Soap Making 101 - Mean people suck!

Soap Making 101 - Mean people suck!

Today's video is a little long but I feel like I couldn't cut any more out. I really wanted to give some encouragement to those who are just getting started or just keep running into that same stuck up Karen! And to the "Karens"?... FU!

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Soap Making 101 - Mean people suck!

[earlenematthews]

I totally understand. I had worked am finally got a recipe that I loved. Had a friend who also made soap and they wanted my recipe. I gave it to them. After a long time I moved and stop making soap for awhile. When I went back to marking soap I could not find my recipe. So I remember giving it to this person and asked if they could send me a copy of it. They told me know! And to work at making one like it. I was shocked I gave them the recipe and they are still using it and selling the soap. . Mean is not the only word I could use for some people.

[mindlifeheart]

You're my favorite uncle now. Thank you for this Life Advice. ❤

[johnrobinson]

In a soap making subreddit people were so defensive and rude about soap and the way they felt was the best way to make it. For many people its for personal use and a hobby, so to each their own!! Great video Uncle Jon! 'Dont be a Jerk!' should be a life motto for some people!

[GS-ucdy]

Hilarious and so true!!! Tell them what’s up Uncle John. There’s too many mean and cranky people out there that feel so miserable about themselves that it only makes them feel better to push other people down. Imagine if everyone was nice to everyone …this world would be a better place.

[denizreigngaming]

Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks..

[torchape]

Great video! I will never be embarrassed or intimidated by others for my ignorance. Ignorance is not knowing ... not stupidity. I learn from everybody. After 42 years blowing glass, I can still learn from an apprentice. He/she may have stumbled on a technique I haven't seen or tried myself. Any skilled endeavor will have the same dynamic. I make soap for my own use and for gifts. I was running out so I made a batch about 7 weeks ago. It didn't act like I thought it should two days after cutting ... it was a bit crumbly. So instead of assuming it was bad, I let it cure and now it's one of the most effective batches I've ever made. I will definitely use the same recipe again, but next time I will use a mixer and pay more attention to the water discounting. Thanks, Jon!!

[waynegross]

I've found most people who jump down other people's throats are WRONG! These people in general aren't very knowledgeable. They just like to be heard. I don't do forums or groups, in general they suck! I do my own formulating. I have many friends on YouTube, if I were ever to need help (doubtful) I can ask them.
I live your channel, because your funny and honest, lol!
Jill Gross

[annreinbeau]

You are on target 🎯 Some of the officious 'experts' are really just experienced groupies who have read and memorized but not actually had years of experience. Then there's the ones who are obnoxiously proprietary.... But that's a while 'nother rant 😉 Oh, and for the record, yes you can make shave soap via cold process 🤣

[TanglewoodSoapCompany]

I try to stay away from those places! LOL!

[MJ-ccuf]

I find that some soapers have an inflated sense of self importance.

[Chrisjuchniewicz]

Jon, you are one of the main inspirations for me getting into this craft. I know have a business based around soaps, lotions, and creams.
Thank you for your honesty, rationality, and the information you spread.

[DavidBeyes]

Finally a soap maker with a good personality. I like the way you present yourself and the way you make soap. You're a good teacher.

[jasonstouder]

When people jump at newbs like that, i always read it as a sense of powerlessness in life (think- the teacher in Pink Floyds The Wall). It's common in fishing forums, too.

[susannminall]

Love your straightforward approach to addressing mean people. Listen to what your mama taught you, "If you have nothing nice to say don't say anything at all."

[joanneminasi]

I had a similar experience when I tried to answer a newbie’s question about castor oil. I was the lone voice saying you actually CAN use more than 5% in your cp soap. I even went so far as to explain how to mitigate the stickiness. My formula uses 15% and works well every time. It took me a few years to get it just right with that high of a percentage and I was willing to share my experience. I got blasted by a couple know-it-alls for days. That was the first social media group I left. I have since left them all because, quite honestly, I don’t have time for people like that. I just feel bad for the newbies left behind with them. Thanks for another great video!

[Cpnpd]

Always good times with Uncle Jon. I fell out laughing at the thumbnail. Thank You Sir.

[CabbagePatchSoap]

The first question I ever asked in a soap making group was answered, but the person answering me made sure to add in an comment. I just told them thank you and never posted again, no time for that drama in my life. It makes me sad though because there's so much we can learn from each other, but I wonder how many other people gave up because they felt attacked by the group they look up to.

[pattiemoseley]

That was absolutely spot on. Thank you for the laugh 😆

[TheSoapChef]

I consistently gravitate towards like minded people who are honest, real and state their mind with no apologies. I’ve read, seen and watched more and more nastiness in abundance on the internet, particularly in the soaping community. Thank you for doing this video, it needed to be said.

[loladennler]

OMG! You just elevated my adoration of you to the moon!