscribed to you for so long. I love you anyways, thanks for making YouTube a better place, and giving us a safe space in the middle of the chaos that this platform is becoming.


Is it just me or is dodie’s speaking voice a little musical? And I kinda love it?


Ive only just clicked on the notification, and i better not 😭 youre one of the best channels on this site that constantly creates pure art


1:37 - 1:38 was that another hidden song? “But it was” ?!?! 👀lol proud of you!!


It’s funny I was just thinking about this and what your current thoughts are on it - whatever you decide to continue doing we will always support your endeavours. Minds, people, platforms do change but I’m positive your amazing creativity won’t. It will just evolve, which is something we all need to do to stay happy, and we need it so that we can always strive to improve and better know our craft. You have such talent Dodie and I hope everyone who meets you knows that :)


adkjladfaslf it's been such a lovely ride discovering and following your channel, i'm so happy that i got to be here for a portion of it. i love all your music and wish you only the best of luck in anything that you pursue =) truly you and your music have inspired me and helped me grow as a person, so thank you for everything


Please dont quit!T_T because your my favorite youtuber


i was sad when troye quit youtube for music, but it can’t even compare to how happy and proud i am of how well his career is doing. the same goes for you, dodie. no matter where you are i’ll always be supporting you n your music :) x


I'm glad someone else noticed! I'm usually not big on shoulder lenght hair but that hairstyle is so cute!


I see you as a human being with her own choices and if you leave YouTube then the people who love you should support you.

Of course we will be sad when you do eventually leave but we will always remember you as the talented, bi girl, that is an inspiration to a lot of people.. also has her own colour.

Love you dodie x


while i completely understand musicians' perspectives on wanting to sound like a serious creator, the problem is that by all of the "legit" youtubers quitting, it leaves the logan pauls and other dumbasses to define the platform. so, by staying on youtube, musicians are helping to legitimize the platform and, by extension, themselves.


I missed you so much. Oh gosh I sound like a creepy stalker. Keep doing what you're doing girl!


We (or most)  totally understand. We will continue to support you no matter what :>


dodie you do whatever makes you happy we love you no matter what you do or where you go.


dodie i saw the title and almost started cryING

i care about u lots though and if you decide that leaving is what you need to do in order to grow than please do♡


I do love your channel<br>However this makes a lot of sense and I will totally understand whatever you choose to do... I follow you on instagram now so I see more anyway

I do love your channel
However this makes a lot of sense and I will totally understand whatever you choose to do... I follow you on instagram now so I see more anyway


I‘d completely understand if you‘d „turn away“ from youtube, because you want to be taken more seriously or because you just don‘t have the bloody time.

but I have to say: it would be sad to have less of you and to not have your ramble videos and cute little „i‘m making tea“ or „i‘m potting a plant“ videos. they make me (and I think a lot of us) feel very connected to you and it I feel like, knowing more of your life makes me understand your music better.


Now Conan Gray has gone and quit and its kinda sad


if she stops going to playlist and vidcon though i thiNk i might cry - i know she gets busy but conventions are an easy place to feel like you’re on the same level with the celebrity instead of completely inferior to them. you can hang out with cool people in a safe place and meet your idols!! i just think it’s rly important for her to keep meeting her fans and give them that opportunity

and i kNOW she gets busy and i can completely respect that but i do really hope she continues with youtube tyPe conventions for a least a couple more years


this is really interesting and incredibly well put


I frickin loved this,your so real and i really apreciate that❣sorry if I spelt something wrong yep so now byeee


I love you so muchhh and I’ll support whatever you decide to do.


1:36 she sounds like she sings "but it was"


to me you're a youtuber. I've discovered you through your talking videos and vlogs and the music was just a bonus (I'm sorry I know it sounds bad but it's really how I feel). So if you stopped posting videos on youtube then I guess that I would just end up forgetting you. I'm sorry, I'm a huge fan of your vids and not a huge fan of your music because it's just not my cup of tea, it's not your fault. Just personal tastes !


i love you and you should do whatever makes you feel happy and comfortable but i truly do love your videos dodie and they always brighten my day!


whatever choice u choose i'll always support and respect and love u all the way dodie!


