Bonnie and Joel: Don't Call Me Bud - Part 5

[lmmomSD]

You act like you all are perfect parents judging bonnie over the littlest of things lmao

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There's no happy medium here. It's either be on someone's dick, or run 'em to the ground.

A lot of it is just plain hypocrisy - judging others differently to the way we judge ourselves, or even other vlogger families - different rules for different players.

I find it fun to imagine how wild the boards would be going if Missy or even Ellie pulled half the shit Bonnie has said or done, that is spoken about on this board. Imagine if Missy couldn't remember Finn's birthday... Just close your eyes and imagine it.

I totally admit to being a hypocrite. I even said that if Missy or Ellie forgot their baby's birthday, I would be all over them. I agree that Bonnie gets a break on things because people like her. I also think she does some unsafe things. I have a hard time slamming her because I do like her. I admit that. But I also think that people on this thread have been respectful of dissenting opinions. Or at least of the people stating those opinions. Nobody is saying anyone is stupid or anything like that. The "sanctimommy" comments aren't really nice, but there aren't many of them.

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[alym0326]

As someone who isn't the biggest Bonnie fan, I think both sides can be dismissive at times...

The Bonnie fans can give her passes because she's likeable or they themselves have done whatever it is she's being criticized for, while the other side can recognize that she's likeable, and not allow that to change their opinion of whatever she did being wrong/bad in their eyes. Both sides are entitled to their opinions, but have both been dismissive by the Bonnie fans saying that she just raises her children differently/grew up differently, giving her passes that we wouldn't give other youtubers, etc., or the people criticizing saying that the Bonnie fans are stuck up her ass, or minions. I agree with Actuallydear that there is no happy medium here. I wish we could all just accept everyone's opinions and engage in a discussion instead of dismissing the other sides opinion.

Anywho, I don't see a huge deal about Joel carrying Linc in the basket because of how slow he was going, and where he was. If it were on the road, that'd be a different story.


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[alym0326]

You act like you all are perfect parents judging bonnie over the littlest of things lmao

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There's no happy medium here. It's either be on someone's dick, or run 'em to the ground.

A lot of it is just plain hypocrisy - judging others differently to the way we judge ourselves, or even other vlogger families - different rules for different players.

I find it fun to imagine how wild the boards would be going if Missy or even Ellie pulled half the shit Bonnie has said or done, that is spoken about on this board. Imagine if Missy couldn't remember Finn's birthday... Just close your eyes and imagine it.

I totally admit to being a hypocrite. I even said that if Missy or Ellie forgot their baby's birthday, I would be all over them. I agree that Bonnie gets a break on things because people like her. I also think she does some unsafe things. I have a hard time slamming her because I do like her. I admit that. But I also think that people on this thread have been respectful of dissenting opinions. Or at least of the people stating those opinions. Nobody is saying anyone is stupid or anything like that. The "sanctimommy" comments aren't really nice, but there aren't many of them.

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The difference is that there are people who don't admit to being hypocritical, I appreciate that you can admit that there are parenting choices you give Bonnie a pass for that you wouldn't think twice about ripping Ellie/missy apart for.


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[westwuff]

People keep pointing out that they like Bonnie and that's one of the reasons that she gets a pass on certain things. The reason other YouTubers don't get the same consideration is because they've consistently shown they hide things, distort the truth, and exploit their children. There hasn't been a pattern of this type of behavior made readily apparent in Bonnie's vlogs. Safety is important to me. I wouldn't have done what Joel did and my daughter always wears a helmet. But Joel rode the bike with Lincoln in the basket to have fun with his kid, not to show off for the vlog. That does make a difference when comparing vloggers.

[Sarai]

The reason other YouTubers don't get the same consideration is because they've consistently shown they hide things, distort the truth, and exploit their children. There hasn't been a pattern of this type of behavior made readily apparent in Bonnie's vlogs.

Is Bonnie all that different ? She's hiding the fact Joel quit his job (Let's be real people. No one has that much vacation time), and has used some questionable thumbnails. Bonnie isn't a saint. At the end of the day, she's still exploiting her kids like the rest of them.

[Sarai]

The reason other YouTubers don't get the same consideration is because they've consistently shown they hide things, distort the truth, and exploit their children. There hasn't been a pattern of this type of behavior made readily apparent in Bonnie's vlogs.

Is Bonnie all that different ? She's hiding the fact Joel quit his job (Let's be real people. No one has that much vacation time), and has used some questionable thumbnails. Bonnie isn't a saint. At the end of the day, she's still exploiting her kids like the rest of them.

[BadWolf]

The reason other YouTubers don't get the same consideration is because they've consistently shown they hide things, distort the truth, and exploit their children. There hasn't been a pattern of this type of behavior made readily apparent in Bonnie's vlogs.

