Criticizing the way Ruby and her sister dressed as a child seems a bit OTT? A lot of kids are super scruffy - they're young and usually out playing or making mischief or whatever - I'd be more worried if the two of them looked like dolls tbqh
Yup he’s definitely not anywhere near as problematic as Ruby or Jade! I think he does have a lack of awareness of his privilege, and I remember him going abroad at some point last year - I think to Europe - when the pandemic was going on, which massively pissed me off. Also I think he’s desperately trying to be an influencer which just irritates me definitely not as messed up as Ruby or Jade, but honestly I most studytubers are problematic in some way or anotherI agree.
Also, interested in your opinion of Jack. I’ve gotta be honest I don’t find him particularly problematic but maybe that’s just because I’m judging him on a scale of Ruby/Jade.
Jack also has a thread here by the way ! If you’re interested in reading about him more - not as long as Ruby or Jades which I suppose says something...I agree.
Also, interested in your opinion of Jack. I’ve gotta be honest I don’t find him particularly problematic but maybe that’s just because I’m judging him on a scale of Ruby/Jade.
I'm on the fence about Jack, but I did use his essay planning structure for my dissertation and found it incredibly helpful. Whereas I've never taken anything inspirational away from Ruby's videos ...Yes agreed! I absolutely have my issues with Jack Edwards (similar levels of unaware privilege), but when it comes to books I’m entirely unsurprised he got a first in English - and from Durham, one of the best English courses in the UK. He reads a far more diverse set of literature, and talks about what he’s read in a far more interesting and analytical way. I also feel like he isn’t aiming for the same audience as Ruby - his videos feel like they’re targeted at people around his age/uni students at least, so when he discusses books he isn’t hamstrung into needing to simplify for 13 year olds, which I think Ruby is.
If I had to rank studytubers according to how problematic they are, Jack and Ruby would be in the same tier (and Jade would be a whole other league). They both did the Holocaust Memorial Ad. Ruby fetishizes productivity but Jack massively pollutes the planet by taking weekend trips to foreign countries (during the pandemic too, he went to Berlin last summer). Gonna be honest I find him extremely cringy and think he's a massive twit. He has a thread on here tho, you should check it out lol.Yup he’s definitely not anywhere near as problematic as Ruby or Jade! I think he does have a lack of awareness of his privilege, and I remember him going abroad at some point last year - I think to Europe - when the pandemic was going on, which massively pissed me off. Also I think he’s desperately trying to be an influencer which just irritates me definitely not as messed up as Ruby or Jade, but honestly I most studytubers are problematic in some way or another
Oh damn, I'm a pauper with no Aga so I forgot about this possibilityProbably the heat from the aga keeping the floor warm
I think it’s more that ‘middle-class mucky’ thing that people get away with because they’re wealthier - the dirty home, the scruffy kids and dog hair everywhere. If someone from a lower-income background lived like that people would be very critical, but when the scruffy kids are dressed in Boden, the unwashed mugs are Emma Bridgewater, the house is bigger and the dogs are pedigree then it isn’t viewed in the same way. It’s a bit hypocritical especially as a lot of the people living like that would be the first to look down their noses at someone living in the same way on a Council Estate.Criticizing the way Ruby and her sister dressed as a child seems a bit OTT? A lot of kids are super scruffy - they're young and usually out playing or making mischief or whatever - I'd be more worried if the two of them looked like dolls tbqh
Yes exactly. You watch her study but don't learn how to study.I know "study with me" type videos are hugely popular but I have noticed for a studytuber, she doesn't actually make many videos where she provides tips on how to study effectively, uni/school tips, exam preparation videos etc which I find to be a bit unusual. I just had a quick scroll through her videos and based on titles, there's only one video that could be classified as that within the last year (how to write first class essays). I would have thought study tips would be highly requested?
Also just had a look at Emma Bridgewater mugs (not a thing where I live) and god, they're expensive. I don't know whether this is the Australia Tax (everything is more expensive here) but $42 AUD for a mug??? I understand they're handmade but geez.
