Oh Dodie, you and your friends are too pure and caring for this world

This is my opinion: (im not hating on anyone please read carefully)
Have you also noticed how much less subscribers these wonderful YouTubers have? The others such as the Paul brothers, Lele Pons, Amanda Cerney, RiceGum and others (basically the ones that got more screen time on YouTube Rewind which is so messed up. They have more subs which means more views which means more advertisers and money for YouTube). It's just unfair how those guys get much more appreciation than others for their so-called-good-content. They only care about the money and the fame.
Sidenote: However, there are other big YouTubers that truly care about their job as entertainers and they care for their audience such as Markiplier, iiSuperwomanii, etc.


<b>*Takes deep breath*</b>...PREACH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!**Sighs**oh, your reading this...sorry, did I scare you?**Is awkward**Bye!

**Takes deep breath**...PREACH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!**Sighs**oh, your reading this...sorry, did I scare you?**Is awkward**Bye!


I made a video response to this on my channel, responding to both the video and some of the comments I saw in the comment section :)


In the UK and USA I feel like youtube is acknowledged as a real thing and people can make money by themselves by posting videos, but in other contries  (france ) the media and journalists think that youtubers  are just children making shit online for other children, they don't understand that there is a community and that people can meet other people and not feel as alone as before by watching youtube videos. They think youtube is just the beginning of a humorist/jornalist/whatever career in other media and don't understand the concept of youtube and it's really pissing me off


Those rude articles that hate on YouTube need to see this


I don't understand all these hate comments, she is making such a good point ♡♡♡

Chloe Hoover Sorry, I have been reading the comment section for the past half an hour I (surprisingly) can't find any hate comments. I was quite impressed at the comment section being unusually intelligent and actually giving valid points against what she said. There is a difference between hate and criticism.


Why is no one talking about the factor her clothes being rainbow ordered in the background? (Also so much love for my beautiful dodders xx)


I have said before I hate that YouTube is tied to income.  If money is on the line then creators can not enjoy the freedom to create what they want.  I wish all countries followed the UK's example and required videos to be clearly marked if they are product placements.


"do some better fucking research"<br>shit things just got rEAL

"do some better fucking research"
shit things just got rEAL


so she knows kick the PJ... they should collab... they live close... PLEASE


Her:My friend miles--<br>Me: HEY I KNOW THEM

Her:My friend miles--
Me: HEY I KNOW THEM


How do you save yourself from yourself. I struggle with self bullying and I can't find out how to stop myself. Halp me pls.


im so sorry dodie but even this is too twee  - be real !


0:24 ME AS FUCK ALSO UR CREATIVE TOO BBY ILY XXX


OMG I just remembered the time you commented on my response to this wow it’s been 9 months WUT✨

ALSO plz don’t watch it it’s so cringe 🙈 lol I’m not kidding


NEW PERSON HERE <br>i love those glasses


Does this have anything to do with the media slamming Pewdiepie or...

Bri Matherly Some article recently released said Zoella was the cause of teens being illiterate. That's probably a reason too.


it's sad how corrupt the media has become. portraying people as greedy or untrustworthy or just anything negative. why can't we all and i know this sounds childish but, Get Along and Smile. i have no depression or stress or anxiety and that's because i just ignore all the bad stuff and smile my way through life with my friends and family. so please media and world, just smile and get along.


OH MY GOD DODIE I DIDNT KNOW U AND MILES WERRE FRENNDS IM SCREEHING


I'm an older YouTuber, both Creator and viewer, more than normal tv... in fact I just turned forty and I'm making playthrough's, tech and drama vlogs and just about anything else...


Im just here thinking on how cringe this is

like onision,jake paul, logan paul,and many more aren’t good people you described here

Youtubers do charge alot just for meeting them though like dan and phil charge $100+ for meeting them

There is a little of people with a good heart like miles

Sorry dodie the world isn’t how you might think this is


Whenever I read articles about how youtubers are ruining the next generation, it honestly just sounds like a bunch of 'old' (middle-aged, really, but still) fogies complaining about young people and their new-fangled ways. How dare we have other forms of media! How dare we have new successes and opportunities! How dare we be different to them in anyway! Don't we understand how out-of-touch that makes them feel?

Not to mention, so much of the hatred is focused on the most successful FEMALE youtubers. Zoella has think pieces written about her on a near-daily basis, and most of the language that's used is language that has a long history of being hurled mostly (or even solely) at women. She's narcisstic, she's an airhead - the things she cares about are trivial and inane. And don't get me started on how little respect these same writers have for any teen girl who dares to be a fan of hers.

I'm not going to sit here and pretend I enjoy zoella's videos, by the way; I don't. In fact, most vloggers do little to entertain me, mostly because their content tends to be aimed at teen viewers, and I am not a teen. And that's fine. I understand that just because something is for a younger audience (not all of youtube is, obviously, but that part is the part that generally attracts the most vocal 'haters') it doesn't automatically make it worth less than 'grown up' media. Really, the only people who would think that it does are those insecure about their disappearing youth.


I was distracted by your glasses. No words went into my head


DODIE AND MILES KNOW EACH OTHER DODIE AND MILES KNOW EACH OTHER DODIE AND MILES KNOW EACH OTHER DODIE AND MILES KNOW EACH OTHER


true but wouldn't it be betta to write something in response to prove your literacy


this video jenuinly me thing. although id love it if this were true, but all the YouTube's you mentioned are very similar to your style and in the same sort of genre of YouTube. however there are YouTube's such as leafy who takes the piss out of individual people infromt of his millions of fans and onision who uses YouTube as a platform to spread shit about people in his personal life, the are just a tiny example. also not to mention the 1000ds of videos/ memes of teens being taken the piss out of, laughed at, or just fucking up. I can't even imagine the ruthless bullying this kids must face. a video went around me school 2 or 3 years ago of a boy in my year being put in a bin at HS cricket club and slapped in the face. it made me sick and people still take the piss out of him. I spoke to him and only 3 or 4 people from other skls have seen the video. it's sad that on this small of a scale his school life has pretty much been ruined now imagine the videos got millions of views. for example 'im a perfect' where a boy is being taken the he piss out of and mocked for  following simple instructions <br>also I love your content

this video jenuinly me thing. although id love it if this were true, but all the YouTube's you mentioned are very similar to your style and in the same sort of genre of YouTube. however there are YouTube's such as leafy who takes the piss out of individual people infromt of his millions of fans and onision who uses YouTube as a platform to spread shit about people in his personal life, the are just a tiny example. also not to mention the 1000ds of videos/ memes of teens being taken the piss out of, laughed at, or just fucking up. I can't even imagine the ruthless bullying this kids must face. a video went around me school 2 or 3 years ago of a boy in my year being put in a bin at HS cricket club and slapped in the face. it made me sick and people still take the piss out of him. I spoke to him and only 3 or 4 people from other skls have seen the video. it's sad that on this small of a scale his school life has pretty much been ruined now imagine the videos got millions of views. for example 'im a perfect' where a boy is being taken the he piss out of and mocked for  following simple instructions
also I love your content


i thought the thumbnail was gonna be something gay cause of the clothes and it wasn't and i got sad


If you watch certain videos, people will say something like "all of so-and-so's followers are stupid 11 year olds" or something of that sort, my 11 year old cousin watched a video ranting about how minecraft isn't fun anymore do to all the stupid and easily aggravated 11 year old noobs, he is more mature than my 18 year old twin sister! He was so put down by that and other videos saying the same thing, he stopped playing minecraft, he is now 13 and hasn't touched minecraft since he watched that video... I showed him this video and he started to play it again... this has practically nothing to do with the video, but I wanted to say thanks! 😊 he is now happily playing minecraft and spending more time on the internet looking at youtubers that you talked about! Once again thank you!


This old asexual hippie loves you and your message......squish


well said and who came here from
kara ( pwincessly) or
Matthias


This is such a pure video
But jake Paul and logan Paul changed the fact that youtubers
Are down to earth people
They ack as if untouchable
This is just my opinion
Take no offense if you are a fan of theirs

Audrey Burge other youtubers like onision did that way before jake and logan


But it is for the money. For many people, YouTube is their full time job. Sure, it might not only be for the money, but you still have to make enough money to support yourself.


I am the media, you just wrecked me. I'm sorry.


I couldn't stop noticing the distance of her glasses from her eyes as well as how far down they are on the bridge of her nose. Its far right? I wear glasses and it was like watching someone with spinach in their teeth, no offense intended it was just bizarre to watch lol.

CryBacon she doesnt actually need them to see 😊


I made a video about the whole pewdiepie thing in the form of an amateur comedic sketch if you want to check that out


Good points but your kinda painting YouTube as a pure network. There are problems with it too and people do very bad things and you seem like your saying the news is all fake stuff.


3:13 MILES... MILES CHRONICLES... I SAW YOU COMMENTED ON SOME OF HISE VIDS AHHHJ


this is real good and you are real good and I love you


Important points aside<br>Camera shaaaakeess

Important points aside
Camera shaaaakeess


Was the Miles she was referring to 'MilesChronicles' ? heh that's just who I thought of


I mean yeah, the hate is bad and all and I don't like it. But seriously, there are some people who can't pay when they get demonotized


Urgh, the jump cuts, stahp with the jump cuts.


