Am I Too Harsh on Media?

[@LSMark]

like if you're in b4 "YES!!!"

[@HyperMotionDX]

I have ibs

[@ScarlettTheNoob]

what

[@HyperMotionDX]

@@ScarlettTheNoob edited

[@Laiser]

How Sonic Forces Betrayed The Fandom

[@Laiser]

Well let's find out

[@theyhateandrew8529]

Before watching, my answer is simple: Being critical opens discussion, and personally I love discussing media and seeing other viewpoints

[@teebeemajestee]

Same. Just started the video, but there needs to be people that are harsh on media. Besides, I don't think he's harsh enough on some of the stuff he's gone over.

[@BonW]

I'm glad you said "Before watching" because it really annoys me when I see comments talking like they've seen all of the video like 6 minutes after it's uploaded.

[@yololthepikminenjoyer]

as long as opinions are discussed in a civilized manner, and no one thinks they’re superior for their opinions

[@carhighh]

ight now whats your opinion after

[@channel45853]

@@yololthepikminenjoyer I think all you only had to say was the last part of your comment, because usually the people who are most toxic think their opinion is superior. The reason I can get so toxic over people "not liking what I like" is more to do with the fact that they think what they're saying is objective and then they say the most stupid, brain dead, and easily disprovable points in order to back themselves up. And when the same points about why something is good or bad is said so much that you wonder if people actually had that opinion of if they got it from a youtuber and ran with it. Like people talking bad about a video game they never played as if they played it.

[@Awesomemay]

if u say something is bad, people will get mad if u say something is good, people will still get mad u cant ever win on the internet so at the end of the day just saying your honest opinion is the best way to go

[@Da_EpicEdits]

That was very wise

[@ethanhobbes3476]

:wojakmeme2:

[@Ziedmac]

big brain type energy

[@pizzapower3166]

Yes. Just look at Undertale fans. They love the hack out this one character called Asriel who, spoilers, died but, if someone said that he should've lived, they would've killed them on the spot.

[@polocatfan]

really wish mark would actually do that.

[@thefoxcritic1]

We all know that Mark has been being more negative than he would normally be in his videos just so he could be able to make this video at some point

[@maccamachine]

LS Fart

[@Toopoo_]

@@stephenquinn106 its spam

[@Vulnresati]

4D chess

[@alejandro_rodriguez_99]

@@Toopoo_ it is a spam bot

[@skylarthompson299]

@KGK Skull Maybe he should take a break or watch something he actually wants to or is interested in watching not just for other’s, but for himself.

[@kodybuffettwilson]

Don't focus on whether you're being "too positive" or "too negative", focus on ensuring what you're saying is true.

[@CoNNorG111]

^^^ 👌

[@gamergirl1035-m1h]

yeah I think that’s very important. No one has to like everything. As long as you’re staying true to your thoughts on something (and not just saying what other people want to hear), then you’re good imo

[@andriemillares6722]

Excuse me!?! Of course, he's to harse towards media!!!

[@sansgamer9153]

@@andriemillares6722 Harsh* Leave Mark Be who he wants to be! If it makes him happy, Leave it Be what it Be

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

The positives and negatives need some balance as well. Criticism is about focusing on the flaws, talking about what's wrong with the flaw, and how it could've been and should've been fixed.

[@YggdrasilAudio]

I don't exactly think Mark is being "too harsh", more that there are a lot of cases when he could explain himself a bit more. Like in his Disney marathon, there where several instances when he just said: "Yeah, this is kinda bad", for stuff that I liked, so I really want him to elaborate on his reasoning, but he just moved on.

[@Oh-mq6vq]

I don’t really think he has to explain every ounce of himself, I think sometimes that’s the point. If he says something is bad and says nothing more, chances are it speaks for itself.

[@YggdrasilAudio]

@@Oh-mq6vq Yeah, but in my comment I specifically referred to the times when it doesn't really speak for itself! And giving blunt statements does make you come across as harsh.

[@Oh-mq6vq]

@@YggdrasilAudio I guess that’s just down to the type of content creator someone is. I personally find his blunt statements quite humorous lol

[@AP-uc7oz]

@@Oh-mq6vq yeah but lack of explanation can certainly rub a viewer the wrong way when they thought they were watching a review. I personally don’t care about blunt statements like that, but can see why someone would see it as him being negative for the sake of being negative

[@Oh-mq6vq]

@@AP-uc7oz I guess. Not sure why people care so much to be honest. He’s not the only KZbin commentator out there, and certainly not the worst. Let folks review how they want to. Don’t like it? Don’t watch.

[@jitterbuggs]

i'll be honest- i kinda just watch these videos becuz i like hearing a person talk about something they're opinionated on or passionate about, sometimes i'll agree on an opinion or critic mark might have on a topic but most of the time i'm just here to listen

[@cheesegur]

Same here, I just enjoy Mark saying his opinion on shit. Even if I have no idea what the topic even is- I just genuinely enjoy his content

[@walturdgameing]

Greatest character development of all time. This should be a lesson for people to understand that it's okay to criticize something, and we only do so for that thing to possibly get better. Keep doing what you're doing Mark, mad respect to you!

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

Yeah. It's okay to criticize something just as long as you are being reasonable. People see "criticism" as an insult when the people who insults something knows nothing about criticism.

