Getting Death Threats Because Of My Adventure Videos! - Ranty Runs No. 15

[@m.e.1239]

Your youtube channel is way too small for the quality you put out. I wish you all the success you deserve.

[@StephenJReid]

Quality?! This was 25mins of me rambling on with zero pre planning 🤣 I appreciate it though, thanks 😁

[@m.e.1239]

@@StephenJReid I recently binged quite a lot of your videos and I thought the comment section to this video, where you talk about death threats, would be a good place to say how much I enjoy the general quality. Actually your videos made me book a flight to the UK to hike there for a few days. The upcoming week I will enjoy getting rained on probably every single day! :D

[@StephenJReid]

@@m.e.1239 Thank you 🙂 and brilliant, where are you coming from? any particular places you are going hiking?

[@m.e.1239]

​@@StephenJReid I might end up being a bit in over my head, but I will take my (new) tent and try to hike as much of the Welsh 3000s as possible, starting from the north and giving myself maybe 2-3 days. Haven't planned much besides, maybe have a look at some of the small little towns. That's the plan anyway. Fully expect to discover I haven't seam sealed my tent correctly during the first night, having a miserable time in the rain and to heavily overpay for transport and shelter as I desperately try to find a place to sleep for the next few days. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@Jeff-q4u]

​@@m.e.1239 how did your trip to Wales go in the end?

[@chad.haggerty]

I saw the Rick Roll and I literally spit-laughed! Your humour is absolutely on point. Beyond that, your authenticy comes through in every vid. Do I care about van camping? Nope but I watch because you, mate, are fantastic. I care about that a great deal.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Chad! 🙂

[@FDGRebel]

me too, its classic Stephen and I was in bits. Brilliant

[@sebh670]

Danke! I watch your videos on a regular basis simply because the positivity and the vibe you manage to transport is just great! Thanks for that and keep up the great work! Greetings from Germany!

[@StephenJReid]

Danke schön! That’s very generous, I really appreciate your appreciation 🙂 Shall keep up the work, more videos on the way 🙂🙂🙂

[@nigelmcardle4112]

Sorry to hear about this negative crap you sometimes have to deal with Stephen, love your content, and sense of humour, it's always great fun watching your videos, many laughs while watching amazing footage, best of luck Stephen.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Nigel! 🙂

Thanks for being our there ♥️

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks so much Tony! Appreciate it 🙂

[@greyhikes5236]

Must be a nightmare dealing with all types of viewers, I'm very lucky my 13 returning subscribers seem to be quite civilised! 😂 Just be you mate! 😉

[@StephenJReid]

I've finally found a way to deal with it that doesn't contribute to my chaotic mind. continuing to be me. unless im in disguise..

[@kevinbirkbeck354]

I love your vids... You have all our support ,stay strong and you will be rewarded..

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Kevin 🙂

[@Jonny-os9oe]

Don't listen to the haters! Your videos are great SR!

[@StephenJReid]

thanks Jonny

[@derekdelboy]

That apology video was hilarious. I was in tears of laughter. you're vidoes are awesome and obviously loved by many.

[@StephenJReid]

😁 thanks Derek

[@frosty_soda]

I'm the same as you! It's Northern Ireland, love it or hate it, it is what it is. Those who can't tolerate Irish or Northern Irish culture, are idiots. I am 47 (almost 48). I remember hearing bombs pretty regularly, I escaped joining loyalist paramilitaries and instead raved in the 90s with my Catholic buddies! 😂 Yes, you are right, younger ones (late teens early 20s) have no idea what it was really like back then! Thank fk we've, for the most part, moved on!

[@StephenJReid]

In some ways I see it as a privilege to live somewhere we have the choice of essentially 3 national identities. Though I'm interested in whatever solution is more likely to bring lasting long-term peace, no matter where that solution leads. Scares me a bit that the younger don't remember the past, makes them more likely to repeat it. But things are different now. Here's to our wee weird country!

