If I have one MAJOR character flaw it is that I like to be right. I like to have my opinion heard, and I like it when people agree with me. I will listen to other people’s viewpoints and will change my outlook if the information I am presented contains studies, research, or peer-reviewed evidence.
One thing I have learned since creating a YouTube channel is I have to be very careful about my words—the words I use in my videos, the words I use in my video’s description, the words I use to reply to comments, etc. Social media is often very hard. We communicate via a platform in which voice inflection and intonation is not available. If you do not know a person’s personality, a funny comment may be perceived as a rude remark.
One of my biggest obstacles with YouTube is responding to comments left by viewers. English may not be the person’s first language. The person may have an impairment which affects his ability to type. Then, some comments just do not make sense. If I am not sure what the comment exactly means, I will make a generalized statement and thank the person for watching my video.
Then, there are comments in which none of the above apply. The words left by a viewer make me upset. The viewer may have “suggestions” for improving my channel or video. If the comments are sincere, I appreciate ways to make my channel better. However, some of the comments are meant to cut down my video or channel.
At these comments, I really want to be rude and sharp with my words. However, as much as I want to express my opinion and prove I am right, I know this will only cause the viewer to be upset with me. I may lose a subscriber. Is a lost subscriber worth proving I am right? The answer is no. I created my YouTube channel to be a positive outlet. I swallow my pride and thank the person for sharing his ideas. I move on and try not to let black letters on a white background eat away at my ego. It is hard…but so far, I think I am having some success.
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