Why I Quit Facebook and Instagram

[@LiveFree765]

I quit Facebook sometime ago and never joined any other social platforms. They are the worst part of the Internet.

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

Ummm.. KZbin isn’t a social platform?! 🤔

[@teresabrown5619]

Be safe protect your family and yourself and your property sorry this is going on

[@guppy2129]

This world has gone totally crazy! So sad. Thank goodness there are a few left like you who pass your valuable knowledge on to people who still care❤

[@lindsaylittle6535]

Shawn, Isn't it something that in this day and age we have to defend our beliefs from people who don't take the time to educate themselves first before trashing people's way of life. It tells us a lot about where our social structure is headed. We have been thinning out our trees and am amazed and how much regeneration has begun already. Very heathy for the land. Keep up the good work! Greetings from the Arrowhead.

[@deblarsen8528]

Hey Lindsay! I read your post and thought exactly the same thing, in those exact words. Then I saw Arrowhead and your name! It makes me sad and mad that Shawn, and his family, have to endure crap from others who know nothing of his lifestyle and assume they can do and say whatever they want. We do the same with our grove..... clean out the old, dead and dying trees to allow the new trees to thrive. It's the intelligent thing to do for our environment! All my best...❤ Your "little" sister from Minnesota!

[@dharmaslife]

===> communism 😰🤦🏼‍♀️

[@GlitterCreek260]

Wonder where you were at

[@glennagoss7335]

I totally understand. It’s a different world. I have enjoyed your content totally. A Real Man, I will follow you Thank you.

[@MT-zd2qj]

Some people just don't have a life and are down right jealous of others. Family first always!

[@smitty0159]

Creating sunlight is a good thing!!the cycle continues remove the dead and let the new grow. It’s common sense people.

[@mikaelkagero3821]

I understand Shawn. Security becomes more and more important. Take care and stay safe both you and your family. I wish you the best.💝

[@sanjeevnitrao7605]

There is a way to live and then there is the Shawn James way to live....kudos to the man's independence, hard work & resilience.

[@maryhudgins9133]

So sorry you have had so many privacy problems. Safety for your ladies are the most important. You are a good man. Enjoy your channel, hoping you will always continue YT

[@deacondavidviscount7579]

Haters are always going to hate Shaun, particularly when they don’t understand. You can’t let that dissuade what you’re doing. As you say, the majority of us get it. 99% of us would love to do what you’re doing. So, keep on trucking. 🇨🇦

[@jonothandoeser]

Sometimes the prblem is that they DO understand.

[@andyevans9118]

👍👍

[@aspendell209]

ytah, thats it call them all haters, dont even try to understand what they are passionate bout. Loser!

[@bobobrien8968]

Exactly right!

[@bobobrien8968]

I don’t know why anything you post woukd be controversial. You do all your research and everything you do seems to be above reproach.

[@Nannygoat]

Shawn you do what you have to do. We all love your family and want you all to be safe! If you never post again l want to say thanks for all these years. You have been my hero. God bless and see you down the road.

[@jamesoncross7494]

Shawn I love your channel and listening to you educate me. It's why I watch it!!! Some people are just nuts. It ruins it for the rest of us. It only takes a few. Makes me want to start a company that tracks down and prosecutes people who harass anyone who is a digital creator. Why would they do that? What is their end game? I'm very sorry that is happening to you. Keep up the good work. Your videos are more important than you think.

[@joanneforrest1830]

What is wrong with people? Are they that screwed up that posting other peoples details makes them happy 🤷‍♀️. Sorry you have to go through this.

[@karl-7782]

there are people who make content counting how much they earned, such as Sean or another successful blogger in the USA, there is a guy named Kamaratа about him, too, who released several videos trying to find something forbidden

[@CoryG1981]

if you need to ask that , you are living under a rock , sorry but data thieves have been going strong for years

[@phantomapprentice6749]

its called doxxing , its a form of illegal cyber-bullying people engage in. Shaun should have reported that guy.

[@beaumarty405]

Yep. They are sick & cruel.