Totally, I think her viewers might actually benefit from videos like that - how to take notes, how to prepare for exams, how to write essays, how to deal with burnout or stress or mental health issues related to university, tips and essentials for first year students, how to decide what to study in university, how to plan what to do after university, alternative routes if university isn't for you, her strategies to study English literature and analyse books...I know "study with me" type videos are hugely popular but I have noticed for a studytuber, she doesn't actually make many videos where she provides tips on how to study effectively, uni/school tips, exam preparation videos etc which I find to be a bit unusual. I just had a quick scroll through her videos and based on titles, there's only one video that could be classified as that within the last year (how to write first class essays). I would have thought study tips would be highly requested?
Also just had a look at Emma Bridgewater mugs (not a thing where I live) and god, they're expensive. I don't know whether this is the Australia Tax (everything is more expensive here) but $42 AUD for a mug??? I understand they're handmade but geez.
Yeah, at the moment she seems stuck in a rut with videos where she's unsure how best to keep her audience? I think mixing the history stuff and fun roleplay type things with some actual study tips rather than boring vlogs would be the best way to help her fans tbqhTotally, I think her viewers might actually benefit from videos like that - how to take notes, how to prepare for exams, how to write essays, how to deal with burnout or stress or mental health issues related to university, tips and essentials for first year students, how to decide what to study in university, how to plan what to do after university, alternative routes if university isn't for you, her strategies to study English literature and analyse books...
But she doesn't really talk much about that. Being a former head girl you'd think she'd really embrace the role of 'older sister/more experienced student' and try to provide guidance and advice for her young audience.
I think videos like that would be hugely beneficial to so many of her viewers who are young and, widely generalising here, a large amount seem to come from developing economies. I had the privilege of going to study day camps when I was in high school both in year 7 (during the holidays it was day camps, mostly tennis, or my grandparents for childcare lol) and in my final year of schooling and found them SO useful as I had never actually been taught how to take notes or how to study effectively or what way of studying was best for me at school. However, so many people don't have those kind of opportunities available to them especially in developing economies where education and doing well academically can be extremely important to their families' futures.Totally, I think her viewers might actually benefit from videos like that - how to take notes, how to prepare for exams, how to write essays, how to deal with burnout or stress or mental health issues related to university, tips and essentials for first year students, how to decide what to study in university, how to plan what to do after university, alternative routes if university isn't for you, her strategies to study English literature and analyse books...
But she doesn't really talk much about that. Being a former head girl you'd think she'd really embrace the role of 'older sister/more experienced student' and try to provide guidance and advice for her young audience.
hes the only 'studytuber' who's book videos i can bare. i think he really has a great interest in reading and i love his videos where he reads different styles of books etc. he doesn't use 'big' words like Ruby does unless its to describe something which relates to it, and he usually explains the definition of that word after which i love.I agree.
Also, interested in your opinion of Jack. I’ve gotta be honest I don’t find him particularly problematic but maybe that’s just because I’m judging him on a scale of Ruby/Jade.
Exactly if they lived on a council estate looking like that people would be calling the mum a woman and every other name under the sunI think it’s more that ‘middle-class mucky’ thing that people get away with because they’re wealthier - the dirty home, the scruffy kids and dog hair everywhere. If someone from a lower-income background lived like that people would be very critical, but when the scruffy kids are dressed in Boden, the unwashed mugs are Emma Bridgewater, the house is bigger and the dogs are pedigree then it isn’t viewed in the same way. It’s a bit hypocritical especially as a lot of the people living like that would be the first to look down their noses at someone living in the same way on a Council Estate.
Ew. Dusting the windows is not productive enough apparently. Seriously it looks like nobody has cleaned that in months.Sorry I had to
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thats so disgusting. they have no excuse to not clean it, unless parents suffer from something. but with all the money they have, they can purchase cleaning products, or if they cant be bothered, they can get cleaners in if they really dont want to do it.Sorry I had to
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I just feel like, obviously the dad is still working, but wtf does the mum do all day?? She’s clearly not working due to covid so why doesn’t she get on and clean some of this tit upSorry I had to
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And what about Ruby and her sister? Why can't they clean up a bit?I just feel like, obviously the dad is still working, but wtf does the mum do all day?? She’s clearly not working due to covid so why doesn’t she get on and clean some of this tit up