The Lindquists

[Margie]

Woah Nelly! Official reports came out that the YouTube shut down of comments is because it was uncovered that a pedophile ring was time stamping in the comment section when kids were in their UNDERWEAR, boys with no shirts on, etc

YouTube had made a statement that the channels they disabled comments for were content creators who were NOT actively monitoring their comments.


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Holy shit!!!! That’s fucking disgusting. That means her kids have been viewed sexually by pedos. I hope she’s sick to her stomach. That terrifies me. I can’t say I completely support people putting their kids on the internet, for THIS EXACT issue! Unreal!

[TeachIT]

Little Miss spokeswoman for YouTube is mighty quiet on the topic this afternoon

[okaythatlldo]

It seems so backwards to me that parents can consent on their children’s behalf to being filmed/posted on YouTube, and then profit off it? “Yes, I do consent to my child being watched on YouTube millions of times by millions of strangers so that I can make a living.” How fucked up is that.

I remember a few years ago, Ellie and Jared posted a video titled “6 kids in a bathtub” or something to that effect. The video featured a mix of boy and girl cousins all in a tub together, and ranging in age from a baby boy to a 6 year old girl. That video had THREE TIMES the amount of views that their videos normally get. What does that tell you? It’s so sick. I just tried to search for it and I think it has been taken down - thank goodness!!

How much money did they make off that video? How many of those views were by pedophiles who used it as pornographic material? How many images from that video are still floating around on the dark net?

And these kids’ parents consented to this and made money off of it? Disgusting. The lines are way too blurred. Safer to keep your kids out of it.


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[Margie]

It seems so backwards to me that parents can consent on their children’s behalf to being filmed/posted on YouTube, and then profit off it? “Yes, I do consent to my child being watched on YouTube millions of times by millions of strangers so that I can make a living.” How fucked up is that.

I remember a few years ago, Ellie and Jared posted a video titled “6 kids in a bathtub” or something to that effect. The video featured a mix of boy and girl cousins all in a tub together, and ranging in age from a baby boy to a 6 year old girl. That video had THREE TIMES the amount of views that their videos normally get. What does that tell you? It’s so sick. I just tried to search for it and I think it has been taken down - thank goodness!!

How much money did they make off that video? How many of those views were by pedophiles who used it as pornographic material? How many images from that video are still floating around on the dark net?

And these kids’ parents consented to this and made money off of it? Disgusting. The lines are way too blurred. Safer to keep your kids out of it.


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YES!!! I can’t agree more! I think people exploiting their kids this way is absolutely horrific. I mean, my kids have NOTHING to do with my day job... This is what youtubers need to remember. You can have a YouTube channel without your kids! Big shock. Also, to be perfectly honest, I really don’t care to see any youtubers kids. I’m here for the mom portion, I need someone to relate to. Watching 3 minutes of your kid dancing isn’t cute to me. I have my own kids to watch do that... and I think like any mom... my kids doing it are cuter I really don’t care about your kids doing it, and I know that you don’t care about my kids doing it either, so let’s just keep our kids off the internet, okay?

[TeachIT]

It seems so backwards to me that parents can consent on their children’s behalf to being filmed/posted on YouTube, and then profit off it? “Yes, I do consent to my child being watched on YouTube millions of times by millions of strangers so that I can make a living.” How fucked up is that.

I remember a few years ago, Ellie and Jared posted a video titled “6 kids in a bathtub” or something to that effect. The video featured a mix of boy and girl cousins all in a tub together, and ranging in age from a baby boy to a 6 year old girl. That video had THREE TIMES the amount of views that their videos normally get. What does that tell you? It’s so sick. I just tried to search for it and I think it has been taken down - thank goodness!!

How much money did they make off that video? How many of those views were by pedophiles who used it as pornographic material? How many images from that video are still floating around on the dark net?

And these kids’ parents consented to this and made money off of it? Disgusting. The lines are way too blurred. Safer to keep your kids out of it.