[@Trina30064]

I am so sorry there are people today that love to cause problems and live on the bad side of things. I have so loved, my husband as well, watching you and learning from you things that we could never experience but would love to. Where you live is certainly a piece of heaven and you love taking care of it and sharing it with us. Once more it’s a shame we have people on such a negative side that want to complain about anything and everything especially things they don’t begin to understand. Last want to expose your private side of life that can be dangerous to your family. So not necessary. Our world has become such an unpleasant, unfriendly place to be but I’m so happy to get a little time with you to see another side. Plus sweet Callie!❤❤❤. Glad you’re still here!

[@deborrastrom8559]

Looks like bad guy Minons are attacking alot of high ranking You tubers on all platforms lately. You are not the only one. Praying you safe. 🙏 ❤️ 💙. We all learn & are inspired by you whenever you post. 😉 Do whatever you must. The majority here are not them.

[@zekemedia1310]

Sorry to hear what you are going through. I am a backwoodsman and living in the woods is very peaceful and you become one with nature. People from urban areas don't seem to understand that. And some are even trying to make everyone live like them. Stay safe my friend

[@shawndonohoe2789]

I find your journey fascinating and think you don't talk enough sometimes. Thanks for letting us tag along as you create your little slice of heaven.

[@jeanculey4480]

Do whatever you need to Shawn…sick people out there..bored..Jealous?..who knows..Keep all your family safe.. Been here for a very long time from the start….I don’t understand people who can’t just enjoy your videos..I’ve learnt so much.. Take care..- South Africa

[@karenellaackison7373]

I have always enjoyed watching you and all you do. There are way to much of the nasty stuff going on. I am 82 and would like for you to be able to continue your work and post it.

[@rebeccamercer4160]

I am so sorry that people are dishonest! It makes me sad for you and your family . I and all learn so much from your channel! I hope you start writing books and don’t give the enemy his dues! God bless you and your family ! Praying for your Guardian Angel to protect you and family!! 🧚🏻🧚🏻🧚🏻❤️

[@matthewgranstrom4920]

Good for you

[@beekind4141]

So sorry to hear this Shawn. I don't know what is wrong with people . I would do the same if I were in your shoes. You are so calm,so relaxing to watch and there is no drama on your channel. We do know thought that our Uni Government is gone absolutely crazy! I have followed you almost from the beginning and I always enjoy your videos. Best of luck to you and your Family. I personally think people like that should be charged. They are putting ppls lives in danger.

[@BrLambert]

I have reported twice a channel that has been posting your videos, if they go that far they'll go even further sadly. I learned a long time ago how cutting down a tree isn't a bad thing especially in a forest setting, how it gives space and life to the saplings. How some trees are diseased and cutting them down to utilize their wood is a good thing or leaving them to fall back into the earth. Another channel said their forest was a regrowth from logging. This info is super educational. We rub elbows daily with clueless people (I'm being nice)

[@2224jrock]

Shame you’re going to have to scale back your talks with us. Always so educational and have learned a lot from them. Do what you have to do to keep the family and homestead safe though. God bless and keep you and yours Shawn

[@thenewjohnnyallen30minutep31]

Don't blame you for the FB withdraw. It's a shame people are missed up. Love your work. been following your channel for years Keep up the great work Shawn.

[@janetstarr9554]

Thank you for continuing to share content with those of us who do respect and appreciate what you are doing! Praying for your safety and security.

[@VanOrdenHomestead]

Please don't allow the haters to impact your messages. Most rational people understand and admire what you are doing because it is authentic to the human condition for long-term survival. Keep up the excellent work! Thank you for all you do; I learn so much!

[@garywilberg1931]

Shawn. I found your channel at your very beginning, been enjoying it ever since. Thanks for sharing and teaching us. Do whatever you need to do to stay private and safe.

[@lynn2613]

Facebook is a very notorious website for haters and selling information. I do not use Facebook because of such problems and I don't use Instagram. I do believe you made a very wise choice. There are always people who will criticize anything even without merit. Hang Tough!! I do enjoy everything that you broadcast greatly even though I no longer physically can't go into the heart of nature as deep as you. Your content brings me much joy and appreciation of nature which we have around us that I no longer able to fulfill that exploration physically. Don't give up!!