That was the 1st time I heard her cuss ï thought u were pure


It's all about attention, popularity, self opinion and sales, and generally is what all media seeks. The truth  is often overlooked or twisted if it makes for a more sensational story - and more sales. The 'media' have always hated success that isn't theirs, which is why they continually try to destroy those successes. They build them up then delight in tearing them down. And journalists? Is there an honest one who isn't interested in their own success in telling other people's stories? Their organisations are even making up 'news' to get attention = more sales!<br>And you sit somewhere in all this, you earn money from your art, good for you, you are a kind and talented soul, with some issues like the rest of us. But you garner adoration and want to see your popularity grow, and as it does you become more remote, that's celebrity isn't it? And the more success you have, the more some journo will want to tear it down because they either don't like you, don't like what you do, don't like what you earn or don't like your celebrity. The biggest problem is that the  mainstream media is the one with the loudest voice that gets to choose what is seen and heard by the largest audience, the little people and followers have no real voice. Comment sections, letters to the editor and social media amount to little in comparison.

It's all about attention, popularity, self opinion and sales, and generally is what all media seeks. The truth  is often overlooked or twisted if it makes for a more sensational story - and more sales. The 'media' have always hated success that isn't theirs, which is why they continually try to destroy those successes. They build them up then delight in tearing them down. And journalists? Is there an honest one who isn't interested in their own success in telling other people's stories? Their organisations are even making up 'news' to get attention = more sales!
And you sit somewhere in all this, you earn money from your art, good for you, you are a kind and talented soul, with some issues like the rest of us. But you garner adoration and want to see your popularity grow, and as it does you become more remote, that's celebrity isn't it? And the more success you have, the more some journo will want to tear it down because they either don't like you, don't like what you do, don't like what you earn or don't like your celebrity. The biggest problem is that the  mainstream media is the one with the loudest voice that gets to choose what is seen and heard by the largest audience, the little people and followers have no real voice. Comment sections, letters to the editor and social media amount to little in comparison.


i will make a video as soon as possibly dodie :)))))


Is there a reason why you're releasing this so soon after the Pewdiedie thing? And why don't you mention that in this video?. It seems weird that you would talk about the media and youtube and not get into that right now.


She makes a video trying to stop hate but all of you are still doing it!


Okay, first, Imma just say I agree with everything Dodie said. BUT OH MY GOD CAN WE JUST TAKE A SECOND TO APPRECIATE HOW INTIMIDATING DODIE CAN BE WHEN SHE'S LEGIT UPSET AND ANGRY ABOUT SOMETHING XD

Okay, first, Imma just say I agree with everything Dodie said. *BUT **_OH MY GOD_** CAN WE JUST TAKE A SECOND TO APPRECIATE HOW **_INTIMIDATING_** DODIE CAN BE WHEN SHE'S LEGIT UPSET AND ANGRY ABOUT SOMETHING XD*


We're did you get your glasses I love them


sorry that was just first thoughts before watching


im 22 and grew up with YouTube and now hate a lot of it but I still watch cos no friends . I struggle to find good content and occasionally give these big youtubers a try to see what the big deal and am always met with with a pretty face with no real content and teens who glorify this person and will never get recognised . I used to be a big fan of amazing Phil but now when I look and Dan and Phil's fans they completely blow it out of proportion. they're nice guys, funny , with decent entertaining vids, but I meet people like them everyday ! I don't see what the big deal is. sure they are teens and it's what they do, but I want YouTube to be better. I also miss video responses and the community feel of YouTube. with vid responses you're more likely to be recognised by the youtuber and have discussions. but it should be possible with the ocmments too.  I feel like if youtubers valued their viewers' thoughts they would spend more time replying to comments . they YouTube full time - it's their job ! lack of response just shows lack of value for them. and I see loads of great comments all the time that don't get responses. even responding in video form is good! I wasn't even gonna bother commenting on the vid. (while I'm on this I would like to thank all the viewers who reply) . I agree with all the good stuff YouTube does but I still question just how much youtubers value their viewers and wish their could be more decent non click bait content .

One's appreciation of the quality of content that e.g. Zoella puts out day after day, week after week, year after year is massively enhanced after you've watched what currently passes for daytime TV in this country for a while...  an episode of homes under the hammer must cost the BBC a comparative fortune to make compared with what e.g. a Zoella bath bomb review of the same sort of length must cost her to put together, and I'd sincerely much rather watch Zoella's bath bomb review than homes under the hammer. And I'm no more likely to use a bath bomb (whatever that is) than I am to start buying dodgy houses at auction...   and she does what the entire well paid production team on that show do...  on her own. She probably gets a bigger audience for her bath bomb review as well!

also to add when I saw adults reading these articles about youtubers and watching the vids and going 'what is this nonsense ? ' (on pointless blog) I was like thank you! finally  someone who agrees . also my company did some product placement with zoella and my team watched the video and were in complete confusion/negativity about it. how an empty unprepared vid got millions of views. but recently I did get a bit defensive when John Humphreys interrogated sprinkle of glitter on mastermind (old episode ) it made me feel how you feel in this video and how grumpy old adults just wanna pick on kids/millennials


Wait a fuckin second.... did I hear Miles??


Youtubers are absolute sell outs of course it's about the money


But ur Ytube friends gained clicks by mocking/marginalizing zoe/alfie types?


slightly off topic but dODIE CONFIRMED MILES WAS HER FRIEND OKAY BYE LYL PARENTS

this might be old news if so sorry im kinda new to dodie and ik they tweet each other a bit


YouTube at 0:31 : YOU MEAN FILTH THAT NEEDS TO BE CENSORED!¡!!!!¡!!

(If you don't get the joke I emphasize that it is one 😁)


Did my response! Youtube doesn't like people posting links in comments so you'll have to look at it via my page to see it :)


I was with you until you decided to take a bizarre stance on gender politics with the Chris Brown example; you could say the same about Hope Solo or Ronda Rousey. Hell, being English, haven't you seen how Jess Phillips is lauded as a hero for gender equality when she laughed about male suicide while Philip Davies is called a sexist for criticising the Istanbul Convention bill for not being gender-neutral?


is this linked to the whole pewdiepie thing????


I'm sorry, but I was just looking at your eyebrows the whole time. They just move at the speed of sound.


u linked ingrid twice but not shane just thought id let u know


Your content is so cute and artsy but seriously this video confirmed why I've just never liked your content in the first place.
This is just generalization over generalization. Talking about "do your research" and stuff when you are in best position to know YT and money are now walking hand in hand (for the best and for the worst).
Your views and opinions are just so detached from the real world and so internet/YouTube centered. The world doesn't revolve around make up/bare faced vloggers, LGBTQ+ videos and so on. Even for us, privileged teens of the western world.
You are a media. These news articles about YTbers (that make up 0.000001% of all news articles) do not matter in the "real world" outside of YT. You fail to grasp that. No one talks about them outside YT. Just like YT (and social media) do not have such a big impact on people and 'the society' than you'd like to believe.
Get out of your way a little, that'll help you.


How can people think its for money lmao, I make videos and I dont even get a dollar, I do it because I love it


President Of Youtube, you can't deny this.


Thank you, I always find so much negativity on the internet and I'm so glad that there is a community, being this one, that exists. I love you dodie and admire you and your videos pure content so much. This was very much appreciated


God bless you Dodie. You're such a wonderful person and you're an inspiration to me! keep up your work! <3


I love this so much! Keep doing what you're doing Dodie! Love you so much! Every word was so true!


Love you dodie! You're so inspiring and amazing and I hope you're doing well 😊💖


This was so artfully worded, thank you for making it <3


AMEN to that Dodie!! So so so so proud of you!! We stand together, love love love this video and you.


This is so important!!! Thank you Dodie for talking about this!


This is such a good video Dodie! I'm studying media and communications at uni at the moment and I definitely want to help break down the silly ideas that mainstream media seems to have about youtube. It's so frustrating that people don't understand all the positive impact that youtubers have on people of all ages!


i love everything about this video. youtubers bring so much joy and happiness into so many peoples lives.


Rosie you are literally my hero, thank you for existing, I really love you and I hope you continue to be you!


I am a closeted agender teen, and I started to watch you and other lgbt+ youtubers and I was able to find my self, so thank you♥


this is by far the most real and wonderful video i have seen regarding media hatred. dodie, you are truly an inspiration. (btw your eyeliner looks hella bomb)


this is exactly what needs to be said. I'm honestly so happy the youtube community exists because so much of it is just so real  this is what people should be truly watching.


reminds me of all the BS Felix has been put through finally YouTubers are standing up for what's right really loved this video dodie proud of you ❤


Here from Liza's tweet. You nailed it!! There is so much positivity on here. I can't wait to watch more of your videos.


Dodie I loved this video so much, thank you for making this it was so accurate 😘❤


You are such an inspiration to so many people. THANK YOOOOOOU!


God bless you dodie, you are a wonderful human. way to stand up for what you believe in!!


thank you so freakING much for mentioning this (i've really been considering making film on youtube but i'm too scared) because it's (and you are) helping me build self confidence


YES DODIE THANK YOU FOR SAYING WHAT I HAVE BEEN SCARED TO SAY FOR A VERY LONG TIME ❤🙌🏻


What a lovely reminder of all the principles on which our community builds itself, and the amazing things that can be accomplished through this platform! As a 25 y/o male, and not the typical demographic, it's good to remember why the world of YouTube drew me in to begin with


So well spoken, so well put, and this actually gave me a reality check of "wow I should probably double check all those facts I see on articles" YouTube has made me such a better person and I am so glad we as a community are speaking against hate with love and acceptance. YAY FOR POSITIVE VIBES


My thoughts: YouTube is a place for people to learn about life and to know that they are not alone. Many of my friends myself as well , have used their favorite YouTuber's advice in their lives and it has really helped them and me to get through the tough times. You especially have really helped me and I believe that's something the media overlooks. I believe that much of the media sees YouTube as a bad influence, and a place where people make fools of themselves and look like idiots. I also believe that they see all the hate that is in the YouTube community and all the bad people that have made videos, and they only see that. I think that although there are many people in YouTube who do that, and a good part of the YouTube community doesn't listen to their audience and are in it for the money, I believe that YouTube is a place where people can escape the stress of everyday life and just enjoy it for a few minutes every day. And that is what I believe the media doesn't see. And hopefully eventually all of the media will see the good side because some of the media do see the good part of YouTube but I wish it was the majority that saw that.