[@Evasapprentice]

The Rick Astley skit, made me laugh. But then I’m from Liverpool the capital of pisstakes…

[@StephenJReid]

It made me laugh too seeing how much it annoyed some people, but some definitely took their responses too far

[@simonboltoncarer]

Hi my friend from the west Midlands in England. Please don't get drawn into all the sillyness. There have , and always will be horribleness with people making poor decisions,all over the world not just in Ireland. We need peace and love in the world. You and your videos are great and make our lives better. You lift us up so don't be pulled down yourself. Much love and peace to you. Love Si and Share xxxxx

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you Simon 🙂

[@tripzville7569]

I just had to connect with you from Auckland, New Zealand. What a beautiful post full of wisdom. 'Let your ambition be the achievement on earth of a heavenly civilisation' [Bahai writings in the 1800s]

[@andypotts8062]

Good grief some people have too much time on their hands to pick on you. I'm 63 and have seen and heard it all. Congrats on the rant, running along without a script ,brilliant. Forget about these numpties and keep on making superb videos....very best wishes to you.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Andy 🙂

[@alysonmarie]

Your channel has single-handedly made me want to visit Northern Ireland and go hiking and exploring. I love your content, and ugly snorted at the rick roll. A+ trolling 😂

[@alysonmarie]

Also, I really admire you making the effort to curate your online experience. It’s so important given how freely people spew their cruelty and outright hate. And there is an expectation that it’s their right. It’s not. Move along, buttheads.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Alyson 🙂 think I need subscriber reaction videos on the Rick roll 😂😂

[@callel1969]

I saw the original short when it was posted and saw it for what it was - a teaser/cliffhanger to make me want to watch the full video later in the week (and I did!). Somehow I missed the "apology" short when it was posted - that video is PURE GOLD! 🤣

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks 🙂 I think maybe I only published the “apology” on TikTok

[@BlackBearForge]

The comments on short videos are so bad that I finally unlisted all of my shorts on the main channel and rarely post any on the channel I set up for shorts. Subscribers and view count from shorts look good, but they don't tend to be regular viewers and aren't likely to watch my regular videos. I haven't actually had death threats, but the utter stupidity of the comments on shorts is appalling. After unlisting those shorts my audience demographics now look like my target audience instead of a random shorts audience.

[@StephenJReid]

yeah definitely happens more on shorts than any other content. But I do think with the right shorts strategy that they can help growth. Although you have a much bigger channel than I do and you think they didn't help at all? I know I got some subscribers to my longer videos from some comments I've seen Unfortunately I made some successful shorts that didn't really reflect what the channel is about. I have a better idea now. Will keep testing.

[@ellleigh1216]

I watch the videos and comment! The topic of the video aside, I am loving where you are trail running. it's inspiring and telling me I need to get out on the trails more.

[@Ledubini]

The internet can be a wild and ruthless place, you’ll never keep everyone happy. Don’t let them take the joy away otherwise they win! Keep doing what you’re doing, the channel is fun and I love watching your videos.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! 🙂 Carrying on

[@ColmMcCann]

That was a BRILLIANT apology! Loved it!

[@patrickmcdermott9446]

Love your channel Stephen . Try and ignore the negativity. Unfortunately I don’t live in NI anymore but watching you content fills that void for me of missing my home land. Keep up the great work and I look forward to many more of your videos.

[@StephenJReid]

Glad I can help bring you home!

[@Glownlight]

I did not get to see your shorts videos but your "apology " video was great. People forget that these videos should be for entertainment and not take it to heart. Great videos and I find you very entertaining. Great quality and funny. I hope your channel get recognized more as time goes on. You have earned it.

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you 🙂 yeah it’s crazy how such an inconsequential thing is taken so seriously.

[@LMay64]

I watched for the outdoor content and subscribed for the humor. Well done.

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you 🙂🙂

[@LaidBackHomesteader]

Thanks for sharing your views on this matter Stephen. I picked up a few, really good, tips on how to handle unwanted comments that I might get on my youtube channel

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! Glad it helped 🙂

[@katayounahoo4016]

Hello there from Toronto, keep up the great work, we love your channel here and watch you regularly. What a beautiful trails track, you guys have over there. Catch your breath and keep doing whatever, you want to do.

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you very much! Some people think I’m Canadian so I feel like we have a connection now 😂😂 do I sound remotely Canadian to you?

[@LB-W]

I like outdoor content. I like you. You’re a nice bloke and you have a playful nature which I love. Thanks for sharing your adventures. ❤

[@daryld1988]

does people not realise us kells men cant be threatened lol never take heed of them mate you create some of the best content about, no matter how nice you make content someone will always find problems or issues just for the sake of doing so, great vid as always

[@StephenJReid]

haha, spent my childhood getting threatened by various people in Kells 🤣 Although I did have a habit of winding people up then as well. Can't please everyone, but you can definitely make a few mad 😛

[@TheCloudhopper]

That apology video was so on poing and HILARIOUS. Well done!