[@wtf_is_a_miki]

@@poweroffriendship2.0 Exactly. Some people take it the wrong way and I hate that. A lot of people use furry hate as a joke, for example. And that’s hurtful. When criticizing someone, you should do it wisely, or else it can affect a person negatively. I get it, not everyone likes furries. And even as one, I respect that. Just don’t be mean. There’s real people behind those screens. Small edit: Using furry hate and other backlash as a joke is like using kys as humor. That’s not funny. People can get depressed by how you treat them. Don’t act so bad if you don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings. Don’t get worked up over as simple as an opinion.

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

@@wtf_is_a_miki Joking about furries is fine, but when it comes to saying bad about furries, then yeah, it's hurtful. Not just hurtful, but it's just one of those negative stereotypes that the Internet portrayed.

[@wtf_is_a_miki]

@@poweroffriendship2.0 So true. Some people just don’t listen and continue to be toxic.

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

@@wtf_is_a_miki Yeah. This shows that the whole "cringe culture" phenomenon is pretty bogus.

[@coco_rthritis6462]

I love how he just casually drops that he interviewed Butch Hartman. That must have been such a crazy moment in Mark's life

[@cradiculous]

If people consistently hate your opinions, then it's their fault for watching a content creator they rarely agree with and go out of their way to find issues with. I subscribed because I really enjoy your content no matter how you present it or what your opinion is, so by all means keep doing what you like, because there will definitely be an audience for it.

[@tuxedocatproductions2665]

thanks for the info, Sephiroth.

[@Freaky-Raine]

I subscribed because I rarely different what's right or wrong

[@FedoraKirb]

I don’t think you should avoid a content creator just because you disagree with them a lot. There are quite a few of opinions of Arlo’s that I disagree with, for example, but he’s one of my top 3 favorite content creators, because I enjoy seeing other people’s perspective on topics we both like, and he does an excellent job presenting his points. I don’t think we should force ourselves into the echo chambers of liking the same stuff.

[@Bleeperblopper497]

@@FedoraKirb thats dumb

[@squiddu]

​@@Bleeperblopper497 what a funny joke unfortunately I'm an Arlo fan so sssshhhhhhut up or something like that

[@Bopperann]

No, you're not too harsh. Even in the case of children's entertainment, _adults_ made that entertainment. Any (kid's) media that can _only_ be enjoyed by kids is not good (kid's) media.

[@AkameGaKillfan777]

This comment should be pinned

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

True.

[@AP-uc7oz]

I mean shows like regular show and adventure time are arguably enjoyed MORE as adults

[@jaxsterminator8634]

HE IS TOO HARSH.

[@alexgomez6723]

It would have to depend on the nature of the work. What is the age demographic? What are the themes being explored? What lessons are being taught? I think sometimes there are cases where kids stuff is kids stuff, not everything has to appeal to my cynical adult sensibilities.

[@T3rr0r626]

Mark, you’re one of the only KZbin reviewers who openly drops hot takes on things that are pretty much universally liked regardless of how many infants you piss off. With everything you talk about you tend to always talk about both the good and the bad regardless of the general consensus, and that makes you a better critic because of it.

[@shadowbutchaos727]

hi dad

[@Jabutimado]

look its ya boi sussy funni little octopus!11 hello there!1!

[@ExSpheriment]

No way

[@TheUltima_Werewolf]

Agreed

[@piranhalettuce]

"your a squid now, your a kid now."

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

Am I the only one that doesn’t take him seriously and just watch his content? Plus, at least Mark is honest to himself in this video instead of being defensive like some KZbinrs do. Respect, Mark!

[@mirabletest]

i feel that having no experience at all in the field and just watching content and commenting it is not enought to be taken seriously. i watch him only for entertainment.

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

@@mirabletest exactly

[@DrSamwpepper]

LS Mark is what MrEnter WISHES he could be. AniMat is cool to,he had his problems,but since 2018-19 he's bettered himself.

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

@black hole i guess exactly

[@plasmantix]

Same here

[@bullymaguire243]

Honestly despite disagreeing on a variety of opinions you have, I still enjoy your videos a lot

[@dumbsville]

This is the man who doesn’t like Disaster Movie.

[@wisepugs9758]

How can he not appreciate art!?!??!!?

[@sbuppy8713]

what a war criminal

[@apples6684]

this is so sad

[@DaNintendude]

This video has caused me to notice how cautionary I am online. I have a lot of unpopular opinions on various pieces of media, and I love talking about them. Being frequently in Twitter arguments has lead me to being constantly afraid of being misinterpreted. I'm always afraid of getting bashed for things I say. I say "imo" and "I believe" way more than I should. And I feel the need to clarify that I'm not trying to discredit what anyone else says. But it's tiring! It's so, so tiring! I don't want to have to tell people over and over that what I'm saying is just my own viewpoint. And now that I've realized how much I hate it, I think I'm gonna let loose a little bit. From now on I'm gonna just state my ideas without any extra fluff. Because I just wanna talk about what I'm passionate about. That's what I like doing.

[@dip.918]

Go on coward, tell me Spider-Verse sucks

[@MattLemonsackMusic]

Heavily heavily heavily heavily advise against debating *anything* on twitter lol That’s where opinions go to be misinterpreted We’re (objectively) safe here. Let the hot takes come. I like the Star Wars prequels & think Rogue One is brilliant. It feels so good 😩

[@DaNintendude]

@@MattLemonsackMusic I really liked Rogue One as well. Disappoints me that a lot of people think it's garbage because I thoroughly enjoyed it

[@MattLemonsackMusic]

@@DaNintendude I’m a big fan of it. I don’t understand the hate. Not sure if it’s modern bias or what lol

[@CallMeVidd]

I usually have to keep reformatting everything I write but then I realise that some people will just misunderstand something because they're not even gonna pay attention to what you even said because you're not agreeing with them

[@legome_theog]

LS Mark: "Am I Too Harsh on Media?" Everyone: "Well, yes but actually no"

[@weathermansam2]

Hey, I watch your videos

[@lProN00bl]

One of those "If you you are asking yourself this once in a while" you are on the right track things.