[@robertdonaldson6584]

In 1964 I helped my friend build a brush pile for small critters. He earned a merit badge from the Boy Scouts for that project. That was in Concord, Massachusetts, US. Hello from the rocky mid-coast of Maine, US. Saturday, May 4th, 2024

[@barbaracarlson1331]

I am sorry that people are stealing your content! That is outrageous! Best wishes always!

[@FoxMan777]

Reported this one channel to youtube, and they haven't done scat about it. Guy's still posting stolen Sean James vids to his fake channel.

[@johnwhitehouse6277]

ALL THE BEST SHAWN

[@Joyfulgrace7777]

Quail love brush piles. We never burn our wood piles till the babies are born. Now we have over 50 quail that come up at night to eat some feed I put out. We love them!

[@jackfanning7952]

Keep your family safe.

[@susanbellefeuille]

I will never understand why people seem to feel they can make negative comments about someone else's journey. You have a right to pursue the quality of life that is most expedient for you and your family. Frankly, I am not a great lover of chopping down too many trees, however, I understand the value in what you are doing and it would seem to me you are being proactive and ecologically friendly!

[@tonyz6421]

Good grief

[@R_B62]

Those fruit trees he is planting will provide a lot more food for his family and the wildlife than some of they trees being removed. Deer love fruit.

[@dlcarbonneau3750]

I live in Shawn's area and you wouldn't believe how many trees are here, they take over everything if you leave them. Most land is trees, then water, then rocks. It's crazy, but beautiful in the autumn.

[@suemitchell1354]

He eats a little of the wildlife bu does so much more for them. He was just talked by about the things he plants for them. In past times when he planted a garden, to the side he plants a garden for the wildlife. He is a good Stewart of the land!

[@Dontbeasheep33]

Bill Gates says we don’t need trees 😂😂😂

[@kerry9360]

That’s disgusting, why do they do this? I guess they’re jealous with an attitude of “if I can’t have it, no one can!” How unbelievably horrible you have to go through this, I will pray for you & your family for protection, the stuff that goes on in social media is shocking at the moment, thinking about quitting too, you definitely made the right decision. God bless.❤️

[@jackkeeble9272]

Thanks for the update brother 🐇

[@kengardiner8106]

sorry about your problems, human nature for some is a jealous nature as they can't do what others do so they resort to trashing or wishing harm on those who have found success in living in what makes them happy.

[@DvorahDavida5778]

Where I live, we don’t get as much rainfall as you do, and what people sometimes don’t understand is that an unmanaged forest can become (in a sense) rather sterile because the trees shade out everything else. And because we live in a more arid place, the forest here especially can devolve into a kind of barren place with aging and dying trees everywhere. What you are doing is making room for more diversity which makes for a healthier forest over time. It will be exciting to see what this area looks like in five years. ☺

[@Offgridlee444]

Hi it’s definitely risky out there today! Our censorship here in Canada is only going to get worse. I have started a KZbin channel and have taken down a few videos that pinpoint my location! Keep up the great work, I love watching your videos, very informative and motivational! ❤

[@131dyana]

So sorry these things happened. I love seeing you and Cali. God bless.

[@jinxproof1905]

Thank you for all the inspiration and practical how-to videos over the years. But, now is the time to take back your privacy and enjoy the sustainable life you have crafted for you and your family.

[@1515cando]

The best way to deal with social media is to never start them. I have never had a FB account, for instance. All they do is turn people into narcissists.

[@deacondavidviscount7579]

From what I’ve seen from FB, as I don’t have an account either, is people advertising their egos. That is 99% of FB. Ego-grandisement!

[@Mrs.LadeyBug]

If you’ve never had it, perhaps you aren’t sure exactly how the average person uses it? The nasty ones are loud, just like in real life, unfortunately. The scammers/fake accounts/spam garbage/identity theft is also a problem, and one of those usually affects a wide swath of people at once, unfortunately. None of these are reasons to sign up for FB, of course, but I’m saying the most people on it are nice and just want social interaction with their actual friends and relatives. That is also becoming difficult because FB itself has been doing social experiments on the FB population, and it has changed to become more ads and sponsored videos than friend updates. It’s pretty hard to navigate. I’d never sign up at this point, and I would leave if I didn’t message a few long distance friends that I don’t have access to anywhere else. And, you are both absolutely right about social media; the stats are out and basically people have become the star of their own show with all of their accounts… Especially those that they share videos of their life with the world, people have come to believe they are actually the centre of the universe and are truly self-absorbed in a way that has never before seen. It is tragic, and we (as a collective society) have done this to our kids who have never been without it. It’s terrifying.