[@Curtin.J]

This was just brilliant, "I'm from the North where death threats are death threats" as a south man watching you show off a beautiful island, your a true gentleman and a scholar, keep up the fantastic work.

[@cathye.9659]

You have the best information and adventures and sense of humor. You make me happy. Thanks for all you do! 😊

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Cathy 🙂

[@stephengraham6194]

I am shocked, I remember those videos and thought they were very good but never read any comments. Stephen keep up the great content

[@StephenJReid]

The worst comments were on TikTok and I deleted them as soon as they appeared, it was like whack-a-mole as the video hit 1.4million views 🙈

[@enda1ie]

Just discovered your channel recently. Hi from Dublin, love your content! It's sad to see that someone from NI can't just make wonderful videos about the great outdoors without getting drawn into nonsense sectarian issues. You be you and keep making your videos calling things what you call them. You be you, being authentic is key!

[@allanwarsing]

Good video, good points. But, that wall! Wow!

[@StephenJReid]

Mourne wall, built over 100 years ago, 22miles long

[@SpeedJetsUK]

I’ve watched your videos from the start . You open and talk your mind good content . Like the tech and scenery. Good to see a new running rat !

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! New running rat? That’s still the old one! He will be offended😂

[@nozo61]

This is such a refreshing video, well handled! When I first watched your channel I thought, 'you're brave', knowing that you'd get political comments for mentioning Northern Ireland. You and your videos are truly entertaining. I'm only a couple of years into wild camping and your channel inspires me to visit all the places in your adventures, especially the ones in NI. You're funny and real so I enjoy the varied content; this one's great!

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you! I nearly didn’t publish this one. Thought it was kinda boring and waffling. Always second guessing myself

[@LondonVisited]

Brilliant video, fantastic mountains and you are so spot on with your approach, always the few that ruin it for the rest. The magic of that hide button is so much more powerful than the issues they cause. Well done and loved this discussion and I am trouble walking and talking how do you do it? Amazing.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! 🙂 The trick is to make sure you are running downhill when you start talking 🤣

[@LondonVisited]

@@StephenJReid Even so moving my legs = can't speak let alone think 😂 You have a brilliant channel and always a joy to watch, thank you 👏👍

[@bikegeist]

I'm sorry that you had to deal with that abuse. Your channel is so full of joy and positivity.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks 🙂

[@JasonHollis-hg6vg]

Seriously, don't know what is wrong with some people! Your channel is my favorite! It's my favorites! Because! Its changing all the time. Always something new and exciting to watch.

[@Kenbur]

more apology short videos please - that was hilarious - missed it for some reason when you posted it, but laughed out loud when I saw it reposted in this video. (and I saw the original short teaser) I can't wait to see the hammock video - I LOVE to hammock camp. ATB stay strong.

[@StephenJReid]

Hoping I will love to hammock camp too! Only taken me 7years to try it again. Thanks 🙂

[@deekelley891]

Golly! What a bunch of silliness you’ve had to deal with! I love all of Ireland and all of your videos.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Dee 😁

[@thedaftestnameicouldthinko8233]

Sorry about the abuse. On a positive note, that’s some stunning countryside you’re in and I have yet to walk there. I must put that right. Another damn tourist!

[@StephenJReid]

haha, you're welcome as long as you take your banana skins home with you 😛

[@raymart86]

Great to see you on a mountain again! Appreciate your healthy perspective in toxic behavior.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Ray. More mountain content on the way 🙂

[@keithhannigan8507]

Your channel is great and you do a fantastic job on it!!! You channel is fun and beautiful and I love it, keep doing your wonderful output on your lovely channel, Keith!!!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Keith! 🙂

[@alastairhayes8761]

I love your channel and your sense of humour please keep it up, I saw the rick roll and was laughing my back off

[@StephenJReid]

a man with a sense of humour, thanks! 🙂

[@9945bri]

Sorry to hear you had to deal with eegits like that, keep making the videos they are brilliant and do show this place off at its best.

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you, I will 🙂

[@PotooBurd]

Haters will always find something to hate, but your loyal follower base remains unshaken! We support and rally for you. 🙌🌻

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you! 🙂

[@markwood9883]

Well said, totally enjoy your content and your humour. Keep up the great work and your positive outlook. The negative elements of the world should be just deleted and not given the time of day as they only drag you down to their negativity. Keep smiling and their is free coffee and cake waiting for you in Pitlochry Scotland at Mackenzie's when you are next over here.