HOW DID I NOT NOTICE THE REALLY NOTICEABLE SINGING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE VIDEOS


youtube was the first platform I ever used to share my music and I used to enjoy it and had a decent following but I've sort of stopped using it because I feel like it's gotten too big and it's so much harder for your work to be recognized, especially as a musician. I don't know what it is that's changed exactly but it's disappointing cause' it used to be great for sharing music and growing. I've moved onto soundcloud lol


if you feel more comfortable quitting youtube, as a fan, I will support totally and follow to the other place/site/wherever you share your great musics! <3


I see you as a great musician and a YouTuber. Just because of those things doesn’t mean you are a bad person. You inspired me to get more into song writing and singing. And I am probably not the only one you inspired.


I find it so interesting to see when other people say that ‘you owe it to YouTube’ or be like ‘we deserve to have content’... like 💁♀ It’s dodie’s life and she is making music so respect that??? Why is it so difficult for some people to understand that??


why am i emotional?

because you're a very beautiful person, both inside and out. We support you no matter what. But personally I think we'd all be very happy if you stayed. X


I LOVE your videos, and even though I'd understand if you left youtube, I'd miss you!! I wish youtube was still like it used to be, because this the only platform I can use to try and get people to listen to my music. (I mean, maybe soundcloud, but i don't know how to use it. And I don't think you can upload to spotify without a label or without paying, and as I am in highschool and have yet to get a job, that's an issue). I want to be able to have an audience without being annoying and being all "sub to me1!1!!1" but youtube focuses on the people who are ALREADY big and often the people who are big for ridiculous reasons like the Logan Paul people rather than the people like you with genuine talent. Anyway I'm trying to contribute to the conversation but it may just sound like I'm complaining so I'm going to stop now lol


About the "little self compliment" thing, I'm never sure when or how to give myself a compliment in public because if you say you're the worst you look like you're begging for compliments from others but if you say you're the greatest you come off as boastful and selfish, so what do I do


LOVE YOU DODES!!!! 💗 NOTIFICATION SQUAD?


Youtube is a great way with connecting with people! Your brought yourself up creating things and posting them through Youtube. If it weren't for Youtube where would you be now? Like you said, it's been a very high platform for you and with what you do post here and you have had a huge fan base been created from Youtube. The material that you have created over the years has been inspiring to me and also many other subscribers! So many musicians are doing both (Youtube and Music) and I think it would help you to be recognised by even more people. I agree though everyone deserves a break once in a while. But do whatever makes you happy and whatever makes you want to think "I love doing this.. it is a passion" as cliche as that sounds, but think about what's best for you!


If you ever quit YouTube I don’t know what I’d do because your videos give me hope and insight and make me feel so much less alone.