Is Bonnie all that different ? She's hiding the fact Joel quit his job (Let's be real people. No one has that much vacation time), and has used some questionable thumbnails. Bonnie isn't a saint. At the end of the day, she's still exploiting her kids like the rest of them.

Why is everyone pushing so hard? No one is trying to sell people on why they should be giving Bonnie a pass too. Most posters are saying they acknowledge her faults, but still like her. They are entitled to their opinion. I've seen you make this same post every few days. That's your opinion, but people are entitled to theirs as well.

Lets face it, if you look at it this way they are all guilty. We should just be hating on all vloggers all the time.

[Sarai]

Really, because every time someone tries to criticize Bonnie, HelloSweetie or someone jumps in and shuts it down. This thread is basically a Kiss Bonnie's Ass thread. And yeah people come here to hate on vloggers or "snark". Wtf do you think a gossip forum is for? Calm down, granny!

[tratra58]

You act like you all are perfect parents judging bonnie over the littlest of things lmao

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There's no happy medium here. It's either be on someone's dick, or run 'em to the ground.

A lot of it is just plain hypocrisy - judging others differently to the way we judge ourselves, or even other vlogger families - different rules for different players.

I find it fun to imagine how wild the boards would be going if Missy or even Ellie pulled half the shit Bonnie has said or done, that is spoken about on this board. Imagine if Missy couldn't remember Finn's birthday... Just close your eyes and imagine it.

I totally admit to being a hypocrite. I even said that if Missy or Ellie forgot their baby's birthday, I would be all over them. I agree that Bonnie gets a break on things because people like her. I also think she does some unsafe things. I have a hard time slamming her because I do like her. I admit that. But I also think that people on this thread have been respectful of dissenting opinions. Or at least of the people stating those opinions. Nobody is saying anyone is stupid or anything like that. The "sanctimommy" comments aren't really nice, but there aren't many of them.

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I absolutely agree where I've seen posted messages respectful of other's opinions. It is a message board for goodness sakes where you find opposite view points.

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[tratra58]

The reason other YouTubers don't get the same consideration is because they've consistently shown they hide things, distort the truth, and exploit their children. There hasn't been a pattern of this type of behavior made readily apparent in Bonnie's vlogs.

Is Bonnie all that different ? She's hiding the fact Joel quit his job (Let's be real people. No one has that much vacation time), and has used some questionable thumbnails. Bonnie isn't a saint. At the end of the day, she's still exploiting her kids like the rest of them.

I think it was interesting Bonnie's response where you could see she had her son's wrong birthday pointed out in the comments negatively. I think it was the first time she was called out and it bothered her. It is strange Joel just doesn't say he quit his job. Perhaps he is adjusting to the fact his wife is their main source of income. I agree they are no different than other vloggers.

There's no happy medium here. It's either be on someone's dick, or run 'em to the ground.

A lot of it is just plain hypocrisy - judging others differently to the way we judge ourselves, or even other vlogger families - different rules for different players.

I find it fun to imagine how wild the boards would be going if Missy or even Ellie pulled half the shit Bonnie has said or done, that is spoken about on this board. Imagine if Missy couldn't remember Finn's birthday... Just close your eyes and imagine it.

I totally admit to being a hypocrite. I even said that if Missy or Ellie forgot their baby's birthday, I would be all over them. I agree that Bonnie gets a break on things because people like her. I also think she does some unsafe things. I have a hard time slamming her because I do like her. I admit that. But I also think that people on this thread have been respectful of dissenting opinions. Or at least of the people stating those opinions. Nobody is saying anyone is stupid or anything like that. The "sanctimommy" comments aren't really nice, but there aren't many of them.

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I absolutely agree where I've seen posted messages respectful of other's opinions. It is a message board for goodness sakes where you find opposite view points.

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[nutbagmcgee]

The difference is that there are people who don't admit to being hypocritical, I appreciate that you can admit that there are parenting choices you give Bonnie a pass for that you wouldn't think twice about ripping Ellie/missy apart for.


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Why does it even matter if people admit to being hypocritical? You think they are hypocrites, why do they have to agree with your opinion?


I like Bonnie, I like Joel, I do give them passes because the good outweighs the bad. No one is perfect. I think she is a good (but old school) mom. Can I say that about Missy and Ellie. Absolutely not.
She adores her kids, they are clean, well loved, she does things with them, she lets them be kids.
She also sucks at car seat safety, feeds them junk all the time and lets them roam the neighborhood.

I am sure if we all put You Tube videos up of ourselves, each one of us would find flaws in another. I am uber anal about car seat safety and feed my kids well but I yell at my kids. You may be lax about car seat safety and feed your children Lunchables daily but act like Mary Poppins. Would my good outweigh my bad? Who knows? Would yours?

