Opinion on Makeup Bashing.

Mar 15, 2015

Breeze T.

This is an interesting subject. YouTube is pretty harsh and most people that do the bashing are either just having a bad day or are a poor excuse for a human being who enjoy stirring up things on the Internet for the "fun" of it. Think of it as their hobby being hurting people.
I think that you need thick skin to have a YouTube channel in general because, whether it's in the beauty world or not, comments can get pretty crazy as there isn't anyone (or so it seems) monitoring them except who made the video.
A good way to deal with this type of negativity is to be the bigger person and laugh, because it's not even worth your time.
We're all human and sometimes we get hurt by comments, but as I said it's not worth it, you can't give them satisfaction or they'll win! :)

You look incredibly gorgeous both with and without makeup!

And, lastly, "in the end it's just makeup!" - like Wayne Goss always says :)

EDIT: you were talking about YouTube, right?

Mar 15, 2015

Bluejay S.

yes ma'am!

Mar 15, 2015

Alma M.

It's what I like to call digital thuggery most can't help themselves but be mean which is unfortunate. Now a days everyone is a guru of what ever and with that comes the annoying rants of trolls. When looking out side it seems so many are attracted to hatred as if it's the in thing but it's not its straight horrid and ugly in its self. it's kind of a double edged sword with all that, some may come in with suggestions but the tuber may not like it as well which is wrong because I'm with you about its a constant learning in makeup but why can't they also take that in themselves? It's not about competition in my eyes to me it's about helping others be at their best and the reality of the real makeup world outside of YouTube, Instagram, Sephora or Mac or any makeup counter. It's about getting that job because you're that good it's not about the likes or popularity or the comment's in my opinion. Realistically the truth is most who want their makeup done want a bit of the magazine look not 6 shadows across their lid or a ombre lipstick look with 3 colors though in my mind that would be fun lol but it's a complete rare thing to come across in makeup.I think all that talk aside if it's truly a dream they want to achieve then by all means achieve it all the way around study everything be willing to give in to all because not everyone likes the same things but that should be more of a push to do more. I always say if you think you have achieved perfection on all makeup has to offer in your eyes then you'll never get better because in the end you'll just sit stale on the same look if you don't have a open mind to want to do more and better your art(look how everyone is doing their looks lately they're all similar and their needs to be more). Meanness will always be a sad fact but what you achieve in this life will be the best reward for yourself. I think the meanies need to be more at ease ;)By the way as a makeup artist lol just had to say that ;) it took myself many years before I even thought I could even call myself that because to me I needed to earn that title and Til this day it's still hard for me to say it because my learning is unlimited And I have yet to finish. 

Mar 15, 2015

CPT- Lili R.

This is what I think if you put your face out there for the whole world to see expect good and bad comments, there will be hatters and lots of people that like you and don't, and if you can't stand it, its easy stop doing your videos, does this mean you have to stop doing makeup no you can do what you want but not publicly and if you want to do it publicly then step up and take the heat, I understand many of these people talking smack to these gurus but thats cuz there not gururs at all just cuz you put makeup on your face or you can put it on others does not make you a makeup artist let alone a guru, my son is 22 months and he puts makeup on his face and mine you don't see me calling him a guru but if we go by you tube standards he is one and that makes me one proud mommy lol... People catch on to the bull and learn more and its frusterating to see all these bad techniques go around and I think that has some play to why people so what they do, is it right no, but nothing you say or do can change anyones mind or there way if handeling things all you can do is go one about your buisness

Mar 15, 2015

Meagan M.

This happens with all sites honestly. A certain look may not appeal to everyone but if the person likes it than that's more important. It's best to praise everyone for their work. You may not personally like it for you but it may work for them. Point out something you do like about their look or natural feature. That's a much better use of your day then sending negative comments out. But that's just my opinion.

Mar 15, 2015

Diana T.

That's the problem with putting yourself out there for the world to see - everyone is going to have an opinion about it and that could be good or bad but everyone has the right to express that opinion - and even though a lot of YouTube comments are extremely harsh and distasteful - as opposed to constructive criticism it comes with putting yourself out there - there is really no way to stop it because like Meagan said - not everyone is going to share the same opinion - and I personally don't really like most YouTube "gurus" because they usually give horrible advice that I would never follow - but once in a while I'll find one that I actually like - but either way I only try to stick with positive comments on YouTube and just not watch the ones I don't like - but not everyone on the earth is a nice a person and some of those mean people just feel the need to be heard - and they have every right to be heard - as much as we would all like to be praised for our work or only receive nice comments that just not how the real world works unfortunately... So all we can do is control ourselves and try to be supportive of each other but we can't change all the negative people out there.

