Because hidden by the anonymity of the digital domain there are a nontrivial number of rancorous assholes who feel it is better to fling poo than it is to stand up and do something. The majority of our worst comments all have the same thing in common, they come from people who have never posted an original video.
It's easy to bitch, it's easy to sit back and point out the mistakes, the bad lighting, the microphone that didn't work right, the shoot that went to hell, etc ad astra. We do it too. We watch our videos and see what we did wrong, make notes, learn, and do better.
Standing up on that stage in front of the world, investing (and this is no exaggeration) Millions of dollars and a life's work into an idea, that's hard.
Some people bitch because we're not perfect, yet they can't do better themselves (we have a standing invitation to anyone who wants to show up and make a video).
Some people bitch because they're jealous (we have what many people would consider the best job in the Geek world).
Some people bitch because of their beliefs (we get a lot of hate from religious fundamentalists).
Some people bitch because they had a shot here and failed (our most fervent online haters are disgruntled former members who were kicked out for various reasons).
Some people bitch just for sport (there's a few here).
Let 'em bitch. It doesn't make a dent in our operation. And it's their right to be a twat. However, I have no reason whatsoever to give them a microphone to bitch from. If they want to leave vicious comments on the internet, that's fine, but I don't have to let them spread their hate on my comments thread. I have nothing, at all, to gain from it, and it doesn't make anyone's world a better place.
Fuck em. Haters gon' hate. I won't hide, and anyone who wants to come and say things to my face is welcome. My address is posted below.
Chris Boden
President, Founder
The Geek Group
902 Leonard NW.
Grand Rapids, MI
49504