[@StephenJReid]

That's very kind, thanks! I think I actually stayed in Pitlochry two years ago when I was working on a documentary! (10 locations in 10days so a little hazy but pretty sure). Do you own Mackenzie's or that your local?

[@markwood9883]

Yes it is mine so I can offer freebies 😂. We have plenty of mountains around us so we'll worth a second visit.

[@Bokooda]

There's nowt so strange as people.... You come across as a decent bloke, who's happy to give up his time to share his passion for the outdoors and share some stuff you've bought and used, and that others might find useful (or not) too. Just a bloke that likes to share with the world how beautiful that part at the 'top' bit of the island you live on, is. 🙏🏽

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks!

[@alanrobertson5497]

Great sense of humor. ❤❤

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Alan 🙂

[@TheSpinningWebb]

Excellent attitude to this! Just think, they would never have the nerve to say it to your face. So it’s not worth any of your time

[@carolyngethings]

Personally I'm glad you're pro-active about filtering the aggression, abusive comments and some of the negativity. It's all so draining. I want to watch your channel to be uplifted by the scenery, learn about outdoor life and laugh out loud.

[@nwtxd]

Your videos are great. Looking forward to lots more.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! 🙂

[@ScruffyNomad]

That stone wall you were shuffling next to is amazing!

[@theslowwalkhome7314]

By the way I think you’ve handled this perfectly

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks 🙂

[@ColinEdwards-h2n]

Love your videos. They are fantastic

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks 😁

[@evachjourney]

It’s insane how much time it takes to respond….i love responding too but i have a tiny channel so it’s absolutely possible…I admire your work, lots and lots of work and effort you put in and definitely you don’t need people just take up your mental space to deal with who are just there to bring you down…you’re absolutely right they’re not worth your time and energy, if they want to argue they can go elsewhere…sometimes I believe it’s not even about you but they are just in pain or really angry about something and they just project it onto you. Once it starts taking up your mental space for hours that’s just not healthy and is an unnecessary impact on you….thanks for all the videos I’ve been watching some almost every day 😅 it’s my routine while having breakfast…

[@PhilProctor0]

Another great rant. You're channel and its content is brilliant. I look forward to your videos. They're informative and seasoned with your sense of humour. Keep it all going.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Phil🙂

[@DS-ej6du]

Stephen, Love your channel; some folk in the world today are unhinged. Keep up the great work👍🏻

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks

[@SandiLuney]

Awk Stephen I’m so sorry you’ve had to deal with rude and negative comments. I’m just one person but I personally love all your videos. What a beautiful wee country we live in. Thank you for showing it to us! Keep ignoring those rude commenters, never wrestle with pigs - they just enjoy it 😂🐷

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Sandi

[@VickyYoung59]

People do make me despair...they can't help themselves, can they? Keep on with the great content and ignore the numpties...loved the Rick Roll too! Xx

[@StephenJReid]

Ignoring the numpties

[@tommydaly6030]

Hi Stephen. Ignore the keyboard warriors who are really just showing themselves up for what they are. Your descriptions are quite accurate 😂 I'd say when they were at school the missed the geography class and were likely in the sand pit eatong sand. Incidentally, I'm a Tyrone Catholic living in Donegal and I have really enjoy your content. You are my favorite youtuber. I am always impressed by the twist, creativity and humour your vids provide. Keep it up!!!!

[@StephenJReid]

I was probably in the sand pit eating sand! 🤣 I definitely ate crayons, explains a lot. Thanks! Been starting to explore Donegal myself this year, dunno why I've hardly been before. aint far away!

[@tommydaly6030]

@StephenJReid the miners track in Muckish is brilliant, as you've found out. I can't wait to see the vid.

[@tommydaly6030]

@StephenJReid the miners track in Muckish is brilliant, as you've found out. I can't wait to see the vid.

[@Shawhir]

I'd say a lot of them comments you got are from folks passing by. I think they'd come exclusively with using Shorts. You are a good fella and I enjoy your stuff and I'd say for every death threat you got, you made more people smile.

