First negative comment--should I reply?

[David Stoll]

Hey everyone, I got my first negative comment on a video today. (I have received hate on comments on other videos before, but this is the first negative comment on one of MY videos.) This comment is not, however, a hate comment.

Two things before I give the deets: I enjoy all comments, positive or negative ... and ... I rather like the idea of replying to hate comments with a statement of agreement or some such thing to frustrate the hater.

My video is about me being sort of gross in terms of not showering enough and not cleaning my place when I should. I mentioned that I am far worse than two big YouTubers who very often claim to be unclean. (I said they are faking it or are amateurs.). The comment: "this is not something you admit to a camera although it may be true for you and me its just not cool to be recording about how filthy you are and saying that you are more filthy than someone else..."

I kinda want to reply, something like "Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. While I respect your point of view, this is my channel, and I shall use it as I see fit, just as the YouTubers I mentioned use their channels to discuss their uncleanliness. I do, of course, hope you will subscribe!"

Not sure, though. Thoughts, my friends. I do eagerly await your opinions!

 

[TennentSpace]

I'd reply almost just to show that you've seen the comment and took the time to reply etc. Perhaps leave the bit about it being your channel and you'll do as you see fit as that sounds confrontational.

 

[David Stoll]

I'd reply almost just to show that you've seen the comment and took the time to reply etc. Perhaps leave the bit about it being your channel and you'll do as you see fit as that sounds confrontational.

Thanks. That's exactly the kind of sanity check I needed.

 

[TennentSpace]

Thanks. That's exactly the kind of sanity check I needed.

Haha, no problem. Pesky commenter's, i was always taught "if you haven't got anything nice to say, don't say anything at all" but that rule doesn't seem to apply now-a-days!

 

[David Stoll]

Haha, no problem. Pesky commenter's, i was always taught "if you haven't got anything nice to say, don't say anything at all" but that rule doesn't seem to apply now-a-days!

Now it's "if you haven't got anything intelligent to say, say it anyway"

 

[Adam Quigley]

I agree with tennentspace, show that you have read the comment, and respond in a sense that its your channel and youll do as you see fit

 

[David Stoll]

I agree with tennentspace, show that you have read the comment, and respond in a sense that its your channel and youll do as you see fit

Thanks again! Smiles!

 

[Squeal Cat]

I do reply, because I do not really care .

People calling me cancerous
I reply with that I love them too

 

[GameramaTV]

Do you want to respond to it? If you do, then I say go for it with what you've suggested, if not then it's like you said - it's your channel and you can post whatever you like on it regardless of what they comment or think you should/shouldn't be uploading.

 

[BarbMollyTV]

Normally I just ignore the rude comments until something catches my eye and reply very similarly to how you did but in a less diplomatic manner lol. I would say to go for it if you feel strongly about it!