Change in procedures for this channel

[veganinternationalto]

I love this new movement; first I find out people are refered to as redheads. Then I find out; redhead supposedly have no soul. I see throught this channel; redheads do have souls and they are people with red hair. But apart from that; keep up the good work. Maybe Veganism will be the true religion of the future. Maybe not; a way of life to more people around the world.

[uribeisgod]

good idea. why so mad? pm me. im a vegetarian for 14 years. dont lose hope. life is a game. dont lose

[TheJUNGLESURFER]

YOU ARE A LEGEND

[whothehellgivesadamn]

I JUST CAME ACROSS A COUPLE OF YOUR VIDEOS....JUST REMEMBER, ELVIS STILL SELLS RECORDS AND HE DIED IN LIKE 1977, POSSIBLY BEFORE YOU WERE BORN....I'VE BATTLED HUNDREDS OF TROLLS, THEY'RE NOTHING, BUT OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN PSYCHO ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATIONS GAMES....THANKS FOR YOUR KINDNESS, GOOD LUCK TO YOU..

[ShadeC4]

Now if only more people would realize it's futile to give trolls attention.

[3234sts]

Let my presence be felt

[destroyentropy]

LOL... opting out of the stress, huh?

More like opting out of reality... LOL

[Elfwife]

I've enjoyed your videos.xx

[wereallthinkingit]

I Approve.

Don't let the trolls get you down!

I have just discovered your channel and enjoy watching your videos.

Atheist (non-theist?), vegan, and possibly a natural redhead? (fingers crossed!) I think I'm in love!

Just remember: Deep breaths, and most people are very very stupid.

[lexxintegra]

Though you'll not likely view this comment for ages; I wanna comment that I agree with you!

There certainly is too much disrespect practiced on the wacky world wide web. Not just on MySpace, but I've noticed it on nearly all other netz I've observed.  Kudos to You and others like Us who are compassionate and considerate towards others :o)

[tomken8dy]

My channel has taken over my life.

As a partner YT is both a hobby and a job.

My goal is to become a top partner and make a real income from YT.

Haters and trolls don't concern me.

Negative people are everywhere in life.

YT is no different.

[QADASHBANANA]

Say it ain't so VW! I thought while the rest of us bastards got worked up about shit you were floating over the top of things impervious to insult. There's an infinity of subjects you could turn your spotlight onto, don't cry off like a whinging pom you drongo - YT isn't exactly teeming with intelligent commentators!

[moviedude22]

Real Talk!!!!

[StarWomb]

Part two

but there are too many things going on our lives our families lifes and the world too be worried about some idiot who has no idea what he or she is talking about. be glad for those who appreciate your info and forget about those who aren't open enough to consider your point of view. live your life now and do what is right for your development.

lots of light and love as always

Star

[StarWomb]

Part One

do what you need it's better to ignore than to give them attention if people want to be ignorant thats there choice. there are so many websites on veganism and wicca or different spiritual paths that anyone can really tune in and find almost anything. i usually don't pay attention to the comments i have my opinions when i see videos and if it makes me think different and question great ......

[MyGoldenGreg]

You look so beautiful Jess!

[OneAnnoyedVegan]

You look a lot like your drawing in the background ... lovely.

[TheVeganicWitch]

I didn't realise that until I recorded the video, I was waiting for someone to notice LOL

[noJungleKiss]

Okay, take care. This is here for you, not the other way around.

[TheVeganicWitch]

Thanks babe :-)

[noJungleKiss]

Forget what I said. I miss you so much. :(

[beaelliott]

The first rule of being a good activist is you must take care of yourself. Setting and achieving other personal goals is absolutely understandable. My hunch is - after some time... you will return refreshed and with new vigor to the cause. Stay well... Be happy - but know this... you will be missed! :(

[TheVeganicWitch]

I'm sure you're right :-)

I'm not going anywhere, just having a break from activism and winding down a bit.

[JessBottles]

oh lol well people just like to get into controversies for entertainment I think. I do it occasionally, but mostly I stay clear. Not always!

Hope you have fun! It's summer right? Good time to go have fun outside also lol. I take breaks from YouTube also time to time for the same reason as you say! hehe! Best wishes!

[TheVeganicWitch]

No, its winter right now, which I hate :-(

I'll still be doing stuff, just on different topics. I am sick of the anti vegan bullshit, it's just too annoying hearing the same shit over and over and making the same arguments. I wont have as much time or energy soon and so I want YT to be for unwinding, rather then something that winds me up more...if you know what I mean :-)

[mikeythevegan]

nnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooo!­!!!!

[CatCommunication]

You know I have to ask you what "I haven't been around the traps" means?