Do Bonnies good mom moments outweigh her bad?
Do Missys?
Do Ellies?

[nutbagmcgee]

No auntie Ellie or Jared at Lincolns birthday party thing in the park. No the rest of family.

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Ellie and Jared had to get family pictures, their schedules are so jammed packed that Saturday is the only day they could do it. Duh.

I enjoyed todays vlog, no shrieking or yelling. Just a relaxed day enjoying baby Lincs birthday.

[MommaLindsey2]

Ok seriously I wish Bonnie would lower the crib mattress! He is going to climb out and fall on his head! Look she asked him if he wanted out and he was able to get a leg up without even trying. Ugh you are supposed to lower it as soon or before they start pulling up.


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[chipmunks]

Ok seriously I wish Bonnie would lower the crib mattress! He is going to climb out and fall on his head! Look she asked him if he wanted out and he was able to get a leg up without even trying. Ugh you are supposed to lower it as soon or before they start pulling up.


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I hope you posted this before you finished the video because she mentions Joel lowered it and showed it lowered in the video.

[BadWolf]

Really, because every time someone tries to criticize Bonnie, HelloSweetie or someone jumps in and shuts it down. This thread is basically a Kiss Bonnie's Ass thread. And yeah people come here to hate on vloggers or "snark". Wtf do you think a gossip forum is for? Calm down, granny!

So basically what you are saying is that you want to say your opinion and have the other side shut up. That's not a discussion, that's a one sided argument. If the majority agrees, then that tends to be the way the discussion goes.

Like I said, both sides are entitled to their opinion.

[MommaLindsey2]

Ok seriously I wish Bonnie would lower the crib mattress! He is going to climb out and fall on his head! Look she asked him if he wanted out and he was able to get a leg up without even trying. Ugh you are supposed to lower it as soon or before they start pulling up.


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I hope you posted this before you finished the video because she mentions Joel lowered it and showed it lowered in the video.

yes I did. I saw they lowered it when I got further in the video. It is way to late though, thankfully he never fell and hurt himself before now.
My 9 month old is a little crazy and practically climbs out of his pack n play so he would have fallen out of there before now if his crib were like that. I do really like Bonnie I just side eye her safety concerns sometimes.


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[Carolina]

I really like her haircut it looks cute. Olivia has those moments where I find her annoying, when she was all over Lincoln's gift jaja is that age. I miss Boston's raspy voice.


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[Lurkerbert]

I know they are only kids, but I wish Bonnie and Joel would teach the kids some manners about opening other people's gifts. The snatching and screaming / whining was too much, I actually turned it off.

[izzythecat]

I absolutely loved Lincoln's simple birthday party at the park. You can tell Joel's dad just loves Lincoln so much. I didn't see it as big deal that she "forgot" his birthday because most people celebrate birthdays on the weekend anyways. I was so glad obnoxious, self absorbed Ellie and Jared didn't make an appearance. I love that Bonnie always ends the kids birthday vlogs with each kid saying what they love about the birthday kid.


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[alym0326]

The difference is that there are people who don't admit to being hypocritical, I appreciate that you can admit that there are parenting choices you give Bonnie a pass for that you wouldn't think twice about ripping Ellie/missy apart for.


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Why does it even matter if people admit to being hypocritical? You think they are hypocrites, why do they have to agree with your opinion?


I like Bonnie, I like Joel, I do give them passes because the good outweighs the bad. No one is perfect. I think she is a good (but old school) mom. Can I say that about Missy and Ellie. Absolutely not.
She adores her kids, they are clean, well loved, she does things with them, she lets them be kids.
She also sucks at car seat safety, feeds them junk all the time and lets them roam the neighborhood.

I am sure if we all put You Tube videos up of ourselves, each one of us would find flaws in another. I am uber anal about car seat safety and feed my kids well but I yell at my kids. You may be lax about car seat safety and feed your children Lunchables daily but act like Mary Poppins. Would my good outweigh my bad? Who knows? Would yours?

Do Bonnies good mom moments outweigh her bad?
Do Missys?
Do Ellies?

Sorry, I wasn't trying to say that people need to agree with my opinion or anything. What I was mainly trying to say about the hypocritical thing is that it can at times be frustrating that some people will dismiss things Bonnie's done, that they previously nagged Ellie or missy about. I.e., Jackson being in their front area by himself vs Boston being in the front area by himself. Do you know what I mean?

There are many people here who like Bonnie, that admit that she has faults, like HelloSweetie for example. But there are a few that don't.

I think everyone is allowed to have their own opinion about Bonnie, and I respect that. I just wish both sides were allowed to express it more freely without either side trying to shut it down. KWIM?


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