In this episode, Brittlestar, Steve Boots, and Lisa B discuss their experiences as niche internet micro-celebrities and the weirdness of social media. They share stories about their journey into content creation and their relationship with the camera. They also talk about dealing with comments and criticism from viewers and the importance of not letting negative comments affect them. They highlight the unique voices and styles that have helped them connect with their audience. Overall, they emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself and creating content that is interesting and meaningful. In this conversation, the hosts discuss their experiences with engaging with comments on their content. They share their strategies for dealing with negative and garbage comments, as well as the value of constructive feedback. They also explore the impact of social media on isolated individuals and the importance of creating a supportive community. They emphasize the need to not block people and to engage with critical comments. They also discuss the repetitive and uncreative nature of rude comments and the relationships they develop with their followers. The conversation concludes with a reflection on creating content for oneself and the myth of monetization.
Takeaways
Becoming a niche internet micro-celebrity can be a strange and unpredictable journey.
Engaging with comments and criticism is a personal choice, and it's important to prioritize mental well-being.
Having a unique voice and style can help content creators stand out and connect with their audience.
Creating content that is interesting and meaningful to oneself is key to building a loyal following.
The social media landscape is constantly changing, and it's important to adapt and evolve with the platform. Engaging with negative and garbage comments is often not worth the time and energy.
Constructive feedback can be valuable and help improve content.
Social media can provide a sense of community and connection for isolated individuals.
Creating content for oneself and staying true to one's vision is important.
Monetization should not be the sole focus of content creation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Shirt Story
02:24 Weird Social Media Lives
03:27 Relationship with the Camera
06:32 Becoming a Niche Internet Micro-Celebrity
10:00 Starting on TikTok
11:30 Starting on Vine
15:05 The Life of a Niche Internet Micro-Celebrity
17:34 The Low Level Spectacle
20:11 Recognizable Voices
22:35 Dealing with Comments and Criticism
25:29 Difference in Comments for Men and Women
28:30 Engaging with Comments
31:12 Engaging with Comments
32:07 Dealing with Garbage Comments
32:29 Constructive Comments
33:14 Hiding Users on YouTube
34:00 The Impact of Social Media on Isolated Individuals
34:59 Creating a Community
35:58 The Value of Engaging with Critical Comments
36:35 Not Blocking People
37:02 Different Types of Comments
37:31 Negative Comments as Digital Farts
38:00 The Impact of Negative Comments
38:26 The Brightest Moment of Someone's Day
39:16 The Power Dynamics of Comments
39:32 The Repetitiveness of Rude Comments
40:00 The Club of Jerkdom
40:23 Lack of Creativity in Negative Comments
41:02 Developing Relationships with Commenters
41:58 Funny Relationships with Commenters
43:11 Creating Content for Yourself
45:02 The Fragile Ego of Content Creators
46:06 The Armor Against Negative Comments
47:13 The Relationship with Followers
48:08 The Responsibility of Content Creators
49:16 Creating Content for Yourself
51:13 Creating Content You Believe In
52:41 The Myth of Monetization
53:32 The Labor of Love
54:14 Ending the Podcast with an Improvised Theme Song
OUR SOCIAL MEDIA SECRETS REVEALED