Hi Eve, I commend you for remaining so professional in what could be a very emotional situation. A negative response to something you create is never easy to deal with. Have fun on your trip!
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I have my own mental health struggles, and I found nothing wrong with your video or any previous ones. I actually only started watching you in the last year or two and it’s the highlight of my week. Thank you for being honest with us and remaining professional at all times. Keep your chin up, I believe people who post nasty personal comments probably have problems of their own and have way too much free time to be analysing you like that. Much love from a 23 year old at uni 😘
5 years ago
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All things considered, you dealt with a weird situation very well, and it must have been so relieving to have had supportive friend there to help you out. I hope the person gets the help they need - I’ve always said that however tricky mental health is to live with, it’s not an excuse for poor choices. It could be my tough love upbringing, but that’s just how I see it. Idk about ‘brands’ lol but I do love storytimes, would like to see more.
5 years ago
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That’s the thing. People try to preach to you about being disrespectful by being disrespectful towards you. Try not to let those people bother you, most of us know you never had bad intentions💜
5 years ago
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Are you talking about the video with your roommate in Germany? Did I watch another video? I didn‘t read the comments and I literally cannot imagine what people would find cruel about what you said. I think what you did in that situation was VERY reasonable and I liked hearing your story as it was entertaining and I don‘t think you did anything wrong with sharing it. It‘s not like you gave any information on „diet coke“. Edit: I scrolled through the comments and I think people say that you‘re making money from a persons mental illness which I guess is kinda valid (by donating, obviously not anymore) but on the other hand I think it‘s a bit harsh. But it‘s very cool of you to donate the money!!
5 years ago (edited)
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Nothing but respect for you Eve! You’ve been so mature about the situation and yes this is a very divisive video, but you’ve handled this situation really well. So amazing of you to donate the money made from the video to your fundraiser too. Keep doing what you do 👍
5 years ago (edited)
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I do admit that I found the title of the video overblown, but anything more than constructive critique is cruel and makes the actions those commenting such things much worse than what you said in the video (which was not the most sensitive, but not said with any malice) . It is so clear that you are doing this with good intentions, and this response itself shows how mature and thoughtful you have been about this situation. Keep strong and dont let bullies affect your own mental health❤️
5 years ago
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Hey Eve, I really appreciate this because, despite the fact I know you would never do anything like this with bad intentions, I really didn’t like the fact that the video was there in the first place, as I believe there’s a line between what one should share and what one should keep private, especially when it deals with someone who’s clearly unwell. It’s good that you’ve taken these comments on board and I’m sorry for any particularly nasty ones you’ve received
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You're such a star ✨ I've been watching you for so long and you honestly never fail to amazing me at how incredibly well you deal with these kind of situations (and everything else life throws at you!) You keep being you, my darling, because I know I speak for a lot of people when I see you are truly inspirational and I feel so privileged to see the amazing person you have become ❤️
5 years ago | 0
I don’t understand what was wrong with the video. You were recalling an experience that you understandably found to be pretty scary at the time. Being on your own in a foreign country is pretty scary as it is, the last thing you need is to be worried about your safety in your own living space. I’m glad you shared the story and the people who disagree and have responded in such a disgusting way (for no reason) are the ones who need to take a look at themselves.
5 years ago | 1
I usually love your videos. This is not an issue with you specifically but more so with the entire youtube/social media community. People feel the need to share not only with their entire circle in real life (that would have sufficed) but also online! That is deeply problematic. Especially because they know that it gets views and money. It's opportunistic and reckless. What exactly was the lesson we as viewers were supposed to get from this? EXACTLY: NOTHING. It's entertainment. Something like horror movie only that it refers to a very specific person identifiable to at least a dozen or more people in real life and beyond that.
5 years ago | 6
Eve i feel like the people who made malicious comments have been wanting to do so for a while but they haven't had a chance to fault you on anything because you are a pure hearted soul. So the first minor flaw you show they blow it waaayyy out of proportion.