[@susankornas2613]

Well, yes but actually yes

[@superlombax1561]

@@susankornas2613 Well no but actually no

[@TheSadster]

@@superlombax1561 Well I don't know, but I know

[@spooderman6312]

Mark, it's literally your opinion and your channel. You choose what you talk about, whether you like it or not. All basic commentary/criticism channels are like tha lmao

[@slurples149]

Still 99% of his video are negative for the most part, it would be refreshing for him to talk about media he actually enjoys.

[@nascour5991]

no but u don't get it he hate on something me like so he negative and harsh reee

[@Idamensional]

@@slurples149 I actually kind of agree that he should make a few more positive videos, but I’m assuming he mostly talks about the negativity because in this video he talks about how the positive videos get less views

[@noblegalifreyan4551]

Content creators thrive on negative talking points because we are drawn to negativity

[@alphabo2776]

@@slurples149 Have you even watched this video yet.

[@Agent87509]

No. Criticism is a valid and essential form of expression. Negative feedback helps improve the quality of the media we consume. Besides, personally I would rather listen to a reviewer be negative all the time than listen to someone just praise everything.

[@Blue-Apple-fc9eo]

I argue that having the balance between negative and positive just because you have subjective opinions that don’t mean you throw objectives out of the window.

[@ALittleBitCheesy]

@Be Straight FINALLY

[@brittasnow64]

imagine saying criticism is valid then contradicting that a sentence later both types are valid lmao you wouldn't have negative criticism without positive criticism and vice versa

[@Blue-Apple-fc9eo]

@@brittasnow64 Yeah, sometimes opinions are not valid and need to be explained without being poorly done.

[@christophertaylor6417]

@@Blue-Apple-fc9eo I think it's just preference for content. It's more respectable for a reviewer to be negative towards something popular if they dislike it without sugarcoating their opinion because it might make people upset

[@scarlettefoxx5585]

I think this is a fantastic look at self reflection and problems in the community. Keep doing what you're doing mark! I've been watching you every single upload since the one about the animation community. I always appreciate your insight! Even when I've never seen the source media, like family guy. Your passion for these subjects bleeds back out through to the audience, i know I've felt that for sure. If you continue what you're passionate about there will always be people happy to watch you. ..as there will always be people unhappy. We can never please everyone, but luckily its not our responsibility to. Good luck and keep your spirits high

[@lydiahaynes41]

I appreciate your honesty in your videos, there are times during your family guy and simpsons review when the episode title came up and i said "i really liked this episode i can't wait to hear what you'll say about it" then you say you didn't like it. I never get mad at that or change my opinions on the episodes it's what makes everyone different no one has all the same opinions and hearing your takes is no exception keep making video's about your opinions and I'll watch

[@MustyYew]

Based.

[@cedricfowler3465]

I like how Brian just shows up in your thumbnails now. It's good to know someone recognizes his wasted potential.

[@mariajimenafigueroa233]

I find it really funny

[@thebaconator7036]

I love all your opinions, that doesn’t mean that I agree with all of them though, but I do love and respect how vocal and confident you are with them

[@BassForever]

LS Mark kinda hit on the tragedy of youtube/the internet, negative generates buzz which generates clicks. Many content creators lament the fact they always hear the "you're negative and hate everything", while all the positive videos sit at half the view counts of every negative video. This is most telling with people who make top/bottom videos of the years, with the negative videos always being like double the views across any channel size.

[@keepyourshoesathedoor]

A lot of people like being the victim and getting hated on and feeling like everyone is out to get them. It’s in every group. Almost all internet groups are cults that hate on the other side so they love videos that are negative so they can look like they’re above that. It’s annoying to me and I feel bad for the content creators, but I do feel like they need to do things because they want to, instead of just doing that.

[@jaxsterminator8634]

LS Mark is part of the problem though… HE’S negative. HE hates everything.

[@kyethememer9836]

I've been watching you since your Butch and Valskibum videos. It's been really cool seeing your channel grow over the years, you've gone from 800 subs (when I first started watching) to nearly half a million. I love your content and look forward to seeing what else you do 👍

[@CoNNorG111]

Too many people nowadays are complacent with mediocre content so it's refreshing watching someone who's not afraid to point out flaws.

[@octolockg5059]

Speak for yourself. I see way more people talking crap about everything.

[@zadock6370]

I am someone who can enjoy mediocre content and even some bad content depending on what it is, but I also simultaneously acknowledge the flaws they have and accept that I like it regardless. liking something doesn't equate to good, and I make sure I know that. there is nothing wrong with enjoying mediocre or bad content as long as you can acknowledge it's flaws.

[@grenouillesupreme]

No it's the exact opposite, people will just see the flaws in something and focus entirely on that, regardless of the effort the creators put into it, regardless of the fact that it is also good, they're just gonna talk about the negative and say it sucks, like for example security breach, it had a lot of good parts but of course ! Let's focus on what is wrong with it and call it a day instead of appreciating things for ONCE, or granny ! Instead of appreciating how fun it can be let's focus on the fact that its graphics "suck" and that it is nothing more than a "mediocre" mobile game instead of JUST appreciating it, i know some media genuiely sucks and deserve tk be called out for it but i hate how they say it sucks just because it's not perfect

[@zadock6370]

@@grenouillesupreme I agree. too many people are super critical of stuff.