[@StephenJReid]

Yeah you’re right, easy to explode at someone you don’t really have a connection to

[@jimstephens5934]

Another great video thanks

[@GirstonBorn]

I came across your videos due to my enjoyment of walking in the Mournes. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks 🙂Great place to walk

[@martharunstheworld]

People are funny, weird funny. I LOVED your short vids! I thought they were hilarious! Made me laugh, really loudly. If they have zero sense of humor, too freakin bad, I loved them!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Martha! People are definitely a bit weird 🤪

[@TravelRunner]

Stephen your apology video was hilarious! It almost makes me want to start watching YT shorts. The thing I found most interesting of all the hate comments were how they all had terrible spelling and grammar. Anyway, I love your content, keep it up. There'll always be idiots out there, unfortunately.

[@StephenJReid]

Yeah I feel that most of the negative comments come from younger people or uh people who have never matured. Grammar & spelling is usually terrible

[@hermeticallysealed]

"i'm from Northern Ireland, so there are death threats and Death Threats..." i spit my coffee stephen i will have my revenEVER GONNA GIVE YOU

[@StephenJReid]

😁😁😁😁

[@craigan]

How can you be so reasonable on a ranty run! I get home every January for the 4 Corners Festival in Belfast and used to be involved with Corrymeela and Prison Fellowship before moving to the USA. Loved your comment on the lack of nuisnace.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Craig. Well if you can’t be reasonable on a run, where can you be 😁

[@johnsurginor]

Quality video stephen, always find your videos entertaining. I think you explained yourself very well.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks John. I always watch these videos back and wish id said things differently

[@nicholasstorms4407]

I just discovered your channel today, and I am really enjoying it. I never thought about the countryside in Northern Ireland.

[@Wild.cat.adventures]

Thanks Stephen you've given me some sanity in this content creator world. There's some crappy people in this world, best to ignore them but they still get to you on some level. I try to remember it's not personal and anyone in the public eye gets haters coz u can't please all the people and you'll die trying. There's one great thing on social media though and it's called the block, delete and hide buttons! I thought your apology video was hilarious btw you definitely do not deserve death threats! If you're ever back in Wales let me n Adam (Mr Wild Wales) know ATB Cat👍

[@StephenJReid]

yeah you just can't waste time on it when it's not of benefit. Thanks 🙂

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Hi Stephen just keep doing what you are doing it works . Top class videos and topics love it .cheers Rod

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Rod! Keeping at it

[@mandyfinden2707]

😂😂 👍🏻👍🏻 The lightbulb age (over 20yrs ago for me) for deciding how you deal with your MH wellbeing - you have to be selfish, sod worrying what people will think/say about it. Those that deal with MH issues will get it and just get on with enjoying your adventures. Welcome to freedom of not giving a s*** and having more energy to do what you love 😏🤗

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! One advantage to me getting older I guess 🤣

[@mandyfinden2707]

@@StephenJReid yep plus feeling free to say something/one is crap or stupid and not feel guilty about it 😇 😂😂😂 have no tolerance with twats 😂😂

[@northwestwalking]

Forget the naysayers my friend. We love what your doing! Watching your journey is what inspired me to start my own channel. Keep inspiring and offend at will! Cheers

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks 🙂

[@stephensophietracygrace626]

Been watching your videos for a few years now Stephen. I was shopping around for a GoPro at the time and your stuff popped up. Bought said GoPro and moved on, using tips from your channel. October of last year, aged 43 (to my shame), I finally started hiking our Mourne Mountains. Yet again, your videos appeared. Yes, I see the trend too. Anyway, in my opinion your videos are at the very top of the pile when it comes to this game, and quite frankly deserve a hell of a lot more recognition than what they get. That being said, my OCD was absolutely destroyed as I watched that. Oh, this is good, jogging down from Commedagh towards Hare’s Gap….. bang, Glen River trail from Donard 😂 Keep up the great work 👏🏻

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! 🙂 and yeah I spliced in a couple of segments from elsewhere that I forgot to say at the time 😂

[@andrewarmstrong6131]

Your videos are the best mate! Makes me want to get out and keep running! Keep er lit!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Andrew!

[@teapottia1]

Great video as always, keep up the good work 😊

[@StephenJReid]

Will do, thanks!

[@jamesparr3178]

One of the best outdoor channels on youtube , my 5 year old son is a little adventurer he is a regular viewer you partly motivated him to climb various mourne mountains , snowden and errigal. Carrauntoohil and ben nevis is next on his list 😀 keep her lit boyo from two fellow ulstermen theres no place in northern ireland for sectarianism

[@StephenJReid]

Yay! Always delighted when I've motivated kids to start adventuring 🙂 My two nephews so far are very unimpressed 🤣 Think I'll do Carrauntoohil this year myself for the first time!

