Update

I am not a very active Patron when it comes to commenting on Creator's posts but I felt I needed to make a comment in this instance. I wasn’t able to watch Buffy (and subsequently Angel) when they initially aired but I was able to start watching them after renting the DVDs from a video store. (Remember those? lol) Both of those shows got me through a very dark period of my life. And after multiple viewings, they still affect me. However, once I discovered your Buffy reactions on YouTube, you have made me love these shows even more! I know I’ve said this before but your reactions are always so insightful and I LOVE how you are not afraid to show your vulnerability…..whether by just being silly or laughing uproariously or crying at those really painful times. You were the first Reactor I supported on Patreon and I am extremely grateful for any content you post but you can’t continue posting any of that content unless you take care of yourself first. And that means mentally as well as physically. So as others have said, you take as long as you need and we will be here when you’re ready.

Hi Liam. Sorry I missed this post. I made the mistake of assuming it was about Once Upon a Time. I'm sad that people have given you grief about some of your thoughts or opinions. For what it's worth, you deserved better. For every person who was unkind, there are probably 10 of us who treasure your work, and want you to look after yourself when need be. It's taking me a moderate amount of effort to not say something like, "I love you, man." oops.

UTU49

My conflicting message: Take the time you need to to destress and shake off the oogity boogities from nasty commenters, and to take care of the things in real life that need attention. Seriously. Take the time you need. That said, a week on from when you started your break, you are indeed missed. At least I miss your incisive, intelligent and empathetic reactions and commentary. Don't hurry. But your return will be a very welcome thing.

Steve Maxey

❤❤❤

Chosen One Reactions

Take a break. You should being doing reactions because YOU enjoy them. Somewhere it turned into us putting demands on you. Do them at YOUR pace and we will fall in line. Don't let this give you stress you don't need. Truth is, no one will watch a reactor who is going through the motions. I would rather have one REAL reaction a week than 10 reactions done for deadlines. Take care of you first and always.

KiwiJello

I completely understand... I’ve seen burn out with every single reactor I’ve watched... I think we’re all getting our money’s worth... but in any case, it’s really good of you to update everyone, economically speaking, and also, yeah, people do give a shit about your well being. So take care of yourself.

Alexis Cardarella

Take care of yourself babe. I’m excited for you to see the rest like everyone. That doesn’t mean to rush or do it when you are uncomfortable. I’m having my gf start the first season with me now. We are going at her own pace. When she tells me she wants to do another couple episodes and it seems like she enjoys them much more :D

Take your time. Be well. We will be here when you are ready.

Mel Saville

I completely understand Liam, please take the time you need to feel better. Your mental health should always come first. I hope you and your family are well in this scary real world time as well. <3

AngelicMouseGirl

It's a real rough tie in eth world to be navigating S6 - a dark and twisting journey at the best of times.

Renee Pope-Munro

I'm worried but I want you to know I love your reactions but I care more about you taking care of yourself. I dont think I am but if I contributed to any possible negativity I'm sorry and I wish you didnt have to deal with that part of fandoms. Wishing you love, health and happiness💜

Catherine Thurmond

Season 6 can do that to a person. I felt it necessary to do a whole "how I would have done that season" at one point. Added to the fact that you're hitting it at an extremely stressful time... don't worry. And don't doubt yourself. You would not be the only person who questioned basic levels of excitement at this point, either in the series or in life.

FernWithy

I’m so very confused about what’s going on. But regardless, sending love and light to you Liam! Be well, ❤️

Ceara Abrahamsz

Please look after yourself, Liam.

Claire Eyles

Liam, absolutely take some time off, all of us here support you and your decision. Season 6 of Buffy is an amazing season and it’s really not worth reacting to if your aren’t truly enjoying yourself while doing so. Don’t doubt yourself or your opinions, and most of all don’t change. All of us here look forward to watching every single one of your Buffy reactions, they have all been fantastic. Take some time off and recharge the batteries. We’ll be here supporting you all the way.

Mental and Emotional Health is always important! Hope you feel better, Liam. Don’t worry about us. Take care of yourself. ❤️

Stephen Mintac

I'm so sorry you're going through a hard time. You're one of my favorite reactors, but please take as long as you need to take care of yourself. You're more important. ♥

Raq Miller

We totally understand Liam. Everyone needs to take a break and recharge. Come back when you're ready because we want you to enjoy doing reactions and not forcing yourself to do them. We'll be here! Youtube can be a toxic place I think we all know that, I'm sorry it is making you feel this way. We're all here for you!