Dan and Phil helped me through grief.
Mark and Sean motivated me to believe in myself.
Miles and Dodie taught me how to accept myself and my sexuality.
All of them, and others, have inspired me to do something with my life and be a positive outlet in the world. Thank you for everything.


Dodie!! This is fantastic (as always!!),, do you think you could make a video showing us how you curl your short hair?


When you were taking about Miles, it reminded me of something.

My word this year is Awareness.

This is because of my project, aka my charity project. I have been working on the idea for this since 2016, and it's finally becoming a thing. What I will be doing is raising money AND awareness for people in the LBGT+ community. As my parents are homophobic, (my stepdad said in public yesterday "Transgender people are faking their gender.") and me being part of the LBGT+ community, this really does mean a lot to me. The project will officially start on March 2ed, and will go for as long as it can. All money I earn is going to The Trevor Project (we are still working on the charity part for donating!). I'm really hoping to help some people this year, and that is why my word this year is Awareness.

I am so so excited for this(:


Thank you so much Dodie for making this. It brought me to tears. I can't even begin to explain how uncomfortable I was in my own skin and how depressed I was. I almost killed myself on my birthday about 2 years ago. But I didn't because I thought about all the people who loved me and I only did that because I learned to think that way. All the Youtubers I watch, they teach me things everyday and they also make me feel okay with myself. I see girls like me on Media comfortable with themselves and not afraid of who they are. They have people who love them and back them up as well. Now I am so very happy with myself and who I am and I have stepped out of my comfort zone so many times. <br>I hate seeing articles attacking youtubers when they actually didn't do anything wrong. I also hate that they think you all do it for money because your viewers know you don't. You actually care and even if you don't know all of your fans you do know you love them because they helped you just as you have them.

Thank you so much Dodie for making this. It brought me to tears. I can't even begin to explain how uncomfortable I was in my own skin and how depressed I was. I almost killed myself on my birthday about 2 years ago. But I didn't because I thought about all the people who loved me and I only did that because I learned to think that way. All the Youtubers I watch, they teach me things everyday and they also make me feel okay with myself. I see girls like me on Media comfortable with themselves and not afraid of who they are. They have people who love them and back them up as well. Now I am so very happy with myself and who I am and I have stepped out of my comfort zone so many times.
I hate seeing articles attacking youtubers when they actually didn't do anything wrong. I also hate that they think you all do it for money because your viewers know you don't. You actually care and even if you don't know all of your fans you do know you love them because they helped you just as you have them.


this video is so genuine i love u so much dodie


thank you so much for making this, all of the points you hit are so important!


100% agree with every point in this video! Yes some freeloaders exist on YouTube but the community as a whole is diverse, inspiring and positive and that should not be criticized!

Lovely video Dodie!


Thank you for saying this. Dan has taught me to be brave and not shy away from the difficulties of existing, and Phil has always been the positive light in my life. Peej has inspired me to do more with my art than just doodle in my sketchbook (since I've started watching his videos, I've been writing and drawing comics for school, learning to animate, and film with stop motion), I've learned that it's okay to use my imagination. You have helped me identify what it was I was going through (derealization, I honestly thought I was insane), and inspired me to learn the guitar and piano, as well as learning to love my body and my imperfections. Ever since I've started to watch youtube more, I've learned how to really LIVE. I've discovered what it was that was really holding me back and I'm getting help for it, and I've discovered by passion for telling stories. Sure, youtube has it's flaws, but this community has had such a positive impact on my life.


Hi Dodie. I love that you are tackling this issue. I think it's something that needs to be addressed, however, I think it is important to remember, being a journalism student myself, that it's not the whole of the media that take this view. I would happily do a video response about this if I wasn't so rubbish at YouTube.


Yes Dodie! This is the stuff the world nears to hear!


YES DODIE, this is so important!! without youtube i'd still be the shy girl in the corner, afraid to do anything i loved due to judgement from others but youtube let me step away and become more myself than i ever could be. fuck the media.


This really made me happy and made me open my eyes more about youtube and youtubers😊


Thank you so much for this video!<br>Despite Youtube has it faults is has provided a safe space for people that have built numerous of communities that express compassion, support for one another and creativity. No matter who you watch if they are based in gaming, beauty, comedy, vlogs etc, Youtubers have become the role modes for many people across the world. Their work has helped to bring out the positivity in others in their day to day lives. Traditional media outlets attack Youtube communities and talents which gets backlashed by the fans defending their favourite personalities, but in return, the media receives more attention, more clicks and more profit. From a viewer standpoint, it simply poses the media to be ignorant towards this platform. Many people look for their sources of entertainment and in  defence the traditional media outlets are attacking the new entertainers that are rising from Youtube’s platform. I will keep watching Youtube for a long time to come. Its my main source of entertainment and will support those who I enjoy to watch that create quality content or just make me smile.

Thank you so much for this video!
Despite Youtube has it faults is has provided a safe space for people that have built numerous of communities that express compassion, support for one another and creativity. No matter who you watch if they are based in gaming, beauty, comedy, vlogs etc, Youtubers have become the role modes for many people across the world. Their work has helped to bring out the positivity in others in their day to day lives. Traditional media outlets attack Youtube communities and talents which gets backlashed by the fans defending their favourite personalities, but in return, the media receives more attention, more clicks and more profit. From a viewer standpoint, it simply poses the media to be ignorant towards this platform. Many people look for their sources of entertainment and in  defence the traditional media outlets are attacking the new entertainers that are rising from Youtube’s platform. I will keep watching Youtube for a long time to come. Its my main source of entertainment and will support those who I enjoy to watch that create quality content or just make me smile.


This really is great video to show sombody who is confused when you tell them "I want to be a you-tuber". Great points and much love Dodie.


thank you for the message, i hope everyone hears it.


Thanks to Liza for bringing you to my attention I just subscribed because you are just too awesome to not to! 😁


All I can say is THANK YOU. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO.


Im just in love with the rainbow clothing but also every thing in this is just 🙌


Great video and as someone who works in the media you're directing this to it's really interesting to hear. I agree with pretty much everything you're saying. The mainstream media does focus on the negatives of YT, but sadly that's the news that the majority of the news audience want to see. I'm not saying it's a good think it just the way it is. Also, I couldn't agree more with your points on fact checking. As someone who is coming out o a three-year journalism degree, the main thing I have learned is making sure you are fair, accurate and legal in what you're saying. It infuriates me to see so much mainstream media, not fact checking or using old data.<br>I'd love to hear what others have to say.

Great video and as someone who works in the media you're directing this to it's really interesting to hear. I agree with pretty much everything you're saying. The mainstream media does focus on the negatives of YT, but sadly that's the news that the majority of the news audience want to see. I'm not saying it's a good think it just the way it is. Also, I couldn't agree more with your points on fact checking. As someone who is coming out o a three-year journalism degree, the main thing I have learned is making sure you are fair, accurate and legal in what you're saying. It infuriates me to see so much mainstream media, not fact checking or using old data.
I'd love to hear what others have to say.


I love this video so much because is absolutely positively true. I talk to my parents about YouTube for not even a second and all they go to is money sucking scams... which in no way is true they talk about the bad... and yes there is some bad but the rest is positive upbeat loving people who enjoy seeing there fans and do these things for the people they care about. So done I agree 100% keep spreading the good vibes :))))


this video made me speechless it is so beautiful and so needed thank you for creating this


This is the Dodie that we know who gets down to the real shit and gives her honest and AMAZING answer. Love this video!


Miles McKenna is such a sweet heart and Im so glad you mentioned them💗


this needs to be shared with as many media/news outlets as possible


I'm in love with this video I think this is my favorite one I've seen of you so far ❤❤definitely subscribing


22 year old female, from Australia. Only just inside your demographic, but I can tell you that you've inspired more positivity, acceptance, and kindness in me than anyone I know in real life. Sometimes, when the environment you're in is a negative one, you need to find an online space that can make you feel safe and positive again. What the media doesn't seem to understand is that they're not the only ones who contribute to people's opinions. As you said, love, peace, kindness, and acceptance is what people are more likely to lean towards. And they have, and they do, and they will. This just makes the media look bad.


Dodie, is there any way to make your videos louder? I'm struggling to hear you :(


I don't know why but this made me feel so emotional I just sobbed for a full 20 minutes ?


awe you included miles <3 youre so inspirational and so nice aa


i actually didn't know that this was happening, I had heard people say things like, " oh youtubers only are doing it for the money" and i was totally against it. but now that i hear that is is a big thing happening i think that this is outragious and totally crazy!


yes yes yes so true  ugh I just read a snotty article about zoella being a narcissist because she made a video about old pictures of her ... like get a grip? thank you Dodie you are a gift<br>some reason in this world for once yessss

yes yes yes so true  ugh I just read a snotty article about zoella being a narcissist because she made a video about old pictures of her ... like get a grip? thank you Dodie you are a gift
some reason in this world for once yessss


This is honestly the most truthful video I've ever seen omf


yes Yes YES DODIE YOU DID IT YOU SAID IT ALL YOU DID IT RIGHT THIS VIDEO NEEDS TO GO VIRAL


dodie your words blow me away... stick with it love xx


Dodie I want to cut my hair like yours and everytime I watch a video of yours I want to more and more. But I'm scared people at school will bully me because I'll look even younger for my age than I already look. What shall I do?