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

KZbin is not much different than other platforms. Saying you're not on social media isn't true if you are on YT.

[@suemitchell1354]

I hope you never leave YT, It is like you were teaching a class, we can learn so much and everyone would miss Callie!

[@_vlad420]

As someone who's on FB, I can personally tell you that no, you're wrong. If you are a narcissist, you are a narcissist no matter what social media you're using. It's not the app's fault, it's the people. Me and my family/friends, for example, are only there for communication and occasionally sharing things we like or find funny. Sure I have some relative/friends who are narcissists, but it's not because of the app. That's just who they are.

[@DorisGronewold]

Planning for your future is vital as well as your family's privacy and safety.

[@SurvivalLilly]

Good decision. I also dont have a FB or Instagram account anymore. I don't miss it. It is crazy what those tech companies are doing with our data. Your property development is awesome to watch. 👍

[@jacquelinecyr7182]

Watched you for years sir, and I will do my best to watch you for years to come! Your privacy has always been a part of the respect I feel for you and your family! God bless from a fellow Canadian! God help us with this "Gov't " of ours! 🙏🌎🇨🇦

[@giselecontassotdesayvre8090]

Shawn , je suis désolée , vous êtes un homme sincère, entier et tellement courageux; vous avez un coeur pur, vous ne méritez pas tous ces intervenants qui vous gâchent la vie; ils sont certainement jaloux de votre succès..très mérité grâce à votre courage, votre travail, vos recherches. Je vous suis depuis 8 ans, et continuerai à le faire, même si quelque fois il y a une difficulté du langage ( la traduction est quelque fois " bizarre" ) . Continuez à protéger votre vie privée, votre famille. Bonne continuation 😍

[@madcrabber1113]

I quit FB 3 years ago and never went on IG. Twitter etc. have never been on my radar. Life was better pre social media. Should be called anti social media.

[@stevenrosado7692]

Sorry that you're going through that. Family first always. I've been a follower for years and really enjoy the content.

[@ryantowle6876]

I dont understand haters. Imagine what you could accomplish in your own life if you weren't so busy trying to ruin someone else's. We're here for you Shawn. Thank you for everything you share with us.

[@wendywobbles1]

I did that 5 years ago and I have never looked back, stay safe Shawn and keep on trucking

[@sylviahunt3419]

If you feel safer not posting on KZbin then you have to do what you have to do. I found you on KZbin after I retired. I have really enjoyed watching your channel. It’s very informative. I’ve learned a lot from you about how to survive in the woods, etc. A lot of people these days are total jerks! They get their kicks from making another person’s life more difficult and miserable. I can’t afford patron privileges. My social security is the only income I have and it’s considered to be below poverty level. You will be seriously missed if you decide to stop sharing on KZbin publicly. My prayers will continue for you and your family. May you all be safe in the Lord’s hands. God bless.

[@Bless3dUnstress3d]

Good looking out and speaking out👍

[@beaumarty405]

Good Luck & God bless you & your family.

[@deborahplyler6528]

I have watched your channel from the beginning when you built your first Cabin, I enjoy watching what your trying to improve the forest make things better, planting new trees is a good to do, replace old rotten trees.