Here’s my two cents on this subject:
YouTube has pretty much been my life for the past 5-6 years. In that time I’ve seen a lot of YouTubers come and go, seen the platform change, seen the demographics and mainstream content change, and it’s been a doozie. I’ve seen the rise and fall of FRED, Tobuscus, Smosh, Annoying Orange, Tyler Oakley, and many others. I’ve seen a ton of singers ghost the platform due them becoming famous or not famous enough. Troye Sivan was the first person I saw do this. I saw everyone listening to Wild and I thought “This is amazing PR for YouTube! Maybe he’ll bring YouTube/YouTube singers into the mainstream and everyone will respect being a YouTuber as a cool creative outlet as well as a legit job!”, but then he left YouTube the moment fame hit him. Now he tries to avoid YouTube at all costs and I’m still angry at him about it, but I’ve only had that grudge for, maybe, 4 years, so it’s fine.
I mean, if one wants to stop making YouTube videos, that’s fine. If one got famous because of YouTube, and then immediately stop posting videos, delete or private the vlogs you made, and then only “talk to your fans” thru social media advisors, instantly renouncing YouTube and everything it stands for? That’s a no-go.
I respect YouTubers that leave YouTube if they respect their supporters. If they tell them “Hey, I’m on indefinite hiatus from YouTube, so I might come back rarely, but I’m not gonna be on a schedule or anything. Tbh, I’m probably never coming back,” then that’s fine. Up and leaving without any form of goodbye and pretending like your YouTube days never happened and that YouTubers are below you? That’s disrespectful.
Whenever it happens, whether respectfully or not, it’s still sad that you’ll never get to see that side of that person every again. You’ll see them on Twitter sometimes, but there’s a certain connection that you can have with a person on YouTube that you can’t get anywhere else.
I think that this is the way that Dodie (not dodie) is going. I don’t think she is much longer for YouTube since she is on tour so much and she’s getting more and more famous, and not just from YouTube. While I wish her luck in the future, it makes me sad that we probably won’t see many more “doddlevloggles” before she gets super famous. I’m very happy for her, but it makes me sad that she’ll leave me and YouTube behind at some point soon like so many others have.
At least she’s saying that she’ll be on a YouTube break, instead of slowly letting the channel die on its own.
It hurts, man.
dodie is one of the last YouTube musicians that I follow, because the channel lifespan is a lot shorter than almost any other, and no matter how it ends, it’s always sad. You as a fan are left in the Twitter replies among hundreds of others that will never see the light of day, yelling into to the void, hoping someone will see it and respond.
I’ve been hurt too many times by YouTube musicians.
Gamers are a lot less likely to break your heart.
Well, I’m off to watch Jacksepticeye, Markiplier, and Game Grumps to drown my sorrow and loneliness thru playthroughs from people I’ve never met and will probably never meet.
I was hoping to meet Dodie before she lost interest in YouTube, but I guess not.
Bye Dodie, hello dodie.
Goodbye void. Hope someone will hear me. Someone might reply within a year or two hopefully.
- Sincerely, me from May 25, 2018

Here’s my two cents on this subject:
YouTube has pretty much been my life for the past 5-6 years. In that time I’ve seen a lot of YouTubers come and go, seen the platform change, seen the demographics and mainstream content change, and it’s been a doozie. I’ve seen the rise and fall of FRED, Tobuscus, Smosh, Annoying Orange, Tyler Oakley, and many others. I’ve seen a ton of singers ghost the platform due them becoming famous or not famous enough. Troye Sivan was the first person I saw do this. I saw everyone listening to Wild and I thought “This is amazing PR for YouTube! Maybe he’ll bring YouTube/YouTube singers into the mainstream and everyone will respect being a YouTuber as a cool creative outlet as well as a legit job!”, but then he left YouTube the moment fame hit him. Now he tries to avoid YouTube at all costs and I’m still angry at him about it, but I’ve only had that grudge for, maybe, 4 years, so it’s fine.
I mean, if one wants to stop making YouTube videos, that’s fine. If one got famous because of YouTube, and then immediately stop posting videos, delete or private the vlogs you made, and then only “talk to your fans” thru social media advisors, instantly renouncing YouTube and everything it stands for? That’s a no-go.
I respect YouTubers that leave YouTube if they respect their supporters. If they tell them “Hey, I’m on indefinite hiatus from YouTube, so I might come back rarely, but I’m not gonna be on a schedule or anything. Tbh, I’m probably never coming back,” then that’s fine. Up and leaving without any form of goodbye and pretending like your YouTube days never happened and that YouTubers are below you? That’s disrespectful.
Whenever it happens, whether respectfully or not, it’s still sad that you’ll never get to see that side of that person every again. You’ll see them on Twitter sometimes, but there’s a certain connection that you can have with a person on YouTube that you can’t get anywhere else.
I think that this is the way that Dodie (not dodie) is going. I don’t think she is much longer for YouTube since she is on tour so much and she’s getting more and more famous, and not just from YouTube. While I wish her luck in the future, it makes me sad that we probably won’t see many more “doddlevloggles” before she gets super famous. I’m very happy for her, but it makes me sad that she’ll leave me and YouTube behind at some point soon like so many others have.
At least she’s saying that she’ll be on a YouTube break, instead of slowly letting the channel die on its own.
It hurts, man.
dodie is one of the last YouTube musicians that I follow, because the channel lifespan is a lot shorter than almost any other, and no matter how it ends, it’s always sad. You as a fan are left in the Twitter replies among hundreds of others that will never see the light of day, yelling into to the void, hoping _someone_ will see it and respond.
I’ve been hurt too many times by YouTube musicians.
Gamers are a lot less likely to break your heart.
Well, I’m off to watch Jacksepticeye, Markiplier, and Game Grumps to drown my sorrow and loneliness thru playthroughs from people I’ve never met and will probably never meet.
I was hoping to meet Dodie before she lost interest in YouTube, but I guess not.
Bye Dodie, hello dodie.
Goodbye void. Hope someone will hear me. Someone might reply within a year or two hopefully.
- Sincerely, me from May 25, 2018