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YES!!! I can’t agree more! I think people exploiting their kids this way is absolutely horrific. I mean, my kids have NOTHING to do with my day job... This is what youtubers need to remember. You can have a YouTube channel without your kids! Big shock. Also, to be perfectly honest, I really don’t care to see any youtubers kids. I’m here for the mom portion, I need someone to relate to. Watching 3 minutes of your kid dancing isn’t cute to me. I have my own kids to watch do that... and I think like any mom... my kids doing it are cuter I really don’t care about your kids doing it, and I know that you don’t care about my kids doing it either, so let’s just keep our kids off the internet, okay?

YESSSSSSS. I have no desire to watch other people’s kids. My own kids make me watch all their dances, songs, silly antics, and that’s plenty for me. Babies are cute, but after Forde was about a year old I found Elle’s family vlogs to get super boring. Toddlers can be obnoxious, needy, whiny, etc. Trust me I have them. I don’t watch to watch videos of other people’s whiny kids. And that isn’t personal against Forde, ALL toddlers/preK kids are that way, and it’s especially uninteresting when it’s someone else’s kid. It’s not poor Fordes fault that his mom is exploiting him and trying to make a quick buck off of him, immortalizing his potty training poop moments, bathtome, and general annoying toddler-ness forever on YouTube. Is Elle even thinking about the long term effects of her “mom boss” life?

[Pamomma8422]

Did you see her recent insta stories... what do you think she is upset about? Do you think she is having trouble with her you tube channel and getting comments turned back on? Def seemed something like that as she didnt post her video today either.

[Nacholife]

Did you see her recent insta stories... what do you think she is upset about? Do you think she is having trouble with her you tube channel and getting comments turned back on? Def seemed something like that as she didnt post her video today either.

Oh absolutely! I’m thinking she either has an issue with a sponsored video (maybe they didn’t approve it!) or if she was going to be posting another “extraordinary person” vlog then I bet she’s blocked because her last video had her son in his underwear. YouTube is under major fire right now because of the pedophile ring tagging videos showing naked kids, potty training, etc

I wouldn’t be surprised by either of these. Her sponsored videos are so lame! I can’t believe companies pay her. She got paid by TWO different bread companies and yet in her “what I eat in a day vlog” she doesn’t even use bread for her toast. She’s such a fake and a lot of her viewers can see through her.

Also, her hash tags now include #minimalistmom #minimalistmotherhood and #momof3


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[Pamomma8422]

So what I dont get though is why some vloggers have their comments shut off but other dont. Seems like all the real big channels are fine but some of the smaller ones are having issues. They all post similar content. I've never really seen any creepy comments on elles channel and I'm sure of there were she would have deleted it

[TeachIT]

Well, she blocked me for replying KINDLY to a comment on her most recent post about being sensitive to those who’ve lost children (and calling yourself a “real mother”). Not that I needed evidence that she’s blocking anyone who even kindly disagrees with her, but there it is.

[TeachIT]

Actually, I didn’t even disagree with Elle or say anything about her, I just thanked the commenter for their sensitivity. I lost a child recently and all of the “real moms... drink coffee/have spit up on their hair/never get sleep” stuff can hurt sometimes. I don’t have a living baby, but I’m still a mom and I still went through birth even. The commenter just pointed that out to elle, and I thanked them for being sensitive and kind because those of us experiencing a loss can be hurt by words like those sometimes. Elle deleted it and blocked me. But she “only deletes when there’s controversy and arguments” right??

Elle, I know you read here. You’re always talking about how those of us here on this forum aren’t brave enough to confront you directly. How about this, YOU aren’t brave enough. You know who I am, and what I’ve been through, but still deleted my comment because it made you look bad. So please, feel free to reach out to me and let me know whatever “valid” reason you have for deleting my comment THANKING someone in your “community” for exhibiting compassion towards mothers who’ve lost children. Since you’re so much braver than us, I’m sure you’ll have no problem explaining yourself.