[@dircegouvea451]

Bom dia Shawn James,um feliz e abençoado final de semana pra vc.🙏😘

[@shantivikalpo4888]

Good Luck for you and your Family!Greetings from Berlin (Germany)

[@helenasantos957]

I will be so sorry to see you scale back on this channel.... but I totally understand why you are doing it. I am recovering an old plot of land that used to be my grandparent's here in Portugal, its overgrown with sweet chestnut trees, walnut, oaks and cork oaks, and I have got so many transferable tips off you for solving issues that keep turning up in my tree management. I'm grateful for that but I also enjoy your videos immensely as they transport me away into an ideal realm I wish I lived in. People who have never experienced life close to the earth (literally) might think they know it all by following all the fundamentalist hype out there about planting trees and not cutting them, not eating meat, etc etc... but they are far from reality. Just carry on living the way you enjoy doing, if anything you supply us with the reality check about what living off grid and off nature really means. I for one think young people should learn the fundamental skills you show us. I hadn't a clue about how to build a log cabin before you showed me! Not that I will do it myself, but there are so many small details about hand tool management that come in so useful for what I'm trying to do now! Never thought I would need to use a saw, but here I am now! 😄Thanks for everything and I will keep watching and loving it.

[@ajdigioia7925]

Hey Shawn, thx for the update. I’m sure most of your viewers and subscribers completely understand backing away from Facebook and Instagram. Glad you’re staying on KZbin for now. I’ve been following you since you started My Self Reliance, and have greatly enjoyed your content. All the best.

[@mikenuyen4441]

Those troubled souls are well misinformed. Forgive them for they know not what they do. They mean well but... Bless their hearts. Keep doing it up right. The outside world is the toughest.

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

I must disagree with you. They DO NOT mean well.

[@mikenuyen4441]

@@rosehavenfarm2969 We all know, just being facetious, bless their heart ya'll.

[@jeanniedevilling8763]

I love your content and look forward to Fridays with you and Callie. Good luck in stopping the crazies. God bless you and all your family.

[@jellyneckrules7971]

Good for you ..,. may all your days be happier for now on

[@belieftransformation]

Great work & knowledge; thanks for sharing! Observing nature will help move us forward in a wholesome way! Blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦

[@1951dgb]

I, for one enjoy your content. Even at my advanced age I learn so much. Keep up your great work.

[@dorisjonsson7653]

23:01 I want to live like you do. Have growing up in some kind off vilderness. About 2km to nearest neighbor.

[@christopherrafferty6164]

Thank you for your interest, efforts and ideals you share. Your truer than blue intent and actions support our interest and we enjoy learning and growing... yes, not only are you planting seeds on your property, but all over the world, we are your human plants! And we need your "sunshine", your fresh , nutrient rich "water" to cleanse our needy souls 😉, so again THANK YOU, we learn as you learn, and wish you and your family best thoughts and safe feelings. If we could, we'd form a unified ring about you all, telling those who would approach unfriendly, "You shall not pass", a little throw back to older video games 😂 best thoughts always, all ways...

[@12s]

So disturbing on how jealous people can be and weird, going to certain lengths in order to attack people.

[@tomstepp6945]

i'm a fan. Your channel and thought processes are an inspiration. I can not express to you how frigg'n ill it makes me to hear and see videos from those that are jealous of your sucess or lack a basic understanding of forestry or wildlife management

[@HenningOlsen-t4l]

you and your family--stay safe -please-- Henning Olsen

[@fiorenzaattanasio4796]

Good luck to you and your family. I agree with you 1 000 percent

[@lsweeten1971]

It sucks, but good on you for taking steps you've determined are needed.

[@virginiajorgensen8614]

Thanks for sharing. This has been very informative. It appears to be a sign of the times that some people are acting the way that they do. It is amazing that you were able to actually see a turkey nest.

[@dcranch4820]

Have you considered planting High Bush Cranberries?The grouse love them as well as many other animals and song birds. They are very beautiful in the fall and winter. I have planted many on my Wisconsin farm. A great way to get more Oak trees growing on your property is to collect the acorns after they drop from areas where they are abundant. Then just drop them in piles around your property. The squirrels will do the planting for you! I really respect the hard work your doing now to assure a very food rich environment for wild life for future! Ive been trying to do the same over the years. Im considering putting my property into a conservation easement before i die. I dont want my property to ever be subdivided and filled with homes or have my bluffs mined for Fracking sand!

[@marilyndorn70]

I left Facebook and Instagram at the same time and have never regretted it. I am not a content creator but I faced multiple problems too.