Hi Emily, glad to hear that you're feeling better now. 😊 Life is a series of ups and downs but stay strong and true to yourself and you will pull through. You seem like a nice person with a good heart.  Good luck in college! ❤

Mind of Love
I have, but there’s always been something in the way like “I don’t have time” or “My family will think I’m crazy talking to myself” or ”I don’t have a good enough camera”, but this school year I’m gonna  go to college and have a dorm room, so I’m hoping to make videos then!

I’d also just like to say to the whole thread that I appreciate you all reaching out so much. When I was writing the main comment I was at a very low point. I’m much better now, and I’d like to thank y’all for being so nice and comforting to me.❤

Tay
Those are my feeling exactly! It’s awesome knowing that someone knows how I feel. Thanks *hugs*

Tay
Those are my feeling exactly! It’s awesome knowing that someone knows how I feel. Thanks **hugs**

Hey, I know what you mean. It does suck when someone you've invested so much of your time in here just quits suddenly and doesn't really say goodbye to their subscribers. Even though they have no idea who you are, you do sort of feel a connection to them as they've shared so much of themselves and their lives on youtube. You've watched them grow and change and supported their endeavors. So it is sad and it does hurt when they leave and you never get a proper goodbye. Sure they're free to do what they want to do and maybe they don't "owe" us anything. But I totally get how you feel. <b>hugs</b>

Hey, I know what you mean. It does suck when someone you've invested so much of your time in here just quits suddenly and doesn't really say goodbye to their subscribers. Even though they have no idea who you are, you do sort of feel a connection to them as they've shared so much of themselves and their lives on youtube. You've watched them grow and change and supported their endeavors. So it is sad and it does hurt when they leave and you never get a proper goodbye. Sure they're free to do what they want to do and maybe they don't "owe" us anything. But I totally get how you feel. *hugs*

Emily B you're welcome, I enjoy reading the comments and I think nothing of it. I'm glad it means a lot♥

The Light Behind Your Eyes
Oh wow, that reply was a lot faster than I was expecting 😅
Thank you for responding. It means a lot ❤

Emily B I hear you, and I agree with you


Do what you think is best ..... as long as I can still hear your lovely music


I feel that its completely your decision... But tbh I would hate it if you left YouTube... I personally think that you are sooo soooo talented, and the content you make is awesome! I can relate so much to you its crazy! I have derealisation and depersonalisation, I love music, and a bunch of other things. Its honestly your choice... <3


Remember when you said you were going to upload 20 or so videos here? :)))))

it's ok queen we just miss u im just being salty i understand u r busy

Dodie no don’t say that. It’s your life. I’m okay with what your comfortable with. Don’t stress yourself out please.


whatever you’ll do in the future, when you’re happy with it, I’ll be happy with it too


Dodie, while I would miss you a hand full, I would totally understand and support your decision if you decided or decide to not post as often or didn't post at all. I love you, your music, and by no means what so ever associate you with people like logan paul :)


