Recommend ways to deal with negativity and toxicity as a content creator!

It's important to remember to not let any toxic behaviour effect you, depending on what is being is said you could either just ignore it, report it if it starts to become harassment. sometime you could even just thank the person for their input because sometimes they will stop because they don't get the reaction they want from you. it can be a learning experience and its something that nearly every content creator will come across at some point so it can be helpful if you surround yourself with other positive people so they can help you deal with any negativity. it's important to learn what is actually toxic behaviour. lastly try to not let it get you down if it's not helpful criticism and only negatvie toxic comments then try try to not let it get to you as you are better than these people.

After dealing with it for a while now being a content creator for a few years honestly first thing is block the bad actors.

Second is never respond, its not worth your time or energy trying to respond to some idiot online who has nothing better to do with their time than throw abuse at someone they dont even know, I feel sorry for them as it must be a sad way to live. Remove them, then move on with your life.

It gets easier over time to the point it just doesn't bother you and sometimes you may even leave the comments as your community will rip into them lol

BUT if something does bug you, do the first 2 steps I mentioned, then unplug, go a walk or workout, and you will be golden by being back in the real world in no time!

And lastly as a small bonus tip, think of it as a positive getting toxicity online, it usually means your platform and reach is growing which means you inevitably encounter some fools, so chin up, smile as your doing what you want to do with your life and press on! You got this!

Unfortunately, in the world we live in, it is almost impossible to upload a video or post a picture without someone commenting on something negative or toxic so to deal with that as a content creator I think I've got some great tips. (This is years of therapy prepping me for this bounty haha)

1. Establish boundaries! It's okay to set limits on what you think is acceptable and what isn't.

   a good way to enforce this to your subscribers would be to set out some community guidelines and have mods to enforce these consistently.

2. Moderator, linking in with the above, it would be good to have one or do this yourself if you don't mind looking at certain comments. you can use filter tools to block words and phrases.

3. this is easier said than done, but focus on the positivity! if you engage more with the positive comments and highlight the nice ones. It can encourage

   good behavior.

4. Take breaks - so with this I mean unplug. disconnect and delete apps from your phone to give yourself a tech detox, this is good at helping avoid burnout.

5. try not to interact too much with the trolls and negative peoplewhen you respond to them it might escalate the situation. just block and report - it's way easier.

6. speak to a counselor if you find yourself being too affected. if it gets to a point where it is impacting your mental health.

Only 6 tips here but I hope you do find them useful!

I am going to paste my answer from that thread, not because I am being lazy but because I feel it gives the best, blunt, answer to this question. Whilst I may not win, I still think, it is the best way to deal with horrible people online.

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Here is what I do ( 2 YouTube Channels )

If it’s constructive criticism, I listen and take it onboard.

If it’s just negativity and trolling, I ignore it

Never engage with trolls and nasty people, it’s what they want, attention.

Content creation requires a thick skin. A very thick one

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Previous submissions have already explained effective ways to combat internet toxicity. I've tried many techniques, but the most efficient one was suggested by my friend who works as a psychotherapist. They explained that people often exhibit aggressive or toxic behavior because they currently have, or have had in the past, real-life issues or dissatisfaction. Instead of addressing their own problems, they spread negativity online, where they feel a delusion of power and dominance.

Now, when I encounter someone being toxic, I remind myself that this isn't their true intention. They are probably lonely or dealing with serious issues they can't resolve on their own. So, instead of blocking or arguing—offer them a virtual hug!