[okaythatlldo]

Actually, I didn’t even disagree with Elle or say anything about her, I just thanked the commenter for their sensitivity. I lost a child recently and all of the “real moms... drink coffee/have spit up on their hair/never get sleep” stuff can hurt sometimes. I don’t have a living baby, but I’m still a mom and I still went through birth even. The commenter just pointed that out to elle, and I thanked them for being sensitive and kind because those of us experiencing a loss can be hurt by words like those sometimes. Elle deleted it and blocked me. But she “only deletes when there’s controversy and arguments” right??

Elle, I know you read here. You’re always talking about how those of us here on this forum aren’t brave enough to confront you directly. How about this, YOU aren’t brave enough. You know who I am, and what I’ve been through, but still deleted my comment because it made you look bad. So please, feel free to reach out to me and let me know whatever “valid” reason you have for deleting my comment THANKING someone in your “community” for exhibiting compassion towards mothers who’ve lost children. Since you’re so much braver than us, I’m sure you’ll have no problem explaining yourself.

I’m so sorry for your loss! I can’t even imagine.

I think I saw that comment. Is this the one where Elle replied “It was a joke ”? I can’t believe she deleted that exchange. The comments don’t make her look bad...she makes herself look bad with that awful response! It was a learning experience for Elle and yet she took the low road instead of apologizing. You’re right - she is weak! She should be ashamed of herself.


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[BeepBoop28]

Actually, I didn’t even disagree with Elle or say anything about her, I just thanked the commenter for their sensitivity. I lost a child recently and all of the “real moms... drink coffee/have spit up on their hair/never get sleep” stuff can hurt sometimes. I don’t have a living baby, but I’m still a mom and I still went through birth even. The commenter just pointed that out to elle, and I thanked them for being sensitive and kind because those of us experiencing a loss can be hurt by words like those sometimes. Elle deleted it and blocked me. But she “only deletes when there’s controversy and arguments” right??

Elle, I know you read here. You’re always talking about how those of us here on this forum aren’t brave enough to confront you directly. How about this, YOU aren’t brave enough. You know who I am, and what I’ve been through, but still deleted my comment because it made you look bad. So please, feel free to reach out to me and let me know whatever “valid” reason you have for deleting my comment THANKING someone in your “community” for exhibiting compassion towards mothers who’ve lost children. Since you’re so much braver than us, I’m sure you’ll have no problem explaining yourself.

I’m so sorry for your loss. That must have been devastating. To be honest, I had never even thought of those memes that way and this has opened my eyes to being more sensitive in the future.

Also - for someone who is labeling herself ‘pregnant mom of three’ out of love for her unborn baby it sure is hypocritical of her to be so uncaring when someone points out how that could be hurtful. She should have acknowledged she missed the mark and didn’t mean offense.

It’s not even ‘funny’...too long, too many things (2 shows, all characters, and theme songs...), and not vague enough to be related to a wider audience.

What was a mildy annoying post - since it at least wasn’t an ad - has become a poor post.

[TeachIT]

Actually, I didn’t even disagree with Elle or say anything about her, I just thanked the commenter for their sensitivity. I lost a child recently and all of the “real moms... drink coffee/have spit up on their hair/never get sleep” stuff can hurt sometimes. I don’t have a living baby, but I’m still a mom and I still went through birth even. The commenter just pointed that out to elle, and I thanked them for being sensitive and kind because those of us experiencing a loss can be hurt by words like those sometimes. Elle deleted it and blocked me. But she “only deletes when there’s controversy and arguments” right??

Elle, I know you read here. You’re always talking about how those of us here on this forum aren’t brave enough to confront you directly. How about this, YOU aren’t brave enough. You know who I am, and what I’ve been through, but still deleted my comment because it made you look bad. So please, feel free to reach out to me and let me know whatever “valid” reason you have for deleting my comment THANKING someone in your “community” for exhibiting compassion towards mothers who’ve lost children. Since you’re so much braver than us, I’m sure you’ll have no problem explaining yourself.