YouTube has brought many problems toy attention and given me facts and stories to prove people's accusations incorrect and I love how not just here but in other communities they help each other and try to help others who they don't know! YouTube has brought so many people together.


is this in response to a specific article/set of articles? I would really like to read them in an attempt at contextualizing some of what she addresses


I've grown up watching YouTube, and it sounds stupid, but it's a major part of my life.


She could not have said it better! The media needs to see this and change their ways! Us YouTubers have done some bad sh*t but, that's in the past and it's a part of life that everyone goes through! Plus, like Dodie said, the media needs to look at all of the positive things that come out of YouTube and not all the bad things! <3


I agree with the things you are saying, but keep in mind if a youtuber spreads a hateful and/or harmful message then they do not deserve support and do need to be called out on their shit.


I loved this so much💕💕💕 it's like... in your face you dummies😂😂😂


I'm applauding you so hard, my hands are hurting! WELL FRICKEN SAID! Hey youtube! you need to take notes off this girl!


That's our Doodie! You get 'em girl! SLAY GURL, SLAY! 😝


YES👏 DODIE👏 SNATCH👏 THE👏 MEDIA'S👏 WEAVE👏


Dodie, how do you go about writing songs? By that I mean, do you start with the words, the chords, or the tune?


this was so articulate and yes just yes v good


I have some points. Quite short, anyways.
1.- Dodie, you're awesome. Seriously. You're great.
2.- While most of the youtubers are actually the way you said, there may be others who are actually the way the media says, and... That we just have to accept it, and maybe ignore that people.
3.- Miles is great, I love them and you. And... I kinda died with that mention(? Idk.
I think that's it. It's probably nothing compared to other people's comments, but I'm just showing my little opinion:)


This is so prevalent. And not just for the media. My parents always complain about how the Internet is awful and how they're telling me that certain things are OK when they're not, that they're using dirty humor. But They have no idea what kind of a community YouTube really is. They don't want to look at the good cause I think the bad is too noticeable.


This. This is why Dodie is my role model.

She's just so honest and caring and just...HER. And I love it so much and I wish that I could speak my mind and point out the issues with our society more without being scared of clapback.
BTW you cursing gives me life 🙃

This. This is why Dodie is my role model.

She's just so honest and caring and just...HER. And I love it so much and I wish that I could speak my mind and point out the issues with our society more without being scared of clapback.
-BTW- you cursing gives me life 🙃


"We're not charging hundreds and hundreds of pounds to meet us..." Tana Mongeau would disagree on that...


"Get a real job"
Does your "real job" affect hundreds of thousands of people, mostly in a positive way?
Didn't think so..
YouTube is a great community ❤


what is horrible is that there are some youtubers who do it just for money and fake problems just for money. i love you so much because you dont do that and you do love and care for all<br>of us. i love the youtubers who do that and they should be noticed rather than the ones who dont

what is horrible is that there are some youtubers who do it just for money and fake problems just for money. i love you so much because you dont do that and you do love and care for all
of us. i love the youtubers who do that and they should be noticed rather than the ones who dont


DODIE LOOKS SO CUTE WITH SHORT HAIR AUUUUUUUUUH


my heart was moved as much as her eyebrows.

FUCKING FLEEKY EYEBROWSS


dodie mentioning miles :'))) im cryin in the club rn


I fell in love with you. that was very well said


I have no idea who you are, but this was great. Bravo.


Did anyone else picture that scene from Madagascar at 2:42 where Alex (the lion) sees all the animals as slabs of meat? 😛


23. NYC female. fuck the media ur amazing this is awesome ! And soooo true


thank you people needed to hear this!!!  :D


Those are all good points, but let's not forget there's a difference between journalism and spewing out clickbaity articles for views, k? I will defend this point to the death, I live in a family of journalists and I know the value of research and objectivity.


the main stream media don't like things that simply reduce their income. it's quite a logical argument.


I love your hair and outfit in this video


I love the rainbow arranged shirts in the background


I LOVE THIS VIDEO THIS IS ME, ME IN A VIDEO AND I LOVE IT AND THERE'S TEARS SPRINGING TO MY EYES


DODIE IS FRIENDS WITH MILES MY LIFE IS COMPLETE


Love the video, but zoella wears a full face of makeup in every video


I'm a 14 year old teenager and even being this young I completely agree that YouTube sometimes just promotes the wrong things, but I honestly like Alfie and Zoe, look what I'm trying to say is some teenagers need a positive influence so they can be good in the future, at least I try to watch as many kind and honest youtubers I can look up to like, David, Liza, Heath, Zane, Scotty and all of them, like Zoe and Alfie, Adelaine Morin and so many more that I think are so positive and send a good message at least to me I love their videos and everything and I hate that this society we live in just thinks that most of them just want money, obviously I think they should get paid for what they do because it's still a job a hard one. So what I'm trying to say is that if you are a teenager, or a child or an adult or something like that, you probably have a idea of what you want to see and what you don't, you should try to look up to people that you want to be like one day, don't just follow them because it's trending, follow them because you like their content<br>I subscribed I liked this video I think she could be a good influence on me and if you think the same thing then subscribe, if you didn't then don't it's your choice

I'm a 14 year old teenager and even being this young I completely agree that YouTube sometimes just promotes the wrong things, but I honestly like Alfie and Zoe, look what I'm trying to say is some teenagers need a positive influence so they can be good in the future, at least I try to watch as many kind and honest youtubers I can look up to like, David, Liza, Heath, Zane, Scotty and all of them, like Zoe and Alfie, Adelaine Morin and so many more that I think are so positive and send a good message at least to me I love their videos and everything and I hate that this society we live in just thinks that most of them just want money, obviously I think they should get paid for what they do because it's still a job a hard one. So what I'm trying to say is that if you are a teenager, or a child or an adult or something like that, you probably have a idea of what you want to see and what you don't, you should try to look up to people that you want to be like one day, don't just follow them because it's trending, follow them because you like their content
I subscribed I liked this video I think she could be a good influence on me and if you think the same thing then subscribe, if you didn't then don't it's your choice

I just realized I wrote a lot and now I don't even know if it makes any sense


When I heard the part about girls looking into the mirror and not feeling as bad about their acne I though, "Hey, didn't I comment about that before?". I went back to check, and I freaked when I saw you hearted my comment, let alone noticed it. <3!!!!


This Dodie all this.  People like to destroy anything that brings positivity into this world.  Give 'em Hell.  When I first found YouTube I was at the lowest point I have ever been.  Especially since I looked around me, and found no one like me where I lived.  Then I found all of these wonderful people who thought and acted like me and I figured if they were out there living their best lives being themselves then so could yours truly.  YouTube got me through that point and time, and has allowed me the freedom to touch other lives around me to feel better about not quite fitting in.  Keep up the amazing work.


GOD BLESS YOU BROUGHT UP CHRIS BROWN BECAUSE NO ONE HAS SINCE THAT INCIDENT YEARS AGO


Great video and I'm much older than your average viewer


YES, THE THEORETICAL MIC HAS BEEN DROPPED BOOM


Yes I agree and this video is amazing but SHE MENTIONED MILES I FUCKING LOVE MILES OMG


Unrelated but the short 👏 hair👏is👏working👏for 👏you👏


if we want to be bluntly honest- some media artists are jealous that youtube artist's <br>have perfected what, they themselves, have spent £9000 per year at university learning how to do.

if we want to be bluntly honest- some media artists are jealous that youtube artist's
have perfected what, they themselves, have spent £9000 per year at university learning how to do.


fuck yeah and she mentioned Miles this video was incredible


i love love l o v e you so much

and your hair i love your hair


i am really good at picking favourite humans x


"my friend miles" HOOOOOOLLLLLLLYYYY SHIIIIIIIIIT


YOUR A GORGEOUS LITTLE PRECIOUS POTATO TOO DODS!


Just found this channel.. n subscribing because of this video n chris brown comment.<br>(Poppy to Dodie real quick) YOU'RE CUTE!

Just found this channel.. n subscribing because of this video n chris brown comment.
(Poppy to Dodie real quick) YOU'RE CUTE!


say it a bit louder for the people in the back


Why do you exist Dodie you're way too cute. IT FUCKING HURTS I'M SO LONELY.


Dodie and Emma Watson are forever my women crush Wednesdays.


*hears the word "click"*  *thinks of the clique*

**hears the word "click"**  **thinks of the clique**


when she said clicks i thought she said clique and im just too tøp trash


i wont be surprisef if media takes this and makes you look bad, but people will come and be surprised


crikey this comment section is... interesting


i like this video & the idea but dodie seems to be generalizing about the media and youtubers. there are definitely people who see youtube purely as a job & don't actually use the products they promote. not every youtuber is a saint and doing it because they love it & promoting happiness and kindness. of course many youtubers actually do the things dodie describes, but plenty don't. not all of the media is constantly ragging on youtube either. i do agree that many media outlets are too harsh on youtubers, though. there are bad seeds in both and generalizing doesn't get anyone anywhere.


I never usually comment on videos unless they have a deep emotional issue I see worth talking about but can I just say how varied and loving this channel and it's community is, it really is heartwarming to see the little guys still fight for what's good in the world this really struck a cord with me as there are a lot of YouTubers that have helped me with my self esteem. Especially Dodie! you show your real self even when vulnerable and I think that's amazing 💖lots of love Zara x


You are an absolutely amazing person and I am so happy that you have used fantastic voice and mind to speak out about the challenges that have recently come to a head. You have spoken up for the communities here in such a loving and acceptance grounded way, while still making it blindingly obvious that what main stream media is doing is deplorable. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.


This is amazing!! A while ago I was thinking what I different person I would have become if not for the massive influence that youtubers have had on me, and it was pretty clear: I would be nowhere near as accepting, open, kind, understanding, and generous as I try my best to be, thanks to people like the vlogbrothers, Emma Blackery, Carrie Hope Fletcher and you! Thank you so much for all that you've done <3


The LGBTQ+ message brought me to tears. Thank you dodie, as a trans boy scared to come out you could not have described it better.