[@BorderRambler]

I follow you for the varied content, mainly camping and tech . Poor crack re the abuse , just carry on the good work.

[@StephenJReid]

Carrying on, thanks for watching! 🙂

[@26DX047]

I found your channel after walking up Snowdon then afterwards found your "Tint" video and really enjoyed it, amazing video. SUBSCIBED!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! 🙂 those are two of my favourite videos from the last year.

[@SteRumbelow]

Sorry you’re having to deal with that kind of stuff, Stephen. Unfortunately I think it’s the nature of social media these days; it has really gone in a very negative direction over the last few years as people get more and more access to different media and the ability to voice their opinions wherever they like. Some platforms are definitely worse than others. Doesn’t matter the topic, the vitriol will flow. Absolutely loved your troll response to the video (just perfect) but it was only ever going to bring them out further. You’re doing the right thing in taking another direction; it’s simply not worth your time or effort to respond. Focus on the awesome community you’re building who actually appreciate the work you produce. 💪🏼

[@StephenJReid]

I really hope online discussions head back the other way eventually, otherwise we really will destroy these platforms. It's such a shame.

[@hedgerowsandzeros]

Rant-tastic ! 😆 Enjoyable watch. The opinions, views and the dry stone walls were epic. The "Rick Roll" was the "cherry on the parfait " for me. I look forward to your upcoming vids mentioned. BTW I've added you on IG despite not being a millennial. Although I did have avocado on toast at some point today, but rest assured, bacon was involved. 👍😆

[@StephenJReid]

bacon is the best. Now I'm hungry! Love that wall, brilliant navigation aid, runs around all the highest peaks in the Mournes. Easy to take for granted

[@rochellewolf249]

Thank You!😊🤗 I Absolutely Enjoy your Channel and Videos🎉🥳👏👏 From the: Beautiful places You Visit , Your Quick Witt, your Banter with Self or with a Buddy who may share the video 🤣🤣🤣. Keep them coming Please. Ive seen them all, and rewatch them😂. You owe Noone your Time or Gift. But there are many who Appreciate that You Share😁❤️ Have an Amazing Day🌞 Love to the Mrs., Enjoy what You do! Do it for yourself first and then Share your Joy with others😊 With Appreciation, Rochelle Wolf Bridgman, Michigan USA

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Rochelle! 🙂🙂

[@GazTheExplorer]

Keep uploading excellent videos Stephen. Had to come back to this video to remind myself that it’s not just me that deals with this sort of stuff. Will never unsubscribe your channel. You’re genuine, funny and informative and I wish everyone had the same attitude as you👍 I really should comment more on your channel.

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Gaz and no worries, less than 2% of viewers comment so appreciate it 🙂

[@Pugwash.]

Great scenery but exhausting to watch :) We used to only have "Ireland" as an option for delivery to both Northern and the Republic but some customers were far too sensitive about this.

[@StephenJReid]

Some delivery services wouldn’t like that either. Brexit has made it even more complicated

[@chumleybuns01]

Keep up the good work mate. I really enjoy your video's.

[@andylaurie9689]

Ur new post has just caused me to subscribe ,keep up the good work love ur videos and the fact ur showcasing the outdoor lifestyle

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks Andy! 🙂

[@FDGRebel]

Never chuckled so much over the course of 28 minutes, keep up the good work Stephen

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks! 🙂🙂

[@thecuriousworldofsam481]

My knees hurt watching this

[@StephenJReid]

😂

[@benjaminzac_Man_Wi_A_Tan]

How on earth did you keep your concentration on the running without falling 😅. Great video though and I totally get where you are coming from. I came off Facebook and Twitter because of the abuse and hate. Social media appears to reflect the garbage of humanity these days. Well done and looking forward to your future videos. Regards to Gary too.

[@StephenJReid]

practice 🤣 Been running and talking for a while, this is my 15th Ranty Run! I'm trying not to give up on social media, but it's tough when the negative seem relentless.

[@noelmckendry-yr9hc]

Just keep do what you do showing of our country

[@StephenJReid]

will do! thanks 🙂

[@mattslater4605]

Good man. Don’t waste your oxygen fighting the trolls. You get nowhere, the trolls enjoy it, you both end up slimy and they win cause they’ve had more practice. Just enjoy these fabulous places you get to walk and share with everyone

[@StephenJReid]

Good advice, thanks Matt

[@jeronomosp]

Good to see this vid and I think you're doing the right thing for your own sanity if nothing else! They do say all people were created equal and some more equal than others and I think that says it all. Focus your energy on keeping making great content and for the record the apology was fantastic!

