This goes without saying but...
Added 2023-10-13 07:42:10 +0000 UTCI shared this on YouTube and I just wanted to share it here too, I know that most of the comments were so positive but I guess you can't escape the negative ones. You can't escape it when reacting to music, so obviously you wont be able to escape those comments on a subject like this -
I have never been into politics, and never watched too much of the news unless something was happening, as it does now.
I don't think that you need to be into politics, that you need to have a "side" in order to realize that what's happening is heartbreaking and absolutely fucked up, on BOTH sides. Death of innocent people has no "upside", there are no "sides" when it comes to the suffering of innocent men, women, and children ON ANY SIDE.
People made some weird comments about how I deserve this and that they will unsubscribe because of where I live, immediately using it against me and thinking that I'm the worst when in reality, I just want this whole thing to end, I wish it never started, I wish I could just continue making content without any fear of hearing about someone I know or deeply care about get hurt or die.
Be well and safe, guys, wherever you are, I appreciate you.
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Comments
I don't even understand how people can put that on you as a person. You are not the policy, you make the decisions nothing, you live where you live. Killing innocent people is never right, no matter from which side. The real victims are the civilians on both sides who just want to live their lives in peace. To accuse them now that where they live is wrong and that they deserved it because of their origin/place of residence is total bullshit. In a world that is so fucked up in so many ways, everyone should try to think twice before saying or posting anything on the internet (where it is obviously still so much easier to talk shit). Words can also hurt others. We need much more love and understanding in this world. I'm sorry you even have to look at these comments....
SenifyLeah
2023-10-13 15:52:14 +0000 UTCWhen I was in the military, I saw war. I saw soldiers die, I saw civilians die, and I saw both of them wondering why. The majority of people who die in a war are victims of the agenda of people they've never met, and for reasons they don't understand or care about. I'm old, and I've experienced and seen way too much of this shit. Politicians and autocrats with no empathy having dick-measuring contests without caring who has to pay the bill. To the hateful comments: Love and kindness are - though it may not look like it sometimes - more prevalent, but hate is louder. Even in Kpop, you've heard me talk, over and over, about the institutional hate communities within it and how they must be opposed. Hate, left unchecked and allowed to fester, leads to terrible results. Those commenters are sad, twisted, assholes. I've known far too many of them. Their entire lives and persona are based around being angry and hating. That's a sad way to live, and I feel sorry for them. I know it's easy to say, but you need to understand these people, where they're coming from, and know that nothing they can say is as hurtful to you as their hate and fear is to them. They're like someone who's carrying too much weight, who tries to dump some of it off onto anyone they can. Do what you can, enjoy what you can, love who and what you can. Don't let people who are fueled by hate and fear ruin YOUR life any more than they already do. Stay safe, be well.
mikkj1
2023-10-13 14:30:51 +0000 UTCNo one "deserves" this. And if they are threatening to unsubscribe...so be it...you don't need this kind of toxicity in your life...especially while going through what you are going through. Keeping you and your family and your entire country in our thoughts and prayers. Take time to be with family and friends right now...we'll be here when you are ready.
Beverly Street
2023-10-13 14:04:36 +0000 UTCYou find dumb people everywhere unfortunately. Focus on what matters now. I hope you and you family and friends stay safe Daniel 🤗💙
ElleV
2023-10-13 13:04:41 +0000 UTCStay safe! Stay Strong! 👍👍👍
The Lazy Ass Gamer
2023-10-13 12:34:21 +0000 UTCpeople need to start learning the difference between government and innocent civilians.. sigh..
Sam sam (Lan zhan)
2023-10-13 11:50:03 +0000 UTCI dreamt last night that someone made negative comments at you and I went off on them. I saw a similar thing happen to my Russian exchange students last year and I wasn't having it. People are not their governments. People are innocent victims. Where did all the compassion go? Anyway, love you! I continue to pray and send my love to you and yours! ❤️
Star Dust
2023-10-13 10:40:33 +0000 UTCPeople judging and hating, just because of where you live are monumentally stupid. In my opinion that's almost like racism. Fuck 'em. The less we see of them the better. You have been remarkably measured in your posts, even though a bunch of brainwashed, hateful bastards tried to harm you and your loved ones. K-Pop, as banal, calculated or exploitative it may be sometimes, still manages to build bridges between countries like Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, India, Thailand and the U.S.. Countries that should, according to history and even recent developments, be enemies and harbor a lot of resentment. Your channel, among others, helps to build theses bridges, to spread this acceptance. In my opinion, the importance you put on lyrics and message helps to amplify this positive influence even more so. I am proud to be a supporter of your work, even though I hardly do anything for it, except maybe sit through your ramblings. 😉 Fuck the haters and stay safe.
KyrainMcLeod
2023-10-13 10:05:54 +0000 UTCIt goes without saying I agree with all youve said here and I think its truly fucked up that people say these things bevause they disagree with the government decisions of the country youre born in. I can imagine its not easy to ignore comments like that and that they hurt but please for your own well being dont let them get to you. They are just ignorent bitter people. Stay safe. Sending love and positive energy your way💜🙏
RichB1901
2023-10-13 08:50:47 +0000 UTCSometimes I forget that there really are people who write something ugly like that. Please stay positive and don't listen to these people. You have my support. Stay Safe. (I hope my English is okay, I'm from Germany)🩵
Lucy.S
2023-10-13 08:19:45 +0000 UTCYou are not your government, Dan nor are the Palestinians theirs — just like I wasn't Donald Trump when he was in power. Stay safe. All the love. 🫰🏻
Kittens
2023-10-13 08:11:05 +0000 UTCthats people for you regardless of ur side on this if ur a good person who supports good in this world u wouldnt support any of the evil being done there right now both sides have made mistakes but saying u deserve it is just horrible thats not up to us to decide imo thats for god to decide and its up to us to be the best we can be and not support evil on any side i dont care for picking sides evil is evil and whats happening to innocent men women children who are just regular civilians is horrible. hope ur staying as positive as you can in these times
Chad Williams
2023-10-13 08:09:20 +0000 UTCstay safe <33
ems
2023-10-13 08:01:14 +0000 UTCThe thing about social media is that it can be such a vacuum at times. Due to both the algorithm and the fact that angriest people are always the ones leaving the most comments It's easy to start believing that more people feel a certain way than what the reality actually is. I guess what I'm saying is that while I I don't feel educated enough to speak on the actual subject at hand you have a lot more support as an innocent person caught in the crossfire than what it might seem like right now. I hope you know that.
Laura
2023-10-13 07:58:54 +0000 UTCBe safe, and i hope those comments don't get to you too much. I hope these conflict can end as peacefully and as fast as possible.
Andatore
2023-10-13 07:50:34 +0000 UTCI can relate as Chinese citizen. Just spread love and know that normal, balanced people understand you, and I hope your family and friends stay safe. Same to any in Palestine going through it right now. All of us in this world just want to eat, live healthily, and be with those we love. I wish that to everyone. ❤️
Song
2023-10-13 07:46:30 +0000 UTCstay safe all 😔
Kiko
2023-10-13 07:44:46 +0000 UTC