Jenn Rose

Sorry to hear that things are getting to you Liam. As a long term Whovian and Buffy fan I've enjoyed everything I've seen from you. You think about the story side of things so much deeper than a lot of other reactors. Stay well mate, and I'll catch you when you're feeling up to it.

Mark Rankin

Take as much time as you need and sorry people suck. I will miss you and look forward to your return. You always brighten my day. You’re my cinnamon roll. Love ya’

Lostmyshoe22

I get that ☺️ I’ll be here when you return 🤗 be safe and you’ll be missed 😎

Eve Black

I haven't watched your latest reaction, so I had no idea that people were being rude. You are beloved, please remember that and take all the time you need.

Rachael

Good luck. I hope you are feeling better soon. Your reactions to OUAT are always thoughtful and insightful. Take as much time as you need.

Paul Fisher

Take care of yourself and come back to us whenever you are ready. Buffy is my favorite show and thanks to you I appreciate it even more.

Vicky N

Sorry you are struggling. I hope the time away helps.

So sorry you're having a tough time -- definitely take as long as you need before getting back to BtVS/Angel. As much as I crave watching your reactions, they're not exactly relaxing and light-hearted shows most of the time, especially if you're not in a good headspace.

boleynns

Dearest Liam, I just wanted to write this little note to tell you that you are awesome! You are by far my favorite reactor, and I`m alway impressed with how reflected you talk about the shows you react to. I`m mainly here for Buffy, but also watch some of the other things you post... I think taking some time off sounds like a good idea, and I hope it will help you. I understand what it is to feel self-concious, because I am that way to. But I want you to know that I appreciate everthing you do, and I hope you soon feel better. Hugs xoxo

HoneyBea

Sorry you're feeling burned out, but I'm not surprised. You've set an ambitious schedule and pace for yourself. You deserve a break, a vacation, the time to watch something just because you want to without people looking over your virtual shoulder. Or not: If you just want to turn off the TV device for a week, that's good too.

Steve Maxey

I second this, big-time. A bit of a Buffy break might be a really good idea. I love these reactions, but not at the expense of someone else's stress levels.

Hazel Angus

Stay safe and sane, Mr. That's the most important thing! Sorry to hear about the self-doubt, I know how much of a pain that is. I think the general atmosphere is rather down at the moment. The collective mental health of the world has taken a bit of a hit, for obvious reasons. Try and get some sun and if at all possible, sit on some grass or be around green and growing things.

Hazel Angus

Same as many of the commentors here, I never say anything. Mostly because I don't want accidentally spoil something for you in my excitement. That being said you are so intuned with what is going on with the shows it is crazy, You are a fantastic reactor sometimes I find myself just watching your after thoughts to see what you've picked up on, usually much earlier than I ever did. Make sure you get out of your house and just sit in the sun for a bit(If you have any), absence of the sun can make processing the emotions during this time even harder. We love you, take care!

Heather Flores-Ricks

I totally get how you feel. Rude comments from Doctor who fans online have temporarily ruined that show for me and any enjoyment I get from it is gone for the time being.

John Sturchio

You take your time, we don't owe you anything. Sometimes haters get to us because they're louder, but we have to remember that there are plenty of people out there who like what we do but don't say anything. I've never commented before, but I still think you're the most insightful and thoughtful reactor I've ever watched. You provide in-depth analyses and your ability to predict future plot points is extraordinary. Whenever you're ready, we'll be here to watch.

Yesmydog

Take the time you need. Some fans are not cool some time (and this season of buffy is hard on nerves for somes…) You deserve much more than you got. Take care.

Good luck and please embrace the self-care. I've taken a pretty large step back from commenting and engaging on YouTube, etc., myself. It's not because I dislike the platforms or am enjoying the content any less or anything, it's just that things - videos and reactions included - got to be too much. I miss the interactions from time to time, but from a peace-of-mind standpoint, stepping back was the best thing I could have done. We'll miss you but will welcome you back.