[@StephenJReid]

Thanks 🙂 I think we are all in a constant battle against our inner flaws. Some have just given up.

[@jeronomosp]

An estimated 50-70% of the population doesn't have an internal monologue. The notion of living without an internal monologue is a fairly new one. Until psychologist Russell Hurlburt's studies started coming out in the late 90s, it was widely accepted that everyone had a little voice narrating in their head.

[@earlebacciochi9796]

❤ IT'S WHAT WE IN THE UK CALL LIGHTHEARTED HUMOUR ❤ I feel much happier after watching you Stephen ! "BUT I HATE YOU BECAUSE, EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO BE GOOD LOOKING, AND I'LL FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT, BUT WHY DO YOU ABUSE THAT RIGHT 😊👍

[@StephenJReid]

A sense of Humour in short supply in some places!

[@nornirishrover]

It's a crazy world out there and getting crazier by the minute. This is the bane of having a social media presence coming from Northern Ireland. I'm sure you can tell from my Avatar dogs abuse comes my way continually but let me explain it like this. When I go to London I realise I'm not British, when I go to Dublin I realise I'm not Irish. Therefore I'm Northern Irish, a breed apart. I love my wee country, it's the most beautiful country on earth. You can never please everyone especially living here. Please keep doing what you're doing. I love your content for showing the beauty of Northern Ireland and getting great tips on how to film, what equipment to use, the banter and the craic is simply brilliant. I wish to encourage you greatly and the best way to deal with the haters is as my mate says "Always assume they're arseholes, until they prove otherwise" You cannot debate with someone not open for debate. Good luck buddy and best wishes and look forward to more content from Northern Ireland, Ireland and abroad. Beauty in a hateful world is unbeatable.

[@StephenJReid]

Yeah you must get a ton of it! And you’ve explained yourself well. I think the shared identity of being Northern Irish is the only way our country will ever work as is. When it’s British Vs Irish there will never be peace. Although one thing I’ll say is that most people who don’t live in Dublin, don’t feel like they fit in there. Cities have a bit of an identity of their own. Thanks for encouragement 🙂

[@IanTed]

The perils of social media😬so sad, keep up the good work, being 63 sadly the number of idiots seems to be the same as always but now they have numerous platforms with which to abuse without consequence.

[@StephenJReid]

Luckily we have a choice to listen to them or not. And thanks. Keeping up the good work 🙂

[@burrianaUK]

That apology just got you a new subscriber LOL! I wouldn't worry about the kiddywinkies who can't even spell - I didn't know what some of them were actually trying to say.

[@StephenJReid]

Haha thanks! Seems to be resonating with people with a sense of humour! 😁😁

[@xix94]

I love your videos ignore the haters

[@StephenJReid]

Thank you! 🙂🙂

[@Kieran-4]

Sorry to hear you got comments like that! --------- I think it’s fair to say that every social media platform has a loosely agreed upon etiquette. The cliff hanger video isn’t really within the norms on tiktok etiquette. People don’t expect to have to go to a different app get a resolution to a video. Whether that’s a fair or not is mainly irrelevant - tiktok has been around for quite a while now it’s just the etiquette. Obviously some have a strong reaction to that and some people take that to far extremes.

[@StephenJReid]

Yeah to be honest I probably won’t use that format on TikTok again. It did work though I got a ton of extra views on KZbin because of it. But it’s not worth the negativity it creates.

[@PaulCrouse]

Hey Stephen. Humans, eh? Thanks for posting this. I stepped away from KZbin for a while (you know... life happens) and considering coming back, so I thought I'd look you up. I am glad to hear you talking about the challenges of being a difficult people -- in a nuanced way. Life is complicated and messy. It is good to engage with people who have different ideas and world views -- but abuse is totally different. Keep doing what you are doing. BTW, that's an amazing place. Cheers!

[@StephenJReid]

It’s that fine line between being open to discussion and just opening yourself to stress you don’t need.

[@Trundlebugg]

The king of Petty 👑😂 Wonderful response, sometimes offence needs to be countered with humour on social media these days 👏

[@StephenJReid]

😁😁😁