5 years ago
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Not everyone will be happy with your decisions, but you've done your utmost to be so respectful, I think no one can ask more than that! If someone really has something against you, they should go watch another channel because you deserve better viewers. Enjoy your time in France, you inspire me so much! 🧡
5 years ago | 0
People are very quick to judge, especially when they weren’t in the situation themselves and hadn’t had to deal with the actions of other people, as long as you try your hardest to be respectful and are willing to accept constructive criticism I don’t think you are in the wrong at all. ❤️
5 years ago
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I love you eve, I know you would never meant to hurt anyone...you’re EVE FOR GOD SAKE! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
5 years ago
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I did think that the title was a little exaggerated (I was initially really worried for you!) so I am glad to hear that you have changed that. As for the video content it's self, I'd say that you handled the whole situation very well and it's a good thing to post as it's shows other how to handle that type of situation should they find themselves it a similar place. I particularly liked that you talked about taking a few friends with you go back and get your things; a really smart move. People will may be malicious but it often stems from a place of fear - if it happened to you then it could happen it them too - unfortunately, I am speaking from experience here. Hope that you are okay and enjoying the French Alps! ❤️
5 years ago
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The fact you have to post this is ridiculous, so proud of you Eve just keep being strong and making whatever content you want because we’re here for it!❤️
5 years ago | 0
Well done Eve, if only everyone was as respectful as you about disagreeing about something. And to reiterate what I said on Twitter, some people are so blinded towards supporting people with mental health no matter what that they can’t see that this roommate obviously needed help BEFORE she threatened/put other people in danger. Mental health is not an excuse to defend someone’s scary actions towards other. Also, by protecting this person and attacking you and your experience, these people are being very dismissive and disrespectful to others who do actually have mental health issues (including myself) and try to promote talking and getting help in a positive way before it gets to a point that the unwell person is a danger to themselves and other people.
5 years ago
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I have a mental illness and I didn't find it at all offensive. To be fair, not the same type as you described in "diet coke", but regardless. I think sometimes people get so focused on defending and supporting those with mental illnesses (a wonderful thing, don't get me wrong) but if it's taken too far we can forget that mental illness actually can have harmful/scary/unsafe effects on others. I don't think it's wrong to admit that. What happened to you was frightening and expressing that is valid.
5 years ago | 1
Eve Bennett
Hello hello,
I would normally broach this in a video but I’m currently in the middle of the French Alps with no camera equipment and I didn’t want my response on here to be delayed too much! I’m not sure how many people will see this as I don’t use this feature too often but I’ll give it a go!
My recent story time seems to have completely polarised response - infact, I’ve never seen opinion so divided on any video I’ve ever uploaded in my 5 years on YouTube! I am aware I don’t do storytimes often, they’re not part of my ‘brand’ so to speak - they’re not videos I usually film but this video was very heavily requested on my Berlin vlog and on every video after that so I decided to film it.
I’m very aware that I made a mistake with the initial title - I changed that when people suggested that i did. However, having spoken to numerous people I decided to keep the video up. That being said - all the revenue for this video is being put in the account I had already set up for my New Year fundraiser. In July when I uploaded my video opening up about my own struggles with mental health, I made a pledge to myself that I would do an update on my situation 6 months later and make it into a chance to raise money for a mental health charity chosen by you guys in a poll. Given the response I’ve received on this video I’ll be adding the money from this video onto whatever we manage to raise at the end of December.
I would, however, stop and urge you to consider the line between constructive criticism and being rather cruel. Some comments sought to point out where they thought i could have improved in a respectful way. Others resorted to calling me a ‘bitch’, telling me to delete my channel and some rather horrible threats. Whilst I appreciate that people are well within their rights to give me feedback on this video, regardless of whether I agree or disagree, attacking me so personally and so rapidly for a video OBVIOUSLY not filmed with bad intentions in mind is practicing the opposite of what you purport to be preaching to me. To those of you who voiced their opinions with respect, thank you. To those of you who felt the need to be malicious, please consider the impact this can have.
That’s the end of my comments on this - to those who found fault with the video, I apologise profusely for any upset I caused and will take your comments on board. To those of you who thought the video was dealt with well and tried to deflect the really malicious comments, I really appreciate you.
Any of you who have watched me for any amount of time will know that I would never ever make a storytime with bad intentions - hope this clears this up and see you next week with an another video and more details about the fundraiser! 💫
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