I’m so sorry for your loss. That must have been devastating. To be honest, I had never even thought of those memes that way and this has opened my eyes to being more sensitive in the future.

Also - for someone who is labeling herself ‘pregnant mom of three’ out of love for her unborn baby it sure is hypocritical of her to be so uncaring when someone points out how that could be hurtful. She should have acknowledged she missed the mark and didn’t mean offense.

It’s not even ‘funny’...too long, too many things (2 shows, all characters, and theme songs...), and not vague enough to be related to a wider audience.

What was a mildy annoying post - since it at least wasn’t an ad - has become a poor post.

Thanks both of you for the thoughts. It’s been rough, and maybe lends to my lack of patience for these YT moms exploiting their children and putting them in predatory situations.

I also want to just say, I can have a good laugh at a meme. I totally get the joke, it IS funny sometimes. But Elle isn’t funny. I never wouldn’t replied myself on her post warning her that the mention of “real moms...” is triggering for some, BUT when I saw someone else did my heart jumped and I felt so thankful that there are such compassionate people out there. So I thanked them. And she deleted and blocked.

[TeachIT]

Actually, I didn’t even disagree with Elle or say anything about her, I just thanked the commenter for their sensitivity. I lost a child recently and all of the “real moms... drink coffee/have spit up on their hair/never get sleep” stuff can hurt sometimes. I don’t have a living baby, but I’m still a mom and I still went through birth even. The commenter just pointed that out to elle, and I thanked them for being sensitive and kind because those of us experiencing a loss can be hurt by words like those sometimes. Elle deleted it and blocked me. But she “only deletes when there’s controversy and arguments” right??

Elle, I know you read here. You’re always talking about how those of us here on this forum aren’t brave enough to confront you directly. How about this, YOU aren’t brave enough. You know who I am, and what I’ve been through, but still deleted my comment because it made you look bad. So please, feel free to reach out to me and let me know whatever “valid” reason you have for deleting my comment THANKING someone in your “community” for exhibiting compassion towards mothers who’ve lost children. Since you’re so much braver than us, I’m sure you’ll have no problem explaining yourself.

I’m so sorry for your loss. That must have been devastating. To be honest, I had never even thought of those memes that way and this has opened my eyes to being more sensitive in the future.

Also - for someone who is labeling herself ‘pregnant mom of three’ out of love for her unborn baby it sure is hypocritical of her to be so uncaring when someone points out how that could be hurtful. She should have acknowledged she missed the mark and didn’t mean offense.

It’s not even ‘funny’...too long, too many things (2 shows, all characters, and theme songs...), and not vague enough to be related to a wider audience.

What was a mildy annoying post - since it at least wasn’t an ad - has become a poor post.

Thanks both of you for the thoughts. It’s been rough, and maybe lends to my lack of patience for these YT moms exploiting their children and putting them in predatory situations.

I also want to just say, I can have a good laugh at a meme. I totally get the joke, it IS funny sometimes. But Elle isn’t funny. I never wouldn’t replied myself on her post warning her that the mention of “real moms...” is triggering for some, BUT when I saw someone else did my heart jumped and I felt so thankful that there are such compassionate people out there. So I thanked them. And she deleted and blocked.

[Notablogger]

She has become so smug with this pregnancy. It’s like she forgets what it is like to struggle with infertility. Perhaps because her struggle didn’t feel that real or genuine. It’s hard to believe that she even called it infertility when she’ll be giving birth to her third child shortly after her second child turns three.

She’s been off lately and I know she’ll blame the pregnancy but her inconsistency and hypocrisy makes me wonder how she continues to get sponsorships and viewers who adore her without question.

And for the love of god, you are not a pregnant mom of three. Sorry, I have to be basic with my insult here and call her stupid for that one.

[BeepBoop28]

But also from a ‘brand’ view point. To be fair, I have zero knowledge about how you tubers establish their brand and stay in brand etc, but she did introduce this whole infertility component to her channel and to be so blatantly off-brand by disregarding that comment with an insensitive ‘it was a joke’ and a laughing emoji demonstrates, to me anyway, that her struggle was barely a struggle and her experience has not really shaped her for the better.

