They say it is supposed to stop trolling and abusive comments but from reading the comments in the more high profile ABDL videos it seems to have the opposite effect. The Top Comments are usually those with the most active discussion, and the threads with the most discussion are usually the ones with the most controversial OP. More often than not controversial means hater. So instead of seeing rational or informative comments in the Top Comments you see stuff like "If that were my kid I would disown him" or "These freaks need to be put down."
It is tempting to reply to these people. I have done it myself many times. But with the new comment system it is even more important to use restraint when deciding how you wish to promote ABDLs. Already I have found that if I post more than 2 comments in a 24 hour period my comments will be ghosted (visible only to me).
I think another problem is that when I reply to someone that I disagree with they will often down vote my comment, and this results in my future comments being more likely to be ghosted. Trolls and haters are more likely to be the OP in threads like this, and ABDLs and advocates are more likely to be posting replies. This is very troubling for someone who wants to promote rational discussion.
We really need to rethink how we post comments on youtube, especially in the videos that vanillas watch and comment on like the My Strange Addiction videos. It is important to vote up comments that are supportive and well reasoned. When you reply to comments, try to comment in threads in which the OP is someone that is supportive of us. I'm not sure but I think that the up-votes and down-votes of the OP carry more weight in the new system. Also, the OP is always visible so if threads where the OP is supportive get more replies then it is more likely that most of the comments in the Top Comments will be supportive.
When you see comments that you disagree with carefully consider what is going to happen before hitting the reply button. If they are a hater they are just going to insult you and downvote you. When you get down-voted your comments are more likely to get ghosted. And when your comments are ghosted you will no longer be able to advocate for ABDLs.
If you are posting comments pay attention to if your comments are being ghosted. You can do this by logging out, but it is quicker to go to the video in a private window. When your comments are invisible when you are not logged it is time to take a break. Wait at least 24 hours before posting another comment. After this confirm if your comments are visible every time you post a comment.
If someone is a hater but you would like to address what they said consider starting a new threads. Do not address them directly, instead explain why the ideas they are promoting are wrong. And absolutely do not tag the person with whom you disagree. Most haters just want to hit and run. They are not interested in discussion so they are unlikely to watch the video again or read the comments. If you tag them then they are going to down-vote you and post more abusive comments.
Remember, we are trying to promote supportive comment. We do not want to encourage haters. Replying to haters is encouraging them. Most of the time if you ignore them they go away on their own. Using emotional arguments also encourages haters, especially if you act like a victim. Do not be a victim. Victims are troll bait. Remember, ABDL is something that we do for fun. It is not for everyone. Haters just get angry at the idea of other people having fun. Fuck them. They are not worth your time. Trolls don't care about you having fun. You cannot change their mind because they don't believe what they write in the first place.
Your attitude should be: This is something I do for fun. If you don't like what I do for fun that is your problem not mine. Disregard haters and enjoy your life with all of your strange and wonderful fantasies. (As long as they are Safe, Sane and Consensual.)
(And yes, I break my own rules. Is it OK for me to break my own rules? Probably not, but at least I know that I am an idiot.)