"When musicians quit Youtube, we're not missig them as "Youtubers", we're just missing the way in which they shared." I feel like this was (at least for me) the main point of the video. When creaters start creating on Youtube, it doesn't mean that when they "quit" Youtube they aren't sharing anymore, just the way they did it stops. I feel like I (as a person who watches creators on Youtube), shouldn't make Youtube into something more than it is. It's just a platform creators can share things on and nothing more. And there are other ways they can share and I certainly don't feel like they owe their public anything. They can decide how they want to shape their creativity and where they want to put it, that's kinda the point with sharing and creating, I think. It's not just for the people watching/listening/etc. (Rant over welp)


I think it's interesting that musicians sharing music on Youtube is seen poorly or unprofessional, since it's still sharing music. Does it matter the platform it's on? Are musicians expected to only share on music-centric platforms? Like, who care's how you "get known" or famous or whatever, right?


ᴀ ʟ ɪ ᴄ ᴇ Xx


One of my good friends is a musician on YouTube (Tobias Wilden, check him out he’s cool!!) and it’s quite sad how people like him kinda fall through the cracks. Especially since he writes and plays instrumental music! He relies more on Soundcloud now than YT. YT is not friendly enough for people who solely do music or creative things of the sort. :’(

Either way, thank you for sticking around Dodie, and gracing us with your adorable personality <3 and of course, your music ;)


All I want is for you to be happy in the way you're sharing yourself. If it's your music, your videos, or even your Instagram stories. I just want you to be comfortable and happy with your platforms. If you do plan to leave or you just leave, we won't blame you but we will miss you. You don't have to share everything with us but we would like updates lol. Please do what makes YOU happy even if it makes others unhappy, because if you do what makes you unhappy then those who are happy would either not like that you are unhappy or are just bad people. That was a bad and confusing explanation but you see what I'm trying to say. If YouTube us ever making you unhappy or too stressed to the point where you feel it would be better to just leave, tell us, so we would understand more and even, if it's worth it, help. I love you Dorothy and I hope you understand that we are willing to let you go onto bigger and better platforms ❤


I just went to London (I live in Tanzania) and I bought your book and I LOVE IT!


i got to say, i’d be really sad if you quit youtube, but honestly i just want you to be happy and create how you want to create. love you

who the FUCK ate my half of the croissant


lesbian jesus jokes are strictly for hayley kiyoko, yes i know you said bi but no no no

Bold of you to assume that jesus is not bi jesus


Sis I saw the title and my heart dropped. That sounds dramatic but I paused the movie I'm watching and just had to watch this. YouTube will forever bc your starting place, but if you need to branch out, then do it!! I'll just watch all ya old videos


Please never quit, I want old dodie giving us advice about tea


if u wanna quit youtube that’s ur choice and that’s totally fine!! but just remember that u have created one of the most loving, beautiful communities i’ve ever seen here. ur videos will always bring love and joy to people like me. youtube has a looot if problems nowadays, but you are one of the ogs who make it 1000x better<br> love u :)

if u wanna quit youtube that’s ur choice and that’s totally fine!! but just remember that u have created one of the most loving, beautiful communities i’ve ever seen here. ur videos will always bring love and joy to people like me. youtube has a looot if problems nowadays, but you are one of the ogs who make it 1000x better
 love u :)


read the title and instantly thought of troye sivan


its okay i you want to quit youtube or take a break as long as you dont delete old videos because whenever i have a bad day i watch your vids and its 100 times better 💓xx


The thumbnail made me sad. I don't want you to leave the platform. However I understand where you are coming from for sure. YouTube has gotten way too complicated, and it's a lot more difficult to connect with an audience. We love you! I will sure follow your career no matter what direction you take. ( being that I have watched your vids for a LONG time though it will suck to see you leave the platform if you so choose lol) but anyway we support you love you dodie


I don’t usually comment, but I just wanted to let you that whatever you do I’ll support you—you’re my favorite musician and I really look up to you.

Your song “Secret For The Mad” means so much to me and I wish I could tell you in person, but alas...