[@wix-1-3dgcjt6]

@@zadock6370 what pisses me off the most about stuff like that is that some "youtube movie/game critics" will go to lenghts like posting a 3 hour video why "THE (thing x here) SUCKS AND IT'S BAD!!!!" like dude, why are you wasting your time on raging about a work of fiction??? criticisim is criticism, but you can't disagree that enjoying a piece of media is more fun than wasting 3 months on making a video why one is bad

[@radicaldreemurr9972]

Personally I feel that sometimes your standards for media are a bit too high for what that media is trying to accomplish (like your Sonic 2 movie review) but I don't think you go out of your way to attack any media or try to make it seem worse than you think it is. It's just that you want certain things out of the media you're consuming and if it doesn't meet those expectations you express your dislike of it, but not in a way that feels like it's trying to be harsh. Although I have noticed that every so often you tend to make jabs at stuff that's unrelated to the video but is brought up to help your point (like how your friend Splash Dash will bring up at Sonic Adventure 2 as an example for something in what they're reviewing and then take a pot shot at it for no reason that's unrelated to the subject matter of the video) or stuff that you admitted to not checking out because you're not interested in seeing it (like Owl House when talking about animation quality) and I feel that may be contributing to the idea that you're constantly negative to all media you see. I don't know how to best solve that outside of saying "don't do that" but besides that I don't think you're being too harsh on what you talk about.

[@BloxxingBoom]

Honestly sometimes you can be a little too harsh. But I see you being fair a lot more than not. Your content has only improved and gotten more smart when it comes to criticisms. I’m gonna finish the rest of the video now and it’s on a pretty good start. Keep up the amazing content!

[@theirishpotato6588]

Agreed

[@sugarcandykiddycat1986]

This

[@turtlecat9445]

"Let him who is without sin cast the first stone" is what comes to mind, whenever I see people shitting on you for being negative about something lmfao

[@DaburuTori]

I use this when conservatives tell me i am living "life of sin" for being transgender

[@colinwhitecool]

One of my favorite videos on the platform is IHE’s SFTW on Who Killed Captain Alex. It was and still is incredible to see a harsh critic fall in love with something so ridiculous. That’s one of the best things about being a critic: When you like or dislike something about a piece of media, that makes subsequent reviews of media that much more interesting. It furthers the character of the reviewer and can also allow their audience to understand what they like and what they don’t. Because, sometimes, just sometimes, you get to hear someone appreciate a piece of media, and have it mean far more than what you ever thought it could be.

[@relievedkocour2539]

You are allowed to have whatever opinion you have, as long as you explain yourself and have seen the content. I enjoy your comentaries and discussions on media.

[@TheUltima_Werewolf]

No, everyone is entitled to their own opinion and it's nice to see what someone else thinks about a topic

[@anemicroyalty8764]

I appreciate that you are the halfway point between being overly optimistic (Strider) & scorched earth (MrEnter). You are very levelheaded and give non-histrionic takes.

[@DeltaFRFX]

I haven't watched Strider in years, but the last time I did he was just as negative about things as MrEnter. Maybe he changed since then but I don't remember him being optimistic.

[@Jim-so3zm]

@@DeltaFRFX He's diversified into doing fast food, Lego etc reviews now. He's decent but needs to stop bringing politics into his videos and get over his Peppa Pig hate boner.

[@dynamicjackstorm]

@@Jim-so3zm i feel like his pappa pig videos are jokes or overdramatized as a joke

[@dynamicjackstorm]

@@DeltaFRFX strider never was near the same level as mr enter atleast he always respected the creators and never insulted them

[@raziyatheseeker]

Perfectly balanced, as all things should be.

[@ReduckYT_]

I’m calling this LSMark the movie. It’s a backstory / the answer to one of the channels biggest question

[@7ailure]

There’s no such thing as “to harsh on media” if giving the media our time and money and they make literary billions, we have every right to be as critical as we please

[@Icarus_with_better_wings]

Exactly. It's hard to have sympathy on em

[@TagetesAlkesta]

I like the description “tough but fair”. I feel like it’s pretty apt

[@crowe7755]

It’s so rare to see a content creator present more nuanced discussions on media and so I appreciate your content a lot! It’s this kind of stuff that really helps media evolve over time and also helps expand the discussion on the quality of media which is a great thing and not negative in the slightest. Basically in a smaller picture ur videos CAN come off as negative (not a view I personally hold) but in the grand scheme of things it’s a truly wonderful thing to have videos like yours and it’s even greater that you aren’t completely discouraged by all the discourse surrounding ur content. One of my fave content creators on this site

[@SimplyDad]

what i loved bout making this video is actively pointing out the exact time me and mark started hanging out n its nuts seeing how much this kid has changed over the past 3-4 years

[@kalamaroe7137]

Mark's dissociative identidy disorder has gotten horribly out of control. What a PSHCHO.

[@BBWahoo]

Speaking of nuts, I wonder if your character has any rule 34 ha ha 🥵

[@HordikaNate3821]

I mean people can change over the course of a couple of years

[@piranhalettuce]

@@HordikaNate3821 Yeah it's just apart of growing up and becoming more mature.