I like how your channels have the perfect balance of chill "i'm just gonna chat to you like we're best buddies" and serious "well-thought out video with a deep message." I love it!! :)


this is a truly excellent video, amazingly spoken and so very correct <3


"Mark my words : the world favors love and kindness." - Dodie Clark, 2K17

Keep on rockin', Dodes.


You go dodie! 💕you inspire so many people.


I love you so much ❤<br>This is amazing and I'm glad you decided to highlight this huge problem.❤

I love you so much ❤
This is amazing and I'm glad you decided to highlight this huge problem.❤


This is a strong video. This is an important video. Love you dodie 💛


This was such an amazing video Dodie!!!!!!


THANK YOU DODIE I'M SO HAPPY YOU SPOKE ABOUT THIS. Just one voice, but so powerful. ❤


This was said absolutely perfectly. Thank you so much


Definitely want to make a video response, very soon.. I appreciate this video and also have some things to add. Good work Dodie on bringing the community closer, I've seen a lot of other youtubers reaching out to you on twitter, and im super happy about it.


you tubers make me happy, I refresh to look at my favourite you tubers as they make me feel happy, but if articles want to make my days negative. go ahead, they are jealous because they know that this community  of happiness won't be ruined by small minded humans who have nothing better to do than research into peoples business, oh hang on I didn't mean 'research' I meant 'ASSUME'. thank you for opening our eyes into something so important, Dodie. KEEP SMILING, I hope everyone has a lovely day xxx


Great job, Dodie. Also, your eyeliner is so on point!


This is officially the best response video.

Dodie makes such good points, and she says it in such a wonderful way that it makes an impact. I love her so much💙


This video sums up why I prefer YouTube over normal television perfectly! The communities and positivity that come from this platform are so wonderful.


I feel like everybody needs to see this. This is so important.


Anything you say sounds poetic; I love it.


Gosh, Dodie. This was so important. Thanks for putting this out there and starting this discussion. I'm so sick of how online creatives are portrayed/ perceived a lot of the time and it's all so very black and white. Either glam and "the dream" or fake and money hungry. That's just wrong (and poorly researched). And it sends the wrong message, too. I'll try and make a response video because this is an issue that's also a big pet peeve of mine.


Dodie, this is absolutely amazing and true. I wish journalists didn't diss YouTube and make it seem like a bad place where the people are only in it for the money and they saw it for the place that brings happiness to people and teaches us to feel better about ourselves and makes us feel accepted. Thank you for voicing what many wanted to say.


Whenever people say mark my words like dodie did, I always prepare myself for a super powerful statement


I agree with these points. These points are good. Yes yes yes. However, I feel the dodgy things that have to be approached carefully here are the generalisations. Because THE MEDIA or THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA isn't bad. A lot of the media outlets have extremely skewed views of YouTube and its creators but a lot of creators have extremely questionable morals and reasons for doing things as well, and vice versa.

I really believe the best way to bring about the change of mind that is needed from these outlets is to welcome them in to what we're doing and leave the aggression at the door. Journos can shout and scream clickbait as much as they like but if we take the moral high ground and just keep doing what we're doing, things will change as long as we don't give them the fuel to keep putting us down. Relatively we're not doing much different to the stars accepted in the mainstream today, it will only be a matter of time before we're accepted too. The majority of it all stems from fear of change anyway and most of them pull YouTubers down to try and prolong the downward spiral of traditional media. It's already changed so much and it can't really be stopped now so they'll keep crying out for a bit and then get with the program I imagine. (y)

I couldn't agree more. Taking the moral high ground infuriates the media who want to get a negative reaction out of the YouTube community. It's also extremely important in this day and age to not alienate audiences against the mainstream media and instil in those near the younger end of the spectrum a lifelong distrust in the mainstream media. Yes, mainstream media is not perfect but it is still the most accurate and reliable way of obtaining facts; journalists dedicate their lives to finding out the truth so that we don't have to do it ourselves. Media can be biased, media can be spiteful but mainstream media needs to realise that YouTube won't take that vital investigative/fact-giving part of their job. YouTube and the mainstream media can coincide peacefully, but it looks like that the YouTube community is going to have to extend the laurels and take the first step towards that coexistence.

Pete just took the words out of my fucking mouth. It's not even the fact that everything is so fucking generalised, if you have a fan base, and they've been watching you for years, the most common outcome after something like this coming out in the media is that your fans don't believe shit. I feel like all though in a way this had to be said, it's just feeding the fire when it comes to these media chains getting recognition for absolute bullshit. By using their platforms it's so easy to just say "you know what, we know we're doing good, who cares about the media because they don't know jack shit" and to the YouTubers who have other moralities and reasons for even making a living as a YouTuber other than the reasons their supposed to, well, that'll be their downfall. I could be making no sense. Like it makes sense in my head but I'm just so tired😂😂


God - yes Dodie!
You said it all.

I am in awe of you as ever xxxx


Thank you for highlighting the kindness and positive impact of the Youtube community!!! Midterms=no time to make a response video, but I made a video a few months ago called "Thankful for Youtube" on how much youtube has helped me personally. Check it out on my tiny channel, if you'd like.


this was actually awesome. perfectly said. i agree with everything spoken. why is it that when sports people are shown physically abusing their s/o, it blows over within a few weeks, but when pewdiepie makes jokes (that go a little too far, mind you) he loses sponsors, his show, and everything he's worked really hard for? i just... i don't understand. maybe it's my brain


Hell yea dodie! I just read a negative article about you and thought what bullshit, and girl you really hit the nail on the head in this video! Rock on!!!!


Dodie has this kind of fearless bravery when she's telling people when they're wrong and she's spreading positivity and happiness!


I complete agree with everything you said in the video so this is the only time I've every directly made a video response! Stay happy people


on a slightly happier note;

this new hairdo is an A+ seriously you're so adorable


hi dodie!  i hope I can find the time somewhere tomorrow to make a proper video response. old media is dying, so it makes sense they try everything to get them views. nor that it helps, but the group of people that believe old media is shrinking, fast.
I am 33 years old an outside the demographic, but still I watch every single video you make, support you on patreon and think you have important things to say.
I do not watch TV, because its generally boring. much better stuff on YouTube, including you!
thank you dodie for speaking up! love you <3


this is everything. I keep rewatching it and nodding without realising because it's so true!


Being a Youtuber always been on my list of things I potentially want to do. Film, design, and music are three big parts of my life and all are definitely main themes of a lot of channels. This "divide" really scares me to want to put myself out there. I'm still kind of young so i'm scared the media will portray me at the side I don't want to be on. I really just want to put myself out there, but the media makes it really scary. My friends and I are starting the beginnings of an EP and if we could release little versions of some of our songs on Youtube for hype that would be amazing! But the media is really a big scare factor for me and a lot of others.


"Hundreds and hundreds of pounds for the privilege to meet us, unlike a lot of pop artists". Honestly not the case, I'm not defending anyone or bashing Dodie but YouTubers like Tana Mongeau are charging over $100 to meet them. As a whole, some people think they are better because of their subscriber count (etc..) and feel like they're a higher rank or becoming more famous if they're mentioned by the media.

Ashley Sheets I just consider them a member of YouTube. Until I started subscribing to people I didn't even know YouTube was a community. I pretty much used it to listen to music or watch AMVs. Never liked or commented. There is plenty of people who use the site as viewers who arnt part of the community or the fandoms. I feel like there is probably people who put out content that could be considered the same. Especially before many social media sites implemented the ability to upload videos. People just using that capability of this site to be able to link or imbed their video through their main social media, like Deviantart artists showing videos of their outlining or coloring, instructional videos for...IDK making pottery, bikini waxing, DIY whatever. Are they actually invested in the YouTube Community or are they just using one of its features for their main site or to promote something?

Usually the reason why YouTubers are charging such large amounts is due to their management companies. Management companies are ecstatic when YouTubers are able to coerce fans into buying overpriced products which are poor quality with the YouTuber's brand on them, because it gains the company more money. My sister works for Google in finance and last year she was working with management companies and she told me how one management company was taking 60-70% of some YouTubers' revenue, in exchange for building connections/organising collabs/opportunities/everything a management company does. The company exploits the "mindless" adoration of fans for their own gain. My sister refused to tell me who the YouTubers' were due to Google's confidentiality contracts but part of the reason I stopped participating in YouTube fandoms was because I could be unintentionally supporting these management companies without knowing it. This went off on a bit of a tangent but basically what I'm trying to say is that often $100 and VIP tickets are likely more the management company than the YouTuber.

Ashley Sheets 1. Yes I know it's an open letter 😂<br>2. Still is like they're shaming YouTubers across the board though

Ashley Sheets 1. Yes I know it's an open letter 😂
2. Still is like they're shaming YouTubers across the board though

This video is literally an open letter to the media. Also I've never read an article that referred to YouTube as a monolith - they always discuss specific vloggers across genres.

Also the people joking about being a higher ranked YouTuber aren't the people I'm talking about in he last sentence. I mean the people who literally think they're above everyone.

Ashley Sheets I agree but I feel like with Dodie generalising the community to the people in her community mainly and not including people like Tana or some other shitty person, it seems like she's avoiding the fact that all these reporters are talking about YouTube as a whole.

Michael McFadden No hon, I understand Dodie's point but this is my opinion about YouTube as a whole and the way the media portrays every YouTuber.

I think people don't get to pick and choose who is a part of it, just because they want to, or feel a certain way about what it "truly means" to be a part of YouTube. People use it in different ways, but all of them are part of the YouTube community, even the shitty ones. Pretending they don't exist doesn't change anything.