I would love to have little vlogs from you and short little tiny videos even if you officially quit youtube! But I'll be 100% behind you!


i would love to hear your covers in spotify! pls


If YouTube ever becomes too stressful or harmful for you, please, don’t feel like you need to stay. Your mental health and happiness is so important and we (your fans) would feel terrible if YouTube was making you unhappy. Of course we would miss you, but your happiness comes first. Lots of love ❤❤❤


as long as you keep us updated on where you're going to post your content ;PP


dodie I love you on YouTube but if you one day decide this platform isn't for you anymore, I will follow you wherever you go <3


I think this was very well said. And I do think that youtube has tried to drift away from LGBTQ+ content and I think it is a shame. I also agree about your perspective on not being taken seriously by using the label "youtuber". For many people on youtube, they are more than what people expect they are because of those used as the face of youtube.


i love you so much and i never want you to leave youtube💛💛


I found you first as a vlog, and I like you most as a person, so I like seeing your little vloggy things, and silly songs, and such like.

I hope your career goes mainstream and you see much sucess... but i hope you still make little vloggy things and silly dentist songs just because.

<3


1:19 “it might” omg I’m loosing my mind I’m searching for the song in all videos


dodie, tbh you will always have a way of sharing how you're feeling and shit like that. the only thing that gets me depressed about this is that maybe you're going to be like troye sivan and we will never see that part of you that you showed here, yeah still open, still tweeting, but just not those calming 10 minutes videos of you rambling, or talking out one of your depressed episodes or just the thought of going on your channel and seeing that the last video you posted was 2 years ago and that you're this famous celebrity that doesn't interact with their fans. but to be honest, i know you aren't like that, i know you will send different messages than the others and you always read comments even tho you don't respond, i love you and support any decision you make if it makes you happy💞


i think a good thing about youtube is that you get a visual component as well as the music you make, which i think are both important ways to express yourself as an artist. I don't think there is another platform out there that doesn't what youtube does so well, even if there is a stigma around like youtube "culture". i adore you for the art you create and what you have to say to the world and i'd love to see that everywhere that i can on various platforms, but i do think youtube is a good for what its made for, and there are certain things that youtube gives that others don't? genuinely it comes down to the content you choose to make and what platform best supports that to you. <3 experiment!


me and my friend got the notif for this and scrambled to end facetime so we can watch it — also it’s okay if you need breaks now and again, and we know you’ll be back at some point


We will support you decision no matter what♥


idk i know you're busy as a musician, but i find you from youtube 2 years ago. i am verry happy for your success, i just sometimes don't get why musicians in youtube have to quit youtube forever, by forever i meant they not uploading anything. i'm perfectly fine if for example you just uploading once a month or even once every two months, because your youtube fans miss your videos. idk.. this is my opinion.

 a little out of topic but once i loved troye sivan, i followed him untill he's a huge musician now, don't get me wrong, i'm fucking happy for him, but i'd be lying if i said i'm not sad or disappointed by him quiting youtube.

sorry for my bad english, it's not my first language.


listening to you calms my pre exam anxiety so much


People are forgetting that Youtube is just A PLATFORM. That's all. If the platform isn't serving the creator, they have all the right to transfer to another, or better yet, find better ways to share their sweet sweet content! The creator doesn't owe anything to the platform, especially if the platform is unfair to begin with.


Love you Dodie! I'm going to meet you in September!


It doesn't matter what you do, important is the way you feel, i hope you keep sharing, i'll alway support you.


This was recommended for me and was really good but I honestly thought it was like why musicians do have more success on spotify than youtube or something like that


If you quit YouTube I’ll be ok, of course I’ll be a bit sad about it but knowing that you would do it for your own happiness would be more than enough to brighten up my mood. I can also go back and watch older videos of yours as well❤


I hope whatever you choose whether you quit YT or not that you're happy and continue to do what you love! We'll see you other places!


I totally agree with all of what you said here.  Here's to hoping YouTube can make some positive changes soon!  Side note, I am loving seeing you upload again!  Your content is to the point, while still YOU.  Excited to see all you are doing, Dodie!