[@HordikaNate3821]

@@piranhalettuce Exactly, it's the same reason why I'm not the same person I was when I was 13 thankfully 🥲

[@dyll_pyckle]

Mark, you’re crushing it. You’re killing the game! And I can’t wait for you to get to that 1 million subscriber milestone!! Especially so we can finally learn what the LS stands for lol. Keep being you - whether if it’s positive, negative, or somewhere between both. I know I’ll keep watching.

[@antonyr7460]

LS Mark: * Makes a negative video * Everyone: THIS GUY DOSEN'T LIKE ANYTHING 💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@jaxsterminator8634]

It’s true though. He makes TONS of negative videos, the only positive videos I’ve seen from him are his latest Ted video and his Curious George video. THAT’S IT.

[@antonyr7460]

@@jaxsterminator8634 he literally has a video defending Clarance and Uncle Grandpa (two of the most hated cartoons in CN) Not to mention that he showed alot of his positive videos in the video "The Endless Tolerance of the Sonic Fanbase", incluinding videos about him saying good things about Sonic Boom, The Cat in The Hat movie and the Fred Movie. So no, his videos aren't JUST about negative things.

[@jaxsterminator8634]

@@antonyr7460 Doesn’t even close to make up for the millions of negative videos he has.

[@WoodsRunner]

@@jaxsterminator8634are we just ignoring the part IN THE VIDEO where he does the math

[@jaxsterminator8634]

@@WoodsRunner And he does more negative reviews!

[@Mr.Nobody653]

I sometimes do disagree with your points but most of the time your spot on.

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

Criticizing the artists and their piece of work is common just as long as the criticism is constructive and reasonable, and give them some advice to improve and share an honest opinion about it. Is criticism harsh? Sure, calling it "abysmal" is one thing. Berating and shaming the artist and tell them to give up what they passionate for? That's not how criticism works.

[@Blue-Apple-fc9eo]

Agreed.

[@dataexpunged93N15]

I find that usually, the most harsh takes on media usually comes from a place of passionate disappointment rather than outright dislike or hatred. Which is why I don't understand why people can't just. Not look at the negative reviews? Guys... Someone giving something an unfavorable review isn't an attack on you or your interests, or anything like that. Promise.

[@wix-1-3dgcjt6]

i hate people who throw the most insulting and downright insulting "criticisims" (like the mentioned berating and shaming the artist) and then follow it up by saying "i don't hate the creators behing this thing 😊" which is both a lie and a cheap way to call their straight up hate as "criticism"

[@gumpunk8583]

My main frustration was always the invalid critique due to ignorance (like mitchells). It has always been a pet peeve of mine because I feel I just can't escape takes like that with media that I'm into. I personally really appreciate the acknowledgement of that specific issue, keep up the baller content!

[@choporchubbzda1]

The truth is, everyone is so sensitive on the internet nowadays, not on no stupid edgy stuff, like people just can’t have their own opinions anymore without being blackballed, and when it’s the same people that don’t try to reason or just skip to the end like you said, it goes to show that they’re missing the whole point and ain’t even trying to understand. They’re the pure definition of Entitled and selfish

[@myang12003]

are they just narsisistic?

[@myang12003]

people need to lighten up

[@beaniemeanie1998]

It's as if LS Mark is a real person who largely makes content for himself (usually) based on the media he's interested in and isn't going out of his way to invalidate other people's opinions. I rarely even see eye-to-eye with LS Mark's takes but that's the beauty of perspective, y'know?

[@BrimBlam]

You’ve become one of my favorite ytbers just because you are just… real. Its clear your just being yourself and I have always enjoyed discussion instead of falling into a hivemind-esque mindset. Idk, maybe its because when I was a teen in 2011 I was an edgelord and liked a lot of negative shit but I sorta developed a desire to not be trapped in the way I acted just because it seemed to please others at the time.

[@kmsproductions9572]

Mark we all know LS stands for "Loving Sonic"

[@holynarwhale8729]

I’ve always found you pretty moderate when it comes to your criticisms. I would call you harsh but I also wouldn’t call easy on things. And when you do have a hot take you’re not condescending about it, just keep speaking your mind.

[@Deadunusedaccount]

I've been getting into animation, and I find you talking about films you don't like help me pin point flaws in my own work, I realize that maybe a plot point is stereotypical, or maybe you saying the pacing in a film is bad, it reminds me to slow down and look back on what I've done and how I can improve it, I find it really useful

[@emilyfuller1563]

Dude, your Curious George review is one of my favorites of yours! (the chimp swinging to "upside down" lives rent free in my head)

[@gurps1335]

Honestly I never got why people thought you were so negative. You always seemed pretty normal for a review channel. I think it’s just people mad because you covered stuff they care about. If you only covered stuff these people didn’t care about they probably wouldn’t have an issue with any of your videos. Love you’re videos Mark.

[@MarkerMurker]

Wait, I thought your FRIEND had a Sonic channel! 🤔 Excellent video though. I honestly only thought the "LS Mark is negative" thing happened around the time of the last Phineas and Ferb movie. Didn't know it was going on this long.

[@Rooktimes2]

Honestly. No. I love the way you tackle the media you cover. Generally honest and from your own point of view.

[@quadzers5703]

Watching this video made me think about how little I actually talk about the things I like about something. Typically I’ll talk about all the things I don’t like about something (mostly about food), and then I’ll consume whatever it was to completion and enjoy it. If someone had only heard me talk they would think I absolutely hated it but usually it’s the opposite.