Bean's friend

Take care of yourself and take all the time you need, we will be as patient as needed. I wish I could help you feel better! I know it's easier said than done, but try to not let the hateful people with their hateful comments get to you! Some people really suck....but for every 1 person that's a total jerk to you, there's like 100 of us that love and adore you! You take care of you and we will see you when you're ready! ❤

Kelly Keel

It's sad to hear that, but also it's totally ok and understandable. Take all the time you need and of course, take care of yourself, because that is quite important, especially in these times. I don't use to comment on your videos, because sometimes it's hard for me to elaborate a decent comment in English (it is not my tongue language). But I think that from now on I'm goint to make an effort if that helps somehow, because I really REALLY enjoy your reactions and afterthoughts. They are so deep, genuine and elaborated that makes me feel like I'm watching my favourite tv show (a.k.a. Buffy) again for the first time. So, DON'T LET THE MUGGLES GET YOU DOWN! Sometimes people are just.... people. Ignore them and feel the love :P Regards from Spain!

Laura Navarro Díaz

We appreciate you Liam, take care of yourself and take your time. We will wait patiently for your amazing reactions.

Christine Ester

People already said it, I'm gonna say it too: take care of yourself Liam. If you need time away from toxic comments (or anything else), do it, we'll still be there when you'll be back. I really enjoy your content, you do great character analysis and I nearly always find myself emphatically agreeing with your view, telling myself "Finally someone who doesn't let himself be blinded by his love for these flawed but really human characters". That's how I have always reacted to a Buffyverse episode and it feels really good to watch someone go through the same feelings I had back in the days. So thanks for sharing that with us, I'm sorry for not saying it often enough, I'm the silent kind of follower (and French, so clearly not used to write that much in English as you can probably see ^^' ). I wish you a very good and very refreshing break. I hope you'll come back to us with a renewed confidence that what you're doing is great, ready to laugh and cry (I can promise you both) for the rest of the shows. ♥

Take care. I hope you can find the joy in our favorite shows again.

Anyone who takes the time to purposely send hate to someone else is so incredibly pathetic. I pity those people, they must have such sad little lives. Thinking of them as just utter failures of human beings made me disregard their opinions a lot more. You should only care about what useful people think about you, try and discard the useless ones as sad losers wallowing in their sad lives with nothing better to do. I’m sorry they exist and have gotten you down.

Mary Kate

Take your time, Liam

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My heart was breaking for you in the afterthoughts video. 💔 Take all the time you need. Please don't listen to the trolls and keep that "they can fuck off" attitude. Buffy has helped many of us through a time in life. We will be here when you get back. 💞❤️🤓

RavenSteal

Really sorry to hear that Liam. Please take all the time you need. Your reactions are the most consistently brilliant and insightful to this show (and this season especially), of any reactor I've seen to date. I hope you'll stay unaffected by fandom toxicity and take time out for yourself as the whole point is for you to enjoy the show and not have to endure hateful comments from anyone. You have a huge number of genuine fans and well wishers ♥️

Take your time. 😊 Everyone needs a break every now and then. You do you and get back to things when you feel better again. ☺️☺️

Nicologik

Yes, take all the time you need. Especially from Buffy. Season 6 and the intense discussions it brings out in the comments section are not something you want to be watching when real world things are weighing on you. I seriously recommend taking a long break from it, it's hard to watch even at the best of times. <3 Take care of yourself, we'll be here when you're ready.

Miranda

The latter two mainly

Sometimes we all need a break to recharge. Just take care of yourself, we'll still be here when you're feeling better.

peggin

Oh no! Yes, whatever you need. Is it the depressing/darker content on buffy that's getting to you, or are comment sections getting bad, or just life stuff...? Whatever it is <3 <3

SpikesEcho

Take care. <3

Jay

Some people can be shits! Take a break mate. You dont often take breaks so rest and relax. Try not to let idiots get you down.

Jon Dub

Really sorry to hear that, Liam. Yours are the best, most insightful reactions I've seen to the show, and be assured that all of us support you. But I know these are hard times, and the job of a reactor can be stressful at the best of times, so definitely take all the time you need. We'll be here

Khanach

Look after yourself :) x

Take care of yourself. Do whatever you need to. We’ll see you when you feel up to it. Take your time. Thank you for lifting our spirits with your content. Let us know if we can give back in any way. Until the next time, stay safe.

RevanTheRebel

Take your time

Amanda Logsdon

Take care of yourself, Liam. ❤

Bixgirl1