WHY WE ARE TURNING OFF COMMENTS ON OUR CHANNEL

EV Channels Review

Transport Evolved has made the difficult decision to disable comments on their channel due to a significant increase in hateful and abusive rhetoric directed at the team. The presenter, Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, explains that while they aim to be honest and open, the channel has faced backlash for discussing LGBTQIA+ issues and personal lives, leading to subscriber loss and reduced ad revenue. The team is subjected to personal attacks regarding their appearance, gender identity, and sexuality, which has severely impacted their mental health and enjoyment of their work. Despite the financial risks and potential loss of audience, the decision is made to protect the team's well-being and create a safer environment. They encourage constructive engagement on platforms like Mastodon, while emphasizing that abusive behavior will no longer be tolerated on their channel. The core mission of promoting clean, green, and safe transport remains, but the team needs to prioritize their safety and sanity.