[@Soup3dBlast]

I look forward to hearing your opinions on things because they are so unbiased and unfiltered

[@insidiousy]

Self reflection is critical for improvement, well done, Mark. This video isn't in vain. I don't think you're too harsh on anything, really. It's just your own opinions on media, in your own personal space. Most people who complain probably didn't even go past the thumbnail... Great video, great topic.

[@GanjiMEX]

we all know that you're only harsh when you cross your arms... very scary indeed

[@LuckyLeverVIEJO]

OH NO NOT THE CROSSING ARMS ANYTHING BUT THE CROSSING ARMS

[@bucktoothwonder7037]

Mark honestly I'd rather you be honest about how you feel towards something rather than lie about your opinion just to please the crowd. Sure it may attract negative reception but it's a great thing that you're being honest

[@PAHG2]

This video was genuinely wholesome. I was watching this video by Jarvis Johnson where he talked about Bright Side or something, and at the end he brung up this thing called "negativity bias" something Mark touches up on in this very video, where people gravitate towards more negative media and respond to that instead of enjoying what they enjoy and like, because it gives us a reason to redirect our anger on certain things (plus it just also feels good to be mad sometimes). Speaking of the Frontiers Story Trailer, btw, I loved that thing, and it's fine if you don't. I can't wait for Sonic Frontiers and I really wanna play it, and it's okay if you don't. I like Sonic Forces, and it's okay if you don't. I like how Mark brought this thing, cause I wanna talk about VERY briefly. If that trailer was titled LITERALLY anything else other than a story trailer, it would have had less of a negative impact. Just sayin' my opinion. Anyway, I love this video. I like when Mark just rambles on about things that are inconvenient in the long run. It makes the situation more human, and gives us a reason to post the stuff we do. Anyways, Mark, if people hate you or the things you make, here's my opinion on the matter. People will feed into your negative stuff more because people gravitate towards more negative content. Because, sometimes, we like to be mad. Anyways, because it was in this video, I just wanna say Parapa the Rappa is perfect.

[@gelatinwarrior]

This is definitely one of my favorite videos from you ever! I love the content and I agree with you, it was nice to get some self reflection.

[@TravisPlushProductions]

Think the whole oxymoron with this thing is that people care too much about these sorts of "review channels." Which is an awful thing to say, like why wouldn't you want someone to care about your content? But that ends up backfiring when it comes to criticism or commentary, like if a youtuber went on and said the opposite of something you think. Whether you like the youtuber or not. It's GOING to upset you, because you CARE about that opinion or thing your opposed to. Engaging in commentary and review content puts you in a bubble that you care about too much cause ultimately, who gives a shit? Just cause Derrick Mcmile of the Something reviews channel said Strawberries 2 was a bad movie doesn't mean you can't enjoy it. And the same goes if you hate something too. Just cause someone else likes that thing doesn't mean you're wrong it just means you didn't enjoy it. We're at a stigma for some reason where we HAVE to convince people we're right about a topic. I'm frankly sick of it, just leave me in my little bubble to like or dislike something lol. Same thing goes with people assuming just cause you said you didn't like a thing you're trying to maliciously sway someone to your side. Guess my point here is that's the impression people get with "review content". Especially PASSIONATE review content, you're "reviewing" something, which means you should be as unbias as possible, but it's a youtube channel, if you were to do that nobody would give a shit. This isn't rotten tomatoes or letterbox its an entertainment platform. Think what I'm trying to say is lay off yourself a bit, cause you're right there is no real winning here. Talk about your silly cartoons and just have fun with it, cause at the end of the day some people care way more than you do and that's really on them.

[@channel45853]

I don't think it's the people who are at fault for thinking youtubers are trying to review things objectively, it's the youtubers' faults. Maybe not LS Mark but others do act as if they're opinions are fact. They're is nothing wrong with not being nice, but acting like that makes you are objectively right or that others are wrong for attacking you for it, is stupid and something some youtubers can't get throught their head

[@JetblackJay]

The thumbnail has Arin I'm gonna say your good you haven't doxxed or gone out of your way to spread misinformation or putting in a lot of effort to bully people over something the things they love I'll say your the average critic a little harsh but usually with a love for what you talk about

[@AkameGaKillfan777]

GameGrumps got off scot-free for doxxing someone, so Mark might be okay

[@digitalgamer457]

I feel like the only people who are harsh on media are the people who have to forcibly share their negative opinion and turn it into fact.

[@VagabondRetro]

I could literally say the same thing about people who go easy on media. They feel like their opinion is fact as well. People don't like things, and guess what? Some times that's warranted. Tell me, do you never have a negative take on anything? I doubt that is the case. And as such, people will dislike things you like. What matters is yours and theirs rational for why you have the opinions you have.

[@JackOfen]

Don't worry, there are just a lot of weirdos that got overly defensive over the second Sonic Movie and attacked everyone who said it was just mediocore. Honestly from all reviewers I watched, you are one of the more positive ones.