[@KodeyWhiteWolf]

I don't post much...but... My 2 cents...I appreciate all that you share on both channels. Thank you for being you. Your family is very blessed to have you in their life Thanks again for what you share

[@denniscampbell8240]

Stay safe brother ,,,,this world has gotten crazy evil

[@marianfrances4959]

We're with you, Shawn and family. 👍😎🇨🇦🙏✌ I'm really enjoying your forest and animal planning and content. Thank you for sharing all you do. ❤ 🐾

[@susanorr7535]

Sorry that you can’t go forward to have peace and live a normal life. Many other channels are having the same problems. Prayers for you and your family.

[@stuartsullenbarger2023]

I love this channel the best, I really learn alot..your a great teacher shawn..thank you

[@barbsussex3865]

I enjoy your channels. I like what you and Mrs James are doing for your family.

[@marycountry]

Be safe out there🙏

[@rachelmyers7104]

We quit facebook for same reasons. Never did instagram. Our family is most important! So glad your still doing these post, I enjoy them immensely! Retired in the eastern hills of Tennessee! Lifting you and your family up in our prayers 🙏

[@johnmeyer5496]

Thanks!

[@jamesfairbairn1588]

Great video Shawn. It’s frustrating when people form an opinion strictly on emotion and with no facts to support their fear. You have proven to be a fantastic steward of the land and have based what you decide to do on knowledge and fact. Looking forward to see these improvements and changes mature. Thanks for sharing. Love Cali.

[@paulward4717]

Great content. Always enjoy your knowledge.

[@reneveilleux5036]

Take care Shawn, from Quebec! We understand you!

[@MynewTennesseeHome]

Down here on the Cumberland Plateau TN, Walnut is the highest priced followed by White Oak. I just had a few White Oaks taken out over the winter and the extra growth is amazing. The biggest game I have is deer and other than acorns seems their favorite browse is Greenbriar and my garden.

[@jaymeswheeler]

I wish I had a forest to tend to You're an amazing steward it's a joy to watch the care and love you have So much thought and wisdom goes into your dirt and trees and water. An amazing ecosystem and spirit you're creating there. Our property is high altitude, southern Utah Desert,l Juniper sagebrush and wild wheat No water So we care for every drop in our dunes God bless you and your family. Blessings on your house and home.

[@karenmartin7811]

Sorry for what you are going through. I have been watching you since you started building the other cabin.

[@danbert6039]

Shawn I like it when you talk about issues that are important to you. It's a different perspective for me and I find that important to seek out. I disagree with you plenty but agree more often than not. we need more of that I think!

[@CrewGuyPJ]

Good call Shawn...even something simple like " the sky is blue" on social media these days starts a war and its nothing but embarrassing. All social media is a sewer, with zero dialog where people run their mouth about things they know nothing about. All the best Shawn and keep up the great work you do!

[@andim3332]

I'm really sorry you're going through this. I lost everything in a wildfire. If the forest has been managed properly it wouldn't have been so bad. I've cut down trees, rebuilt and about to cut down some more for fire management.

[@meadowlarc]

You made a good choice .

[@lieuwina]

I think it is terrible that people feel they have to find the exact location where you live. I can not believe people do this, it is your privacy and what you share to us on you tube is just that. As for sharing your location that is not right. I am so sorry, though I enjoy your content have followed you for years since you built the old pad and started this one. Your privacy and family safety comes first Shawn. Good idea to thin out the trees. Look forward to see what your adventures hold this year.

[@joanntucker2742]

Good morning Shawn thanks for sharing 👍👏

[@joyfox4871]

So sorry you must deal with people like that. I watch every video and really appreciate your content and lifestyle. If “they” don’t agree they should just not watch, no one is forcing them too! Some people just stir discontent. They should listen and learn something. Peace and love from N Georgia.

[@kellynash4588]

As a gold prospector, I get a lot of questions from people about disturbing rivers and streams. Gold prospectors remove trash and debris from rivers and streams more than any other hobbiests. We clean garbage out that we find and Make spaces for fish to spawn and the waterways to thrive. Nothing natural is taken other than gold. All other natural materials are returned to the rivers and streams.

[@tonandmarc]

Im so sorry shawn

[@KenDavies-qv3fs]

Shawn ----- smart move in quitting both Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for sharing your life.

[@sandman54913]

I enjoy your content Shaun. Keep it up please.