How to Deal with Haters on YouTube

Last Updated: December 9, 2022

So you've started a new YouTube channel, things are going well, and you're first place on your mental leader board. But as time passes, you begin to see more and more "hate comments" appear on the comment section of each video you post. Sometimes, these comments can be by the same person. Things could escalate, and as your channel builds, that person will grow with jealousy. So how can you deal with a person who continues to mock your YouTube growth? Start with step one for some advice.

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

Reacting to Haters

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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.
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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.

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

Method 2

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Confronting Haters

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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?"
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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.
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If things escalate much too quickly, block the user.

Method 3

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Blocking the User

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Log into your YouTube account.
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Go to the profile of the offending user by clicking their name when it appears.
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Click About from the list of options under their name.
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Click the flag icon at the top.
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Select Block User.
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Click Submit. You have now blocked the user.

Method 4

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Trying to Connect With Them

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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!
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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.
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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!

Community Q&A

Question

What do I do if they are doing it in a life-threatening way?

Community Answer

Report them. YouTube has a button on comments and videos––click the icon with 2 dots (..) and click "report" to report them. And if they do it repeatedly, call the police, as that's harassment.
Question

Haters can still comment even after I blocked them. Why?

Community Answer

Try unblocking and reblocking them, as well as reporting the person. You might be able to get their account(s) suspended, depending on what they're saying to you.
Question

What can I do if they are judging my looks?

Community Answer

If they say something to you about how you look, then ignore them. If they keep saying or doing mean things, tell someone you trust, and maybe they could help you out and stand up for you. If you are alone and that person keeps being mean, then simply say you don't care and ignore them.