[TheVeganicWitch]

It just means around the place...but after saying it and considering its origin it may be a very 'OT vegan' thing to say (if you are a VFR listener that may make you crack up, if not...well then I sound like a dick LOL)

[CatCommunication]

I thought it sounded like a reference to fur trappers? They'd set traps and then come back after a while to check them...

I'm going to guess that "OT vegan" is a Scientology reference? (OT = Operating Thetan) Meaning, for a totally indoctrinated vegan? lol I joke sometimes about issues where I "totally drank that Kool-Aid"... a reference to Jonestown... such as veganism, or Buddhism. I get it ;)

[veganbookgirl]

lol thats a funny interpretation of it. its actually just a sound effect they play on veganfreak radio when something is really "not vegan"

[CatCommunication]

But what is the "OT" for?

[veganbookgirl]

it doesn't really stand for anything. you kind of just have to hear it i guess

[TheVeganicWitch]

No, but that is a very interesting take on it. The Vegan Freak Radio show uses a sound board sometimes and one of their sounds was a man saying "NOT vegan!" the soundboard broke and everytime they used it for a while it said "OT vegan!" and it became a bit of an 'in joke' where people would say things like "that is totally ot vegan!"

[porolita22]

That's a great way to keep your sanity Jess. I did that quite a while ago, specially with my spanish channel, it helped me take a breath. People are really stubborn sometimes and fighting with the trolls, trying to educate people who don´t want anything but to jerk around its just not worth the effort.

[buttonsfortea]

do you think its right to go vegan for just a month and then go back to a meat eating diet?

i want to go on trial, kinda :)

but, i dont know.

help?

[TheVeganicWitch]

Hello, yeah of course I would recommend giving it a shot, even if initially only as a trial. Go watch my Veganism 101 videos and my What Veganism has Done for Me playlists on my channel page and feel free to PM me with any further questions you have after that :-)

[winterwinwin]

You have to do what you have to do honey. Love you. Contact me sometime, please. I do want to talk to you about something. :) hugs

[AncientAtheist]

Just occasionally use YouTube to give an update about what's going on in your life. The people who like you and respect you will be interested and the trolls won't care and hopefully not comment. Take care and best wishes on the new job.

[Danthaman1971]

I will miss you!....

[Eopyk]

Wish you well sweety yes what has happend latley on you tube is disgusting so I understand.

All love from me Jasmine who loves you very much (as a cyber friend)

[xxbeautybabesxx]

I think you deserve a nice break :) I had the same type of thing happen when I was a blogger. After awhile it starts being more of a burden than something fun. Enjoy your break!

[RicoRicanNYC]

Good video, good point

[wishiremembered]

Take as much time as you need.Just remember we've all really enjoyed your channel and videos a lot.

[Adipatus]

mkay

[jealousjessie]

talk about whatever you want, I'll be here :)

[AranSPEAKS]

Noooooo.... TheVeganicWitch is leaving, you are probably one of the most popular vegan activists on here!! But I get what you are saying, Youtube shouldn't be stressful. May I suggest that if you decide to come back and you are finding haters stressful that you switch your comments to pre-approval and delete the trolls and set your messages to friends only.

[TheVeganicWitch]

I'm not gone and I wont quit talking about veganism all together, that would be impossible I guess...it's too much part of my life. The problem is that YT has become like another full time job, it's just too much at the moment. I'm just going to do some fun stuff and avoid the heavy shit for a while so it becomes more like a hobby. Maybe once I have myself set up in a less demanding job or something I'll be back in full force, and with better equiptment :-)

[ligsom]

Good luck sweety :)

[oneandonlyhypnos]

The trolls are a drag. I hear you. I can understand. I have my share of trolls too...Its pointless to talk to them, but I am a stubborn bastard and don't give in either. Trolling me is pointless too! :p

There really are some changes here on youtube: idiotech is leaving, now you are sort of leaving,...

Anyway: I wish you well with your new job and don't let the trolls and haters get to you...(although you might not even be reading this :D)

[TheVeganicWitch]

I read it, many hugs coming your way. I am just sick of fighting for now, I have sometimes put in 12 hours a day when I had the time educating people, coaching people, doing research for videos or to answer peoples questions. I have made lots of videos and I am tired of the negativity, just so burnt out that I cannot focus on the positive things and really feel it when I know I have made a difference. I just need to do some fun stuff for a while, I imagine I'll be back, masochist I am LOL

[oneandonlyhypnos]

Thats a lot of time. More then I put into youtube, my blogs and internet boards, my programming and learning languages... OMG No wonder you have 1000 subs! You deserved it then. Yeah, I'm also a bit of a masochist. All people who want to debate the heavy stuff! go over to my channel, SUB ME and start commenting. Let the flame wars begin :p