Or at least that's what all the drama channels are saying.
Jenna in her video stated that she is going to be stepping back from Youtube in order to reassess her own values. She commented that she has made some videos in the past that have hurt many marginalized groups and apologized for it.
This is not the same as "I quit because people are mean." Jenna is a grown-ass woman who has taken accountability for things that she has done that were and still are wrong. Also, Jenna Marbles "fans", unproblematic isn't a word. Also a person can't BE problematic, ideas and actions are. Jenna did something bad and she said sorry. I think this is a time for her to do some self reflection because she knew what did was wrong and didn't realize how much it could hurt someone.
The same goes for Logan Paul, who notoriously filmed, edited, and posted a video of a dead person. Logan called out his brother after he was filmed looting a store during a Black Lives Matter protest. Logan addressed the privilege he has as a wealthy white male and how different the world is for him. I honestly thought this was another one of this nonsense videos, but I watched him talking about this. It was the first time I've ever seen a genuine side of Logan Paul.
I think both of these Youtubers are taking admirable steps. What they need to do now is to show the public that they are in fact trying to find ways of bettering themselves. They need to now use their privilege for good, instead of remaining ignorant. I have faith in both of them and their capabilities at doing better.
Someone who has done this poorly is Shane Dawson. This is a controversial opinion, but Shane Dawson is and always has been trashy. He is the sort of person that will sell out his own grandmother and not think twice about it. Shane made a response video to Jenna and "apologized" for all that he has done. It did not in the least come across as being genuine. Shane Dawson, much like Logan Paul, is a character. The difference here is that Logan has recently shown some genuine self-awareness, where as Shane just sort of fake cried for ten minutes.
Honestly, I'm really getting sick of Youtube in general. It's all the same trashy nonsense. There is rarely anything meaningful being posted (and I'm realizing this is not something new, just something I'm more aware of). It's all just drama channels that keep spreading misinformation, surprise/prank videos, bad music, and I'm exhausted by it. This will probably be my end of Youtube. Honestly, I have better things to do with my life. (With the exception of Booktube and Witchtube.)
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