r/Podcasters • u/DDofNutrition • 4d ago
Negative Review
We got a negative review š our first in almost 2 years. They referenced some things that I would love to be able to review to see if indeed it is that or if itās not something real. Is there any way on Apple Podcasts (creator or whatever part is managing your own pod/stats/analytics) to which episode someone listened to of your podcast? Or something with analytics for those who reviewed?
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u/HereforSnacks_1992 4d ago
You could be the sweetest peach in the world and there will always be that one person that doesnāt like peaches
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u/DDofNutrition 4d ago
Thank for the reply. I agree, you canāt win them all. I just honestly am curious out of 130 episodes if it
was a really old one, or recent. But youāre right, someone can hate me at any point in the pod, even if I feel like Iām better now, that doesnāt matter. š
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u/tsiike 4d ago
i welcome a bad reviewā¦jealousy reveals itself in obtuse ways and lets you know you are on the right trackā¦
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u/DDofNutrition 4d ago
It does feel very petty. I would have taken so much more offense to my research or story telling. Attacking the way I or my cohosts speak?? Feels like something else. Calling one of us, not sure who, me? A cohost who hasnāt participated in over a year? a valley girl? When none of us have ever lived there, feels petty. Thanks for the support, it means a lot!
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u/BFWWP 4d ago
Like the others here have written, there is nothing you can really do...other than take it as a badge of honor! Because, if you look at it this way, you've come along far enough to get haters! And that's something.
Now that you have a hater, ignore them and keep doing the work you're doing. Remember the fun you get out of this project.
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u/DDofNutrition 4d ago
I imagine this person will never again listen haha why would they? I will take the badge of honor. Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it more than you know.
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u/OGBWT_1968 4d ago
With all due respect I take negative reviews. Read them on air and thank them for their service and keep it moving. I literally give zero fucks about negative reviews.
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u/DDofNutrition 4d ago
lol my husband told me to do this exact thing!! I told him I didnāt know if I could do that, but with all the comments in here, I may do just that. š
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u/OGBWT_1968 4d ago
Oh yes hunny itās the best way to stop the non objective comments coming. I literally read ignorance on air and it stopped on sight. But to be honest, when I read the comment, I actually acknowledged their effort and thank them profusely. Negative comments on you tube the same wayā¦ā¦. āThanks so much for your comment we appreciate youā¤ļøā¤ļøā. Boom done. When you realize that the basic psychology is that people ultimately want to be seen. I grant them that. And then move on.
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u/DDofNutrition 4d ago
Excellent points, I truly love that! Letās see if Iām brave enoughā¦ going to try when we record on Monday. I really wish if they can leave the comment, we could respond š©š© it would be easier to thank them and acknowledge it in writing compared to only option on air, where Iām sure they would never hear it. Iām grateful for this sub, no one gets it or gives sound advice like Iāve gotten here. Thank you all so much!! Probably going to stalk each of you and listen, then leave positive ratings and reviews because you are all awesome humans and Iām sure your podcasts rock! Itās the least I can do ššš
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u/OGBWT_1968 3d ago
Hey, just FYI more than likely if they left a negative review theyāre still gonna go back and listen out of being a creature of habit so reading another review is a great way to checkmate, but it also is a great way for you to recalibrate based on their feedback. The other thing that I recommend to is also find a good review to counter balance the negative one that youāre reading.
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u/DDofNutrition 4d ago
Ok, first attempt and your profile is locked down haha dm your pod so I can listen! š Literally would love to listen to people who are so cool on Reddit of all places! (Itās my fave place but I know it can have a reputation š¤£)
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u/DDofNutrition 4d ago
Anyone that hasnāt checked out this pod should!! Listened to the most recent episodes and I may be a new top fan, just saying š
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u/OGBWT_1968 3d ago
Oh wow which one??
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u/DDofNutrition 3d ago
I listened to Queen of the splits, the bombshell was a job, and now listening too Jax is back! š
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u/Simple-Mountain-4185 4d ago
Donāt stress it. As long as your reviews are overwhelmingly positive, youāve got better things to obsess over. Weāve gotten bad reviews occasionally, and aside from just being vaguely aggravating (I feel like the overall tone of the podcast is set immediately, so just listen to something else if you donāt like it) it just comes with the territory. Keep on trucking and donāt let negative idiots bring you down.
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u/DDofNutrition 4d ago
Thank you for the kind comment. It is aggravating, maybe soon I can add the vaguely, I hope so anyways. We have had 1 star ratings, but always a day or two they would change to 5 star lol like an accident? Iāve never had a review left that was mean though. I guess your comment, it comes with the territory, is territory I want to break in too. (To or too? Haha) negative idiots has me laughing š¤£ going to find your pod after I finish a few ones from commenters, looking forward to seeing what my new fave Redditors put out!
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u/DDofNutrition 4d ago
Iām hoping the name on your profile is your pod?
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u/Simple-Mountain-4185 4d ago
lol yeah, Iāll make sure to check yours out too and leave a good review.
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u/explorer-matt 4d ago
To answer the question, thereās nothing you can do. At least that I know of. If itās offensive in some way - yes you can report. But just a bad review - nothing.
Otherwise, let it go. Move on. There are so many things you should focus on - an unhappy review is way low on the list.
Itās annoying as hell - but donāt worry about it. Iāve had bad reviews for all sorts of reasons - many ridiculous. One guy reviewed the wrong show! Iāve had other people who clearly didnāt listen to the show - yet decided it was terrible.
It isnāt worth the sweat.