Mar 16, 2015

Brianna M.

I love tyme!! she is beautiful and dhe inspires many people those rude comments are just from trolls and they can go troll on themselves :)

Mar 16, 2015

Lara C.

I love tyme... I don't have her style but I love how unique she is. Irecently went through her comments too and I was absolutely disgusted with everyones comments. Like unless someone asks for an opinion SHUT UP... These ppl would never dare something in real life

Mar 16, 2015

Breeze T.

That was beautiful, Jackie!

Mar 17, 2015

Ikwo N.

I don't get too much hate but I can defiantly see what your saying. Just because someone decides to put their face on YouTube does not mean they deserve to me bullied! But that is just something that comes with it and you can either accept the harsh reality or don't put your face in the public eye.

Mar 17, 2015

Emily B.

I don't think you should hate on anyone. I even saw a moderator on here have a whole thread on how makeup gurus on YouTube are "wrong" and all this other bashing. It's simply being mean, and nobody should be hating on anyone else

Mar 17, 2015

Kattya M.

Personally I hate the word "haters", I think it made everyone go back to kindergarten. Someone doesn't like what I do? Hater. Someone has constructive criticism? Hater. This dumb little word has made people stop listening to opinions that only wanted them to get better and succeed, but now people are too stuck in their own thing and "fans" that they can't see past their own nose. Let's skip this word and say the things for what they are. Its wrong being RUDE or MEAN, saying something just to hurt (ex: omg you look so ugly without makeup) but it is not wrong to state your opinion or give constructive criticism. That's the only way to grow. Hell if we only gave each other compliments in a month we would all be walking around as clowns and bored as hell with our skills, because there's no way of improving if you were perfect from the beginning.

Mar 17, 2015

Rissa G.

I agree that if you put yourself in the public eye, you're bound to get thrown at with good and bad, however I don't agree with the statement "stand up and take it", because no one DESERVES it regardless. You're GOING to get these comments, yes, but goodness gracious that doesn't mean you're ASKING for nor DESERVING of them. Opinions are like assholes, we do all have one, but half the time people on the internet spew hate because they're behind a screen and even more so because they get entertainment from the riot they cause from a petty little comment (aka a troll). These comments aren't even opinions per say, they're just a bunch of crude words put together to A) cause a reaction B) bring people down. However, it's never going to stop & I do agree if you're going to put yourself out there, make sure you have some tough skin because there is the minority of the Internet that will try their hardest rip you to shreds. The Internet is the worst reflection of mankind, truly. All because you can be whoever you please on here and people use it to the worst advantage. I personally laugh it off and shrug because golly some of these "trolls" are so damn near obsessed with someone they will never truly meet a day in their life, quite concerning really, nonetheless I think it's absolutely hilarious. Not all people can see the light of that and half the time, people don't know hat they're signing up for, but you can either hurt over it or take every good with every bad.

Mar 17, 2015

Alma M.

Emily, what thread are you talking about?

Mar 17, 2015

Hannah K.

Alma, that was my thread that Emily is talking about :) though I never mentioned that their makeup was horrible nor bashed them (in my opinion), I did state that many of them use improper techniques and terminology, and that I would never use youtube to learn techniques. Many youtubers are very beautiful, and they do their makeup nicely, for themselves. But many of them, though not absolutely all of them, have very little clue what they're talking about.

Mar 17, 2015

Rissa G.

I think she was talking about Hannah's thread, many were up in arms over it, but I don't believe it was bashing at all. She had some pretty valid points and it wasn't distasteful nor hateful

Mar 17, 2015

Rissa G.

Whoops sorry Hannah's comment didn't show up on my thing until after I submitted my comment

Mar 17, 2015

Hannah K.

Not a problem :) I know not a lot of people liked my opinions but that's okay, after all variety is the spice of life!

Mar 17, 2015

Alma M.

OK thanks ladies, yes I agree it wasn't bashing at all.