[@TylerRakstis]

I'll give you credit on the first half since, life can really turn us into the biggest cynics who for some time didn't know what direction they want to go to(Like myself as of now). Maybe the attraction to more negativity than positivity is mostly due to our lives bringing us down so much that we feel "Why bother? Because even that would make us feel more upset that everybody else is happy,, and we're not." And we take enjoyment out of bringing pain and misery on something to remind that our lives could be a whole lot worse. Despite we're doing the opposite. My problem is that even though the best thing to do is just avoid negative stuff or just stop using the internet, but even then you can't get those thoughts out of your head, so much to the point that you can't even enjoy them the same thing again without the people that drive you crazy. 12:48- 34:01 Though the problems that most people have is basically what I keep saying in the comments(Again, I admit I fall victim on this myself) basically people just want to hear what they want to hear and don't care if they're being inconsiderate. As well as paranoia over the influence of that opinion when it's treated like a fact, like bad faith media criticism that many KZbinrs used to have in that mindset in reviewing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV7dqIpur6t3pZI Or people just getting tired of hearing the same things said over and over again to the point of redundancy. To the point where they don't even want to look at the stuff they've once loved anymore. Along with most people come for escapism on KZbin, and sure we can give a pass on some stuff being bashed, but when it's get to personal levels that's where we get upset. Especially when we consider a content creator as a personal friend and it felt like act of betrayal.

[@mrperson8321]

Honestly I’d rather watch someone criticize something rather than praise it. It’s pretty funny

[@kenn_k]

i swear, if LS doesn't stand for "light speed"

[@kruellzer0877]

Lord sonic

[@thatperson1009]

Maybe love sonic?

[@Gulliblepikmin]

No, it stands for Licrosoft. ...On a more serious not it could mean Long Sleeve(d).

[@josephkeen7224]

Personally, I feel that it’s very important for a reviewer to do a mix of both positive and negative reviews. For me personally I tend to lean too much into being overly positive, and I think a lot of that comes from me doing a “thing of the week” type segment for my schools news show. The most important thing to a review (positive and negative) is to keep a balanced tone to try and stay somewhat more objective (even though there’s always going to be a bit of subjectivity).

[@ChatsWithClues]

Well put, like I don't always agree with you but still like to hear your points and reasoning. It's a strange time where people hate someone over disagreeing slightly with them

[@CDSCRATCH10]

I swear to God this man is going through a whole character arc before our very eyes

[@itaohs5551]

The realization at the end, that there is no winning, is key for keeping your mental in check online. Of course there's no winning. There are TOO many people, from all walks of life. Absolutely no possible way of pleasing everybody or having everyone agree with anything. At some point you must let hyperbolic or generic criticisms slide cause at that point what are you even supposed to do? cocc peenays

[@sunbeames]

Moral of the story: there's no pleasing everyone, and there's no pleasing some people either, so fuck it and do you within reason.

[@MalProPlays12]

Mark your just honest and people can't take it

[@sethgob5591]

This video is phenomenal. It's just amazing how incredibly you wrote this, you perfectly addressed everything so we'll.

[@zilaterhune3244]

As mainly a lurker who stumbled onto your videos from the "ranking every" series, I enjoyed the content. I think listening to a long discussion about your opinions on the videos I've seen has been great, and I'm not so attached to any of the shows that a negative opinion ruins me on it

[@kai_lordofwolves8358]

Mark you are the most realistic review looking at the good and the bad not just being on one side so props to you

[@jaxsterminator8634]

Nah he just looks at the bad in everything

[@WoodsRunner]

@@jaxsterminator8634actual brain rot

[@jaxsterminator8634]

@@WoodsRunner I’m literally the most sensible and smart person in this comment section. Oh wait, I see. You’re projecting.

[@ingeniousclown]

Too many people don't know _how_ to consume criticism, and it's honestly one of the most frustrating things to deal with as a creator. Sure you can just not "read the comments" or whatever, but I think refusing to engage can breed a different kind of toxicity. Even when there is some positivity in a video, it seems like certain people will still latch on to the negative comments even harder than they latch on to their favorite things as a core part of their identity. It can be hard to not let it get to you. Death by a thousand cuts is real.

[@LelouchOnTwi]

0:01 Yes. Ight video's over.

[@Chridisme]

As much as I love mark I agree

[@MaskedMann]

5 minutes in and we really did have the same childhood (sonic paradox, brain scratch comms), just 2000s irish things

[@Butwhythough881]

Being Critical or having a different opinion from everyone else is perfectly fine as long as you’re truly honest and criticism is valid. Sometimes seeing opinions that stray away from the majority is fun because it allows us to see a product through a completely different pair of eyes. Stay strong Mark and continue to stand out from the crowd

[@zuniroa]

Mentioning SonicParadox was like being slapped with a brick of nostalgia holy shit

[@thematthew4324]

i've always liked your videos, even a lot of the older ones, it's weird that that many people talk about how negative you are, because it never really seemed that way to me.

[@braydnware6496]

I really don’t think your harsh at all, and I know you did talk about some negative things that people love and some positive things that you like, all I just want to say is you are a really good person, and I think your better than turkey tom 👍👍😊

[@turiniti]

I’ve been watching your channel this past year and I feel like everything you’ve said in this video has helped me view things in my personal life and with my own channel, so thank you. I love your content and ya inspire me so keep up the good work

[@thecactussword4304]

I've never thought you were too harsh on media. In fact, I became a fan of you because you were so moderate and reasonable, even when talking about stuff you could've easily have just shit on and called it a day. Honestly was refreshing, hearing a voice on KZbin that wasn't afraid to admit he liked the first Fred movie, or Adam Sandler's work, or even the first Alvin and the Chipmunks, you even gave a movie as reviled as that a fair shake. Especially for the time, it was refreshing. I don't believe a lot of critics are being genuine when they discuss movies. They come off as snobby or pretentious rather than someone with something to say, and I don't usually believe them when they say "you can like this if I don't." Most follow that statement up with stuff that explicitly belittles or calls people dumb for enjoying something And I feel you've done a good job of steering clear from that. Like, I'd be the first to say I'm no fan of most of the stuff you discuss, but I don't give a shit if I don't even personally care for any of it, because hearing your unique perspective and honestly pleasant commentary on the subject material is a welcome voice to be heard. Keep being you, you're like, fine dog

[@jaxsterminator8634]

Reasonable?? What about his arguments is “reasonable”? He’s nitpicky, always accentuates the negatives, if there even are any, no matter how small they are, he’s just a negative person in general, etc.

