How to Deal with Haters on YouTube

Reacting to Haters

Ignore the comment. Sometimes, people will say mean things just so that they can get a laugh when you finally give in to their hatred. Don't do this. Most of the time, haters are just jealous because they can't do what you are able to accomplish. Ignore the bait and just keep doing what you were doing.

Use the hatred as a "stimulus." This means to use their critical stand point as a way to upgrade your videos. What do they have a problem with? Maybe people will think that your video quality is bad. Upgrade it. If they still find something to tease you about, they're just trying to get under your skin.

Avoid taking it personally. Just because some people think your growth is a lie doesn't mean you have to believe them.

Confronting Haters

Address the hater. When ignoring the hater isn't an option, approaching the user directly may help alleviate the jealous tension. Try this conversation starter: "I appreciate your constructive criticisms, but at times, it can come across a little harsh. Is there anything I can do to help promote a working environment?"

Reduce your interactions with the hater if they continue or escalate their actions. This means that you should try not to address the haters if they decide to continue nagging at you despite your "address" comment. Also, beware that even though you might feel the nerve to type something negative right back at the hater, this is not very productive. It only raises tension between you and the user.

If things escalate much too quickly, block the user.

Blocking the User

Log into your YouTube account.

Go to the profile of the offending user by clicking their name when it appears.

Click About from the list of options under their name.

Click the flag icon at the top.

Select Block User.

Click Submit. You have now blocked the user.

Trying to Connect With Them

Connect with the user about your personal struggles that relate to theirs. Some people will sometimes feel like they are the only ones with negative experiences, and the only way to help them feel better is to make others feel their pain. Share the times you have failed at something. Be specific!

Try to let them rant on, even if it is hatred. Understand that their hatred isn't always directed towards you. Some people are just insecure about themselves, and will say mean things about others to make themselves feel better and superior.

Be generous. Be a good friend to all of the subscribers you have and be willing to accept criticism. That's what makes you a better person!