Ashley Sheets I think there are people who try to form communities, and there are people who try to form empires. And the people who are trying to build an empire usually arnt considered part of "The Community" by "The Community" because their goal isn't community, it's power or ambition or dominance or fame.

Dodie doesn't get to determine who is and is not a part of the YouTube community. Someone being on it automatically makes them a part of it. She is generalising to make her point and because of that it falls flat.

Tana Mongeau is seriously unpopular among youtubers precisely because of the way she uses the platform to her advantage - she is certainly not a part of the youtube community Dodie is referring to - if you think she meant 'every' youtuber I think you missed the point.

Duac some youtubers may joke about how they are better than other youtubers because they are 'superior' to them. i think it's ok to JOKE and RARELY joke about it

Duac I think prices all depend on the youtubers honestly.

Duac dan and Phil also sold VIP meet and greet tickets for their tour. I think it's a supply and demand thing. There are only so many people you can meet and driving up the price lessens the amount of people who are willing to meet them. But I like dodies lottery version much better.


I could not imagine a better set of words. Well done Dodie. VERY, well done. and thank you <3


Still crying about how beautiful this is


I am so grateful for youtube and youtubers. Youtubers have helped me so much more than people I see in person every day. They have been better than some of my councillors without even trying. They have made me smile when all I could do was cry. They have been there with advice when I felt lost. They have been my friends when all the 'real ones' disappeared. They have helped me through my toughest years so far. They have inspired me to be myself. They have encouraged me to enjoy my life. They have been better friends than so many people in my life, yet I have never met them. Before you hate on youtubers, just remember what they have done for me and countless others who may not be alive today if it weren't for youtubers. They have done more for me than you or they could ever know and for that I am grateful.


A small group filled with positivity will beat a large group filled with hate every time. Beautifully said, your passion is so endearing, I look up to you so much. Thank you for speaking about this, you inspire me again and again every day! <3


dont know why but I find dodie swearing really adorable


i was thinking about making a video response but people from my school have access to my youtube channel sooo... here we go!<br>i started watching youtube when i was about like ill say around 6/7 and dont worry mostly all i looked at were funny cat vids and things that were shown to me by my brother and sister. then around 2012 i started to get into more youtubers such as Bry and Christina Grimmie over the years phases of who i watched came and went, but youtube has always brought me joy because it was real people it wasnt directed or learnt off a script. In primary school i was always that weird kid and it wasnt a fun time but knowing that when i got home i was able to escape and feel accepted in this big community always made me feel like a had a place in the world. youtube has never brought me anything else but joy, and seeing news articles talking about nothing but money makes me so angry because it may be that to them but its not to me. Even now through youtube and youtubers i have made friends that get me and make me feel so loved when all i feel around me in real life is hate. i was even able to go to summer in the city which literally feels like the safest place in the world and online became reality, happiness became a reality. like you said already bad people will not be tolerated and accepted here but the media just uses it for a story as " youtube drama " not to mention the way if a popular youtuber does something wrong it is generalised that then all youtuber are bad people. youtube has always made me happy and i do hope it will never stop making me happy, because there were times i felt like i had nothing but it. its up to this community to not let hate get in and for us all to stand together cauz thats just what communities do <3

i was thinking about making a video response but people from my school have access to my youtube channel sooo... here we go!
i started watching youtube when i was about like ill say around 6/7 and dont worry mostly all i looked at were funny cat vids and things that were shown to me by my brother and sister. then around 2012 i started to get into more youtubers such as Bry and Christina Grimmie over the years phases of who i watched came and went, but youtube has always brought me joy because it was real people it wasnt directed or learnt off a script. In primary school i was always that weird kid and it wasnt a fun time but knowing that when i got home i was able to escape and feel accepted in this big community always made me feel like a had a place in the world. youtube has never brought me anything else but joy, and seeing news articles talking about nothing but money makes me so angry because it may be that to them but its not to me. Even now through youtube and youtubers i have made friends that get me and make me feel so loved when all i feel around me in real life is hate. i was even able to go to summer in the city which literally feels like the safest place in the world and online became reality, happiness became a reality. like you said already bad people will not be tolerated and accepted here but the media just uses it for a story as " youtube drama " not to mention the way if a popular youtuber does something wrong it is generalised that then all youtuber are bad people. youtube has always made me happy and i do hope it will never stop making me happy, because there were times i felt like i had nothing but it. its up to this community to not let hate get in and for us all to stand together cauz thats just what communities do <3

EileenNiClarkyy don't be afraid to make a video :) you clearly have good thoughts to share. be brave :)


I can't imagine myself no longer watching YouTube videos or you tubers getting "too old" to create anymore


this is so incredibly important thank you for this.


YES. THIS IS EVERYTHING. THE WHOLE WORLD NEEDS TO SEE THIS.


Hi I never put a comment under a video before but I thought I should say that this video is brilliant. I've been watching your videos since the beginning and I've watched you grown in success and grown as a person and you've been nothing but kind and supportive to your viewers I think it's awful that people are just putting down the YouTube community and belittle it just because they don't understand it. People don't understand that huge YouTubers and even smaller channels can genuinely love and try and promote positivity all over the world. this sums up it all up brilliantly xxx


YouTube has helped me so much. All the positive messages and kindness but also the honesty and support. I've learned so much and it's made me a better person and more comfortable with who I am. YouTube is a safe place full of positivity. When I'm having a bad day I can watch a video and feel a bit better.


DODIE I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. YOU ARE SUCH AN INSPIRATION. DAMN.


I love these videos they make me feel so good


Think I know what article inspired you to make this (that horrible zoella one from the guardian), and i think everyone in traditional media should have to watch this video because you hit all the key points in such an intellectual and positive way!


Literally Dodie I love you so much, honestly I find your videos so helpful and uplifting and they make me feel so happy I can't describe to you the joy you bring to me! You are so down to earth and you just see everything in such a positive way! You inspire me every day to be more like you! If I'm ever stressed or sad I just play your videos and they constantly make me smile! You are so talented and like your voice brings me so much joy! If your reading this now which I guess your not 😂 please just know that you make my life so much better and I love you so much! Thank you for being you! Xx


finally someone said it<br>Side note- dodie swearing gives me life

finally someone said it
Side note- dodie swearing gives me life


does anyone know where dodie got her glasses ? also, great video !!


i agree with this so much! no matter how many people say negative things about youtube and the people on it, this will always be a kind place where people can come and have a nice time watching their favorite creators.


this is why I love you Dodie. but, I don't believe that there are some people out there who are in it for money and it disappoints me because there are people like Dodie who actually care. Thank you. you are amazing but I guess we can't expect everyone in the youtube community to be considerate like you and others.


When I saw the thumbnail I already knew this was going to be a serious, butt kicking video. You're wearing your serious glasses.


dodie you remind me of my friend when you cuss. she only cusses when she's singing or really angry.


FUCK YES DODIE THIS IS WHY I FUCKING LOVE YOU


especially like the point about abuse coverage in mainstream media vs. youtube, i've never seen abuse allegations taken more seriously than in the youtube community


This was all good, helpful, honest facts. Youtube is a place of sharing your talents, ability, and humor, and its turned into another one of the outlets for money. Eventually, if we keep traveling down this path, people are going to start saying  "What's the difference?" There was a huge difference, but now, youtube is almost like Netflix. I don't want the Youtube I know and love, and will hopefully always love, to be like evverything else. Youtube is a unique, special place. But if it's everything else, then it's not special anymore.


this is SO important thank you thank you thank you for making this


I'm gonna watch this five times. Not to give Dodie money, but to make this message go viral. It's just another vedif but it could change the media if we fight hard enough.


If I could like this more than once I would!


The way Dodie speaks is just so... Intelligent and touching. She's so smart and all it is, is common fucking sense. I am very happy that she had made this video. Thank you for finally saying something that matters, Dodie! Lots of love!


I think YouTube is one of the most creative and honest ways to say ACTUAL things and problems that goes on in peoples everyday life. It's the most honest thing on the internet. For someone to be belittling these people who don't act supurior to everyone and act like an actual human being who shows their flaws and how they love it is honestly  a disgrace to these wonderful people. Don't come to this community with that bs.


I always see YouTube and community's like it as the future of the media, not something that will always exist alongside it. Like if people can get millions of subscribers by filming themselves, what hope do company's who spend millions to make sometimes mediocre content have in the long run? Just my option, there's probably more and better arguments to be made, but here's my little piece :D


There were multiple times when I went to click the like button

But I had already clicked it because this video is damn fucking important

This happened at least 4 times. At least.


A media outlet that uses catchy titles for good articles will be a good source for as long as they remain good.<br>A media outlet that uses clickbait titles and spreads bullshit will be branded as clickbait for the rest of their day, no matter whether they change or not. (I'm looking at you, FragHero)

A media outlet that uses catchy titles for good articles will be a good source for as long as they remain good.
A media outlet that uses clickbait titles and spreads bullshit will be branded as clickbait for the rest of their day, no matter whether they change or not. (I'm looking at you, FragHero)


Hey dodie, I doubt you'll read this but in the off chance I'll write it anyway. I am someone whose gender and sexuality don't fit into societies, or even into the newest surge of acceptance. I have been emotionally and verbally abused my whole life by my father and I struggle with anxiety, depression, depersonalization, and an eating disorder. Basically, I'm a fucked up person.
Before watching your friend Miles' YouTube videos, I thought no one existed that was like me in my gender and sexuality. Since then I've accepted those things about myself. But I still struggled with the other things I mentioned. That's where you come in.
I was contemplating suicide for about a year. I just couldn't be happy. Like you, nothing seemed real. The only things that did were my memories, but even those were horrible memories of abuse. I saw no hope in the future. But you. God you. You are honest and clear with your struggles. Not only that, you fight them. And you're still happy. You're bettering yourself and living a life that you created for yourself. As a musician and youtuber and a true friend to so many people you know in real life and to all of your subscribers. You're an example of someone like me who can be happy.
This may seem like a silly example, but I used to hate yellow because it reminded me of the happiness I simply hadn't didn't and seemingly couldn't feel. But you with all your struggles and all the shit you deal with, you love it. And now I do too. Because I can feel happy. Even if it's small it's still there. And I do have a future that I can control. I can be happy.
Thank you so so much for doing what you do. You've helped me more than I know how to say.
I'm going to post this on twitter as well, but only because I want so badly to tell you personally how much you've done for me. Not shouting into the void of YouTube comments if you know what I mean.
My twitter is @comicsanslilli


I FUCKING LOVE THIS. I COULD NOT AGREE WITH THIS SENTIMENT MORE! (Also I felt the need for all caps)


I rarely see any positive being given spotlight in the media


While the intention here is good, and the message is certainly admirable, I think the brush you are painting with is a bit too broad here. Moreover, mounting a pointed attack at the "media" without specifying which part of the media you are talking about is more than a bit irresponsible.