Heck, she apologized for saying a pee-smelling Cohen smelled like a ‘homeless person’ (or something to that effect), she can’t appropriately apologize or acknowledge this?

[Seriouslysweetie]

Actually, I didn’t even disagree with Elle or say anything about her, I just thanked the commenter for their sensitivity. I lost a child recently and all of the “real moms... drink coffee/have spit up on their hair/never get sleep” stuff can hurt sometimes. I don’t have a living baby, but I’m still a mom and I still went through birth even. The commenter just pointed that out to elle, and I thanked them for being sensitive and kind because those of us experiencing a loss can be hurt by words like those sometimes. Elle deleted it and blocked me. But she “only deletes when there’s controversy and arguments” right??

Elle, I know you read here. You’re always talking about how those of us here on this forum aren’t brave enough to confront you directly. How about this, YOU aren’t brave enough. You know who I am, and what I’ve been through, but still deleted my comment because it made you look bad. So please, feel free to reach out to me and let me know whatever “valid” reason you have for deleting my comment THANKING someone in your “community” for exhibiting compassion towards mothers who’ve lost children. Since you’re so much braver than us, I’m sure you’ll have no problem explaining yourself.

So sorry for your loss . Losing a child at any stage is terrible.

I just don't understand Elle's logic in deleting your comment! It makes me think even more that she just did it selfishly so she wouldn't look bad. So damn insensitive!!!

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[Nacholife]

But also from a ‘brand’ view point. To be fair, I have zero knowledge about how you tubers establish their brand and stay in brand etc, but she did introduce this whole infertility component to her channel and to be so blatantly off-brand by disregarding that comment with an insensitive ‘it was a joke’ and a laughing emoji demonstrates, to me anyway, that her struggle was barely a struggle and her experience has not really shaped her for the better.

Heck, she apologized for saying a pee-smelling Cohen smelled like a ‘homeless person’ (or something to that effect), she can’t appropriately apologize or acknowledge this?

Uggh I forgot about that urine comment and homeless people. Her real self slips out more often than she thinks, that she is insensitive to others. I started noticing this way back when she posted the “dumb blonde” iPhone unboxing.


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[Seriouslysweetie]

I'm just going to say it. Her infertility was a struggle to her enough so she can pity herself but not enough to relate to other's true hard struggle with it.

Clearly she made her life for the views and whatever the narrative she thinks will boost that she will do.

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[Margie]

You guys, I have to say, I truly don’t think Elle ever had infertility. I honestly believe that she just didn’t want to have sex with Dan And if my belief is true, I think that’s exactly why she is so insensitive and doesn’t actually give a shit about other people’s infertility and struggle. I also have a sneaking suspicion that this entire “infertility” journey is why she’s no longer friends with Randy and Anna.

And TeachIT, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss, I don’t know your struggle personally, but I have friends who have experienced loss at various stages and it is traumatizing, horrific, and something I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. There are truly no words to describe it, and Elle blocking and deleting you over it?! What a fucking cunt. Sorry for that awful language, but it is warranted. ESPECIALLY after her friend bits of paradis lost her son... i’d think that having seen first hand the suffering of another mother would soften your heart and at least make you receptive to receiving constructive comments like this. I know when my good friend had a stillborn, it changed my world view entirely. Comments I would have flippantly made before, I now know are “no go zones”. Elle is honestly one of the worst humans I know. Absolutely unreal. She will do anything and tear anyone down just to ensure that her image is stark white, unfortunately for her, having that kind of an attitude is EXACTLY why sites like this exist.

Hey Elle, do you see any gossip boards on people like Amandamuse? No, you don’t. Wanna know why? Because she faces critique head on and is open and receptive to opinions that don’t align with her own. Guess what else that does? It makes you mature as a person and develop a broader appreciation for all people and in return they will appreciate you.

What a dunce.