[@thecactussword4304]

@@jaxsterminator8634 yeah Mark sucks. Gotta actually agree with you chief, I haven't watched his content in months at this point after I watched how he talked to his girlfriend on their podcast, like he'll yell at her all like "EXCUSE ME, I AM TALKING" like a Walmart Karen and proceed to go on about Timmy Turner or some shit. Honestly would trade a lot of the time I spent listening him for as long as I did and use it to be anywhere else.

[@meathead2934]

LS Mark: "Am I too Harsh on Media?" MrEnter, Nostalgia Critic and Cinemasins: *Allow us to introduce ourselves.*

[@Kingbeat1]

@ watch this guy kzbin.info

[@AkameGaKillfan777]

Hopefully Enter will improve next year when it's 2016

[@mariajimenafigueroa233]

Agree, Cinemasins is just him nitpicking things that don't really matter, Nostalgia Critics makes "jokes" that dragged for too long and Mr. Enter is being Mr. Enter (I don't know what to described)

[@gamezone2547]

I’ve been waiting for this video

[@metirax]

Me too

[@b1xssom838]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYfXfJ1-prSZm6c Here’s the actual full video lololol (Jk if u don’t feel like clicking that it’s literally just a copy link for this video 💀💀)

[@elijahfordsidioticvarietys8770]

There's nothing wrong with being "too harsh" on media. We all have different tastes and if you're really harsh that's fine, you do you. I only really have a problem with it if critics are so harsh that they're obviously lying about what they think to suit some kind of agenda or whatever.

[@theophilecaceres5855]

Probably one of the youtube channels I keep watching videos that come out while rewatching older videos from time to time, I never thought you were too harsh on media, I even showed your channel to one of my friends and he literally watched the entirety of that spongebob ranking video and other videos instantly.

[@maliksmith1204]

honestly I never saw you as someone that had to be taken seriously. even if a video you make focus on more of the negative aspects of something, you at least try to be respectful of the media and try to find the positive even if they are very far and between. I always liked your "this thing is bad and I'm tired of pretending it's not"approach to some videos you do. even if you strongly dislike it, you at least don't bash anyone or make people feel bad for liking it. I respect you as a critic and you're very insightful in your reviews, I hope to learn more from you on how to approach topics like these in the future

[@mariodelrio1694]

Funny enough, FOP is one of those shows I didn't watch alot, but then watched when I got interested in drawing some characters from that show and from some of your videos on them. I have been drawing them for a couple weeks now (embarrassing to admit ik) and even translated me and some friends into there, so i can practice drawing realistic humans. So, thanks to you mark for getting me into FOP (the good seasons anyway, season 10 is atrocious and not worth a watch)

[@jaxsterminator8634]

Wow, finally, a good opinion here

[@ultrachaos1596]

Pretty sure no ones gonna see this but Mark being “harsh” on media is exactly why I love his channel, while he definitely has some opinions that are extremely different compared to mine, I still love his videos. They give a different outlook on the form of media while also giving his own thoughts on it. Which is why I get so confused when some people try to criticize him for being ‘too negative’, because isn’t that the point when watching a review or any KZbin video? To see someone else’s opinion? So Mark if your reading this, don’t let other people’s comments mess with you, your just simply voicing your opinion and that’s ok 👍. Thank you for listening to my TED Talk.

[@Garbo_trashcan]

the problem is that you asked on twitter and expected a genuine answer

[@imselfaware419]

THIS, Twitter is filled with a-holes, why the hell do people keep expecting to talk to human beings?

[@thegamingprozone1941]

Everyone by now should know how toxic twitter is.

[@seventhshin0bi864]

27:27 Bro!!! Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium is like my favourite childhood movie. Used to watch that at home every weekend with my Mum in P3!! It’s weird cause like I only hear about it sporadically and it’s usually negative, but I always remember it being really imaginative and heartfelt, actually tearing up after THAT scene when the shop got all dreary and sad.

[@D-Dude1405]

Sometimes I like seeing why people dislike certain things, i've only been watching your channel for a few months now and I think you're really good at explaining why you feel the way you do, that's why I subscribed. And I feel like you raise some very good points about the shows you talk about.

[@czardeaner7713]

LS probably stands for Loves Sonic.

[@KOTSOSMC2002]

I've been watching you for a long time because you're open minded and entertaining AF. You're absolutely not too harsh on media, you have opinions, you voice them and most of the time they're compelling. Plus like you mentioned, criticism is the only way to improve.

[@TotalyNotTony]

You were 100% too harsh on Popgoes

[@kelpymckelps]

I watched whole video, I love yah! I have enjoyed all your rankings. I’ll spend a few days watching them

[@adcamper92]

I can’t honestly recall how I ended here on your channel but you’ve been one content creator that I’ve enjoyed. While I may not always agree with what you have to say, I can respect your opinions because this is your space. Plus it allows me access to see the other side of the coin. You’re definitely good at what you do Mark.