MILES! SHE KNOWS MILES I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THIS MY TWO FAVES THAT'S AMAZING ❤❤❤


Her clothes in the background gives me so much joy


this is so importanat! a lot of older people seem to not understand the advantages and positivity that YouTube brings around. from what I've heard (and I'm gonna go ahead and say that I haven't really done any full on research) especially from my parents and those of some of my friends, they just think its a place where people do pointless things and yell at their screens. The rise of negative crap that the media have been writing instead of maybe putting at least a little more recognition into what this medium can actually accomplish really does just back up what other people see as pointless and completely useless. So maybe people should start doing their own research every once on a while and not just believe what mainstream media tells us because let's be honest, they don't really care about what is happily helping millions of people become inspired and important, they more often than not care solely about money and clicks. This idea of creating art and sharing our stories purely for money rather than because we care really does need to change and this is certainly the time to do so!


this this this this this. this makes more sense than any of the shit that the media comes up with


DODIE, WHEN DID YOU GET SO DAMN SOPHSTICATED OHMYGOD


Great video! 40+ here btw. Not all the audience are teenie boppers :p


In main stream media, you are judged for who you are and what you look like. On YouTube, you are accepted and supported and encouraged to be yourself. Think about the differences between the parallels.


I LOVE DODIE CLARK. SHE IS AN ANGEL. SHE DESERVES THE WORLD


More reasons to love dodie.<br>The fact that people are earning money off YouTube isn't going to stop me from appreciating creative contents and opportunities to learn more, and it's definitely not going to take away the good that some of these people are doing. It DEFINITELY has its own problem but regardlessly it's definitely a new form of media that's growing very rapidly and it should be celebrated rather than just h8s for the kidz des dayz. It's a platform that educates these apparent gullible teenagers about selflove, mental health, sex, LGBTQ+ and the world we live. For the majority, it's promoting so so much love! They're doing a FAR BETTER job than the older generation of adults and media, don't they dare take that away.

More reasons to love dodie.
The fact that people are earning money off YouTube isn't going to stop me from appreciating creative contents and opportunities to learn more, and it's definitely not going to take away the good that some of these people are doing. It DEFINITELY has its own problem but regardlessly it's definitely a new form of media that's growing very rapidly and it should be celebrated rather than just h8s for the kidz des dayz. It's a platform that educates these apparent gullible teenagers about selflove, mental health, sex, LGBTQ+ and the world we live. For the majority, it's promoting so so much love! They're doing a FAR BETTER job than the older generation of adults and media, don't they dare take that away.


🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 I'm a journalism graduate and I'm sick and tired of seeing the hatred on YouTubers. Clickbait makes good money online unfortunately, but you'll find the "old school" journalists just don't get you guys. In my opinion, if the media would like to reach the 16-24 bracket that they desperately need to attract to guarantee the future of their publications, they should get on board with people like you who 16-24s (and lots of other ages!) agree with and love to follow- instead of focusing on some fact from 2013 about monetisation and how youtube is brainwashing the young. It's fucking annoying.


I love you so much more now. Good girlie. X


I agree that YouTubers are great for people's self esteem and creativity. I don't personally like the "vlogging" videos but I do enjoy the actual creative content. Such as the comedy, musical or food channels. However, I am grossly against how much money they all make through ad revenue. They don't deserve the thousands and millions they earn, but hey ho, neither do footballers or actors.

P.s Chris Brown shouldn't not be famous because he beat up a woman he shouldn't be famous because he beat someone up. Rihanna's gender shouldn't play a part in this.


YES YES YES THIS IS WHY YOURE MY FAVE I LOVE YOU SO MUCJ


Making a video response to this tomorrow! Who else is? I would love to watch !


You forgot the modest Muslims lol, love you


Found this opinion piece in the guardian on Zoella and what she actually represents and its really interesting and I agree with it if you look through the eyes of the media at youtube as an outsider perspective which is actually quite valuable in some ways but I understand not in all ways https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2017/feb/24/zoe-sugg-zoella-the-vlogger-blamed-for-declining-teenage-literacy


I mean if the media wants to focus on Youtubers and money, why don't they focus on the thousands of dollars some large Youtubers donate to charity? 🤔


Not all youtubers are kind like you or your mates though, some do see dollar signs when they see their fans and some do lie about the products in which they promote and some do spread bad messages to their audience (not saying all, but some)


one problem with media is that these writers that write the articles is that they think "kids are stupid enough to believe this shit ."and thats just not true we know who we like on youtube is not like that. for ex: pewdiepie being a nazi and we all know that not true so <br>why  attack any youtubers that are just trying to get by.

one problem with media is that these writers that write the articles is that they think "kids are stupid enough to believe this shit ."and thats just not true we know who we like on youtube is not like that. for ex: pewdiepie being a nazi and we all know that not true so
why  attack any youtubers that are just trying to get by.


have zero cleu whats it about but thing is.. i watch what i wanna watch and dont care what the person makes. but good going speaking youre mind keep it up. o and by the way 32 and divorced and always having fun so yes,, youre right not only teenagers with to much time watch this.  keep up the good work


The media always focuses on drama and scandals that happen and its not okay. Parents and other people who generally aren't really in the online world get a bad impression that everyone should stay away from youtube because it's wrong and promotes controversy but that is so different to what it's really like. When people actually use it properly they should understand that it's a place for comedy, support, sharing opinions and meeting wonderful people. YouTubers help me when I'm having hard times and help make me feel better about my insecurities. It's wrong that the media use the creators and youtubers to get more people to read their articles. I'm so glad you've made this video. P.s thanks a lot you help me so much <3


i see it now... "YOUTUBER BULLIES MEDIA"


YES YES YES YES GUYS WE NEED TO SPREAD THIS AND LIKE IT BECAUSE YES


This is increíble ! I know you are very passionate about this but genuinely saying "fuck you" to anyone is pretty offensive and even tho u are telling this to the people that are not saying nice things I just don't think it's nice lol sorry


Ah yes, every single media outlet ever gives one significant youtuber mmkay

Rose Molyneux yea as i have to analyse it for my national 5 English :))

RossHouston ever heard of this thing called "Sarcasm" and "joking" ?

RossHouston try typing a comment in english next time


Okay but I love you a whole fucking lot!


Wait Dodie is friends with Miles <br>wut


The sad thing is that in the Netherlands the media have talked about vloggers negatively a lot last year, but with good reason - because they did illegal stuff to get views, and all sorts of pranks that are supposed to be funny. The bullies are called 'treitervloggers' which is now in our dictionaries... Sad.


Idek how to react to this.....that's a good thing btw.


tHIS THIS GOD DAMN THIS IS IMPORTANT!!!!!


This comment section is the most beautiful place


another thing is that mainstream media believes that us audience are the worst generation bc of things like youtube  when really  it's people like dodie and other youtubers who are helping their audience be better people


well i mean your stories about how some girls are more comfortable sounds anitdoltile. since i mean maybe there are some people ironically who feel more incercure everytime you post videos. well not you personally but youtubers who try to help people. here is how i see it and maybe i am the only one and if so then yeah maybe i am the problem but if so its ironic that no one can try to help me. but yeah is my story when people post videos of them being confident it just makes me feel insecure and somewhat jealous and envoys that i cant be a part of that persons life. and its even more ironic that everyone is just going to ignore this comment and say i need to see that she is trying show people life can good and that she can relate to you and if you cant see it well too bad its your problem do not watch the video and if you did click on this video for whatever reason again its my problem and i can just leave and suffer on my own because my suffering is something i need to fix on my own if your videos are not helping.


imagine being this entitled and unnecessarily defensive

olivia the scorpio lmao finally someone who says that.

olivia the scorpio how is she being entitled lmao. and no it's not unnecessary it's a perfectly fair point


You talk as if the "main stream media" is one thing i don't really get it aha


*reposts everywhere*
*pins it to every post and window*
*tattoos it on forehead*

**reposts everywhere**
**pins it to every post and window**
**tattoos it on forehead**


I'm so proud of you Dodie. You've come so far and I love that you're speaking out about this issue. Very proud to be subscribed to you. And I want you to know that you are so much more to me than just someone whose vids I watch. When I'm not having a good mental health day, you remind me that it's okay to have these feelings, but that I can overcome them as well. What's amazing is that so many other people on YouTube care just as much as you do. I'm very lucky to be part of this platform and to grow up in a generation that loves so fiercely. You are loved Dodie Clark❤❤


I ADORE THIS. thank you for talking about young people such as i and including youtubers like pj, kenna and more, who are usually not mentioned as the inspirational people they are. thank you. you are an incredible person dodie ❣


I've been on this site for years. I've had numerous channels and with 1 of them, I was heavily involved with a community of atheists a few years ago. Many lived in America and were ostracized for their decisions. YouTube gave them a support network, outlet and platform from which they could vent their frustrations, share their thoughts and make new friends. As a "professional outsider", they were among very few people that I could relate to. That community self-destructed, but then a few years later, I find you guys. You talk openly and honestly about all sorts of things from the taboo to the extremely painful and so I've once again found my tribe. I say this not as someone in the 13-17 or 18-24 age groups, but as someone who's 27. Several YTers from the community I mentioned earlier are in their 40s and 50s and benefit just as greatly from this community.

I insist: enjoy every single penny you make from our views because you fucking deserve it :)


So proud of you for this!!! This is incredible, true and definitely worth a listen


Love your beautiful voice and the way you explained this SO wonderfully❤


I love this so much! how is everything so coherent and perfect?! I did a video about this topic last year but you've covered it 100 times better then I did! :D


The world needs thousands more of you. Thank you for spreading all of this positivity and just being you.


Oh goddd I loved this so much! It's so great to see such high quality content on YouTube and not another what's in my bag video - not that there's anything wrong with that but it's nice to see that the people you watch and admire actually have a brain and use it to speak out about what they're passionate about.


this is an absolutely lovely video, you articulated this topic extremely well! I also loved that when you were discussing lgbtq+ youtubers you mentioned stef sanjati! trans awareness 🏳🌈💜


dodie, you are one of the most influential and inspiring people on youtube! i'm so glad i found you! we need to share this!!!


This is so important and well spoken! This might be up there in my top favourite videos I have ever watched. Bringing everything important down to 4 minutes of honesty. Thank you :)


Dodie, please, never change! Honestly, you're so smart and such an inspiration. <3


THANK YOU DODIE! I LOVE this community!  not only did it help to to come out as bi, but it has inspired me to be more creative and not be so negative! it helps me out in stressful times and calms me down so well. this community is so fucking lovely and anyone who says YouTube is pointless and youtubers should get a 'proper' job clearly doesn't understand. what job is more important than allowing young people to be the best that they can be in THEIR own way?! I saute all youtubers and this wonderful community! Thank <b>you!</b>

THANK YOU DODIE! I LOVE this community!  not only did it help to to come out as bi, but it has inspired me to be more creative and not be so negative! it helps me out in stressful times and calms me down so well. this community is so fucking lovely and anyone who says YouTube is pointless and youtubers should get a 'proper' job clearly doesn't understand. what job is more important than allowing young people to be the best that they can be in THEIR own way?! I saute all youtubers and this wonderful community! Thank *you!*


Dodie this is why I love you so much! You are so strong and inspiring! I hope that someday I can speak up and make a difference, just like you.


I whole heartedly agree with this video! Love you Dodie♥


this is amazing, no I don't have a long paragraph with deep life stories but I just want to say this is amazing, dodie you are amazing, I love this and you. you are such a wonderful person and you are amazing xx


this left me in tears. dodie I feel like you are a close friend of mine  (despite the fact that you don't know I exist) you are so honest and strong. I can find very few flaws in you. I agree with almost everything you say in your videos. ❤♾🤗


Preach!💖 I loved this video. You shed some very great light on this situation. Thank you 😊


THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS DODIE. this video pretty much sums up all of the youtube community and how strong and loving we are. the media can say what the want but when it comes to it, we're more united to together than they could ever hope to be. i believe in equality and human rights and respect for others which is what youtube is all about, so thank you.  i love you and keep doing what you're doing, because you're amazing


I LOVE YOU SM <333333 I love how you pointed out the positives of how much youtube has helped other people. Your videos and other videos I have found has helped me understand my depression anxiety and depersonalization. It's such as important place because people can relate to each other so we don't feel so alone! I loved the line in this vid "Mark my words. The world favors love and kindness" <333333<br>(Side note: LOVING the short hair!)

I LOVE YOU SM <333333 I love how you pointed out the positives of how much youtube has helped other people. Your videos and other videos I have found has helped me understand my depression anxiety and depersonalization. It's such as important place because people can relate to each other so we don't feel so alone! I loved the line in this vid "Mark my words. The world favors love and kindness" <333333
(Side note: LOVING the short hair!)


you're very brave for making a video like this dodie!


Amazing video Dodie! At work the other day, on my lunch break, I was looking at news online (at least I was trying to find actual news), and I saw the story about how much You Tubers make. It had Alfie, Zoe, Felix, many others...it was exactly what you said...only about the money and nothing about what they actually do. It bothered me. I hadn't been able to put why it bothered me into words. But you sure did! Good job!


You've summed up what everyone is thinking in such an articulate way ☺☺


this is so true, dodie, damn you are so wonderful at just talking about what's on your mind and in the media


I would like to see a collab with you and Miles. That would be soooooooo awesooomee <3


this is such a beautiful and intelligent response presented in a really articulate way. thank you for this❤


Dodie, you are so, so awesome.

There are no words. You summed up everything that's awesome about Youtube.


"the world prefers love and kindness" truer words couldn't have been spoken. this video is exactly what i needed, thank you


Yesss dodie !! Watching youtubers has made me a more open minded, and understanding person because I'm able to learn more about people, for example, there are now transgender youtubers I watch because I want to learn, I now know stuff that I didn't know even existed until like 4 years ago, because these things don't get broadcast in the media unless it's the shitty side of things, it's never the positive things that people have done or succeeded in! We need more positivity in life and for many people, this means watching youtubers! So thank you for the videos you post 💛💛💛


I have no words.... That was incredible! Every word of it true. i knew subscribing to Dodie was a good idea!


Dodie you are a beautiful and wonderful human being. I'm already planning what I'm going to say in my response video 💜


this is everything! <br>such a well thought response. who knows how long it will take for mainstream media to get on board and realise the positives of youtube.

this is everything!
such a well thought response. who knows how long it will take for mainstream media to get on board and realise the positives of youtube.


this video is incredible. I think someone really needed to say this especially with what is going on with Fellix. It frustrates me how media just assumes things after one bad joke or a mean comment, I wish they would just ask people who spend hours watching these people and getting to know them for who they are. I love Youtubers because they know what its like to get attention but at the same time they understand what its like to be "average". I know that this whole media thing really doesn't have anything to do with me but its hurts that they are blaming people for things they didn't do. And I just have to sit back and know in the back of my head that they are incredible and talented people who mean no harm. This has really just turned into a rant of feelings I have bottled up and I never leave comments but I felt that I had to say something. Dodie keep doing what you're doing. <3


thank you for making this video dodie!!!!


YES THANK YOU FOR SPEAKING OUT ON THIS DODIE!!! I completely agree with everything you said!! I read that article about Zoella yesterday and was absolutely disgusted by it! The media really needs to change.


I legit cried watching this. Dodie is the best in the world I love her lots #WakeUpTheMedia


DODIE🙌🏻 yes! You said everything perfectly💕💕💕


I have watched Youtube for as long as i can remember. Just today I responded to an event, regarding a Youtuber i have watched since i started to watch Youtube, and Dodie. Many may have heard the struggles that this family are going through and the comment I left is at the bottom of this one. I too beliieve that kindness and caring is what as at the route of Youtube. People make helpful videos(advice, diys etc.) to help their audience and return, when needed their audience can help them. Money is the motivator for some Youtubers but for the most part it really isn't.
    You have put every point i can really think of into an amazingly articulate video, so for that I thank you Dodie. I don't watch youtube for any other reasons than the fact that I enjoy it and find a lot of it helpful and/or inspiring. It makes me feel better when I need to and widens my eyes to the world around me. I engage in videos that contain other people's opinions, I learn about new religions and societies! I do a lot of research for college, searching for unis, and communities that can give me the new knowledge I crave.
   Thank to youtube, I am constantly up to date with world politics, I know so much about my current generation, I can make decisions for my own to benefit the world, I can stay happy when it's difficult, I can help my friends, and those around me with any problems they are suffering from. I can swim, properly thanks to youtube, and I can do whatever I can and want to do. This website is amazing, and even if there is some people that do it purely for the money, which is very few, they can still make people happier. So thank you, media for lessening these communities to the world, that may need it. Thanks to you, so many people are living in darkness and boredom, purely for petty clicks.

The comment I left earlier today:
   After what has gone on, I find it hard to watch or listen to shay anymore. It is so odd to think that I have so involved with these people for more than 5 years and all my respect has gone for Shay. I have an uncontrollable amount of respect for Colette. I looked to Shay and his family for inspiration and to gain happiness, that of which i struggled to find in my own life. Using what they have taught me i want to say this: As long as you may live, the one thing you will struggle to live without is family, whether biological or chosen. You will truly know who is your family when you go through hard times, as you will struggle to find many people who will forgive you. They may not like you anymore, they may not have respect for you anymore,  but they will forgive, love , and support you through whatever happens. Shay, I want you to know that there will be better times, and you need to confide in the family that you can. Many people will support you through your recovery, including myself, so just know, things will get better. Just work for them x


With all the drama that has been going on recently concerning youtubers, It's easy to forget that youtube is actually a wonderful place; especially when the media pushes all the negative and sometimes completely exaggerated or false news. I myself often forget what a positive impact youtube has had on my life. Thinking back, the amount of times I've searched for advice or something to make me happy is a lot. I've learned a lot from youtubers like you and the media portray youtube/ers however they like, I don't know where I'd be with out this site and the wonderful people on here.


You are absolutely wonderful. Thank you for talking about this issue!


YES DODIE!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! (also your hair and outfit and makeup and glasses and cute lil face look perfect in this video - as always)


I am so unbelievably fucking proud to say you are my favourite human on this earth.