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Philip Sheppard's avatar

I am genuinely horrified at this treatment of you, Shaun. I have followed you for years and have never doubted your integrity. Just know that thousands of your fans and friends know you better than the trolls. Be at peace; you are loved.

Shaun Alexander's avatar

Thanks so much Philip I appreciate ya

Gavin's avatar

There aren't many people in this world more genuine, generous and deserving of the success than Shaun. 🙏

Shaun Alexander's avatar

Thank you Gavin, appreciate ya

Lolli Wells's avatar

Shaun, like others I have followed you for many years. I am saddened that you have faced this and am glad you shared what is going on. Hopefully by sharing it you have allowed us to help you lift the burden and take away its weight. My grandson told me a few years ago, “Lolli, people can be the worst!” And of course he was right. I was very grateful that you shared it wasn’t mostly Americans. Our country, like the UK, is going through a particularly difficult time and I’ve always been hopeful to hear you are treated well by my countrymen on your travels. The digging by trolls to discredit you is a very frustrating compliment in that they obviously want what you have but don’t have the courage or personality to achieve. As we say here in the US, screw ‘em! Keep reaching for your dream, dear one, in your open and honest way. You’ve helped so many of us learn about our ancestral roots and we are happy to welcome you among us when that day comes. Walk in peace. You are surrounded by a community that will gladly lighten your burden.

Shaun Alexander's avatar

Thanks so much Lolli, and yo u are absolutely right. This feels like a huge burden has been lifted

Gregory Dixon's avatar

Shaun, I can’t think of strong enough words to shock and regret that some numpties have treated you horribly. We started watching your youtube channel about 6 years ago. I hope that you have always found people in the USA and particularly Texas welcoming. I live in Lubbock, in the panhandle. In our 5 trips to Scotland, we have always been treated extremely well. I have adjusted well to driving on the left side of the road and navigating roundabouts. In our last trip, we enjoyed spending a day learning more of the history of Perth with Mr. Bruce Fummey. I am very glad to hear that you enjoy the USA enough to want to relocate to the USA. I wish you the best of luck in obtaining a Visa and making the move. Beir buaidh! Gregory Dixon

Shaun Alexander's avatar

Thanks so much Gregory, I really appreciate that and i'm glad you had a great experience in Scotland

Selina Burke's avatar

Look, forget the wee nasties. America loves you. We loyal few stand with you now as we always have.

Shaun Alexander's avatar

Thank you Selina

JW Writes's avatar

We’re glad to have you, Shaun! You’re brave to take on the interwebs but I’m glad since I can follow your adventures. Praying that your immigration dreams come true!

Shaun Alexander's avatar

Thanks so much JW

Karen Dube's avatar

Good for you! Screw the jealous haters.

Shaun Alexander's avatar

Thank yo uKaren

KMG's avatar

So sorry you’re dealing with this, Shaun. You don’t owe anyone anything. I’ve been delighted with your content for years!

Shaun Alexander's avatar

thanks so much, appreciate it

M. G. M.'s avatar

Shaun, hang in there! Ignore the trolls, and cretins that want to foul your narratives. It’s fairly easy to “read” the intent of content creators. Your content has remained positive and upbeat, and America is founded on the principle of capitalism…so WHO could fault you or your content from also being wise, competent, and a business person. All of these are pluses to your application toward becoming a USA citizen. You are paying the overhead for your posts…and demonstrating your marketing and business skill to create a place for you, and your immediate family as you contribute toward the ultimate goal of moving Stateside. You owe NO ONE an explanation. Those of us that “follow” you, accept you fully as a human of good standards, that loves America. Keep posting. Keep “Go Fund Me” going, as bringing someone with your most pleasant and positive vibes into our America. Haters will always hate. I have found that “Linked In” is not a “good” platform for anything. I too have encountered skimmers and scammers, empty profiles, and no decent feedback or positive reason to stay on “Linked In,” and bailed. 👍🏻👍🏻💯

Shaun Alexander's avatar

Thanks so much MGM. I really appreciate it. The problem with LinkedIn is many of my business relationships and clients were on there, and so the trolls went after them. Much better for me to close it down. Sad but necessary

Andrew Kennedy's avatar

Shaun,

I’ve been following you for years and enjoy your content! Thank you and I wish you all the best on your dreams of moving here!! Unfortunately there is ugliness in this world we live in. Everywhere you go you can find it and on the world stage of social media, you will certainly encounter it. Ignore it when you can, I think engaging only fuels it. That being said, when it becomes something that you cannot ignore, combat it as you are by taking the high road! Your followers see the true person that you are. Keep moving forward and again… thank you!!! 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Shaun Alexander's avatar

Thanks so much Andrew, I really appreciate it

Christa's avatar

As a world traveler myself, granted it's been nearly 4 decades sadly, I love and enjoy traveling vicariously through you. Plus, I love seeing every one of your travels here in the US through your eyes.

You've been places I'll never get to, been places I've seen ages ago, but your fresh eyes make it new again.

You've introduced me to other vloggers that have amazing content too.

Keeping doing what you do, as you do it so well.

The world is so full of numpty bampots!

But there are far and away more good folk like you. The wise know the difference.

Wish it wasn't such a massive hassle for you yo become a legal and lawful citizen!

Shaun Alexander's avatar

Thanks so much Christa

Stream of Subconsciousness's avatar

I wish I could say I was surprised, but sadly, I’m not. That 0.1% genuinely believes that anything positive said about America is paid propaganda and they will go to frightening lengths to “prove” it. They’re a fanatical bunch, and I’m sorry they’ve come after you.

Your content is so pure. I hope you’re able to move here permanently, because the 99.9% of us Americans who love your content would love to call you one of us.

Jeannine Kalua's avatar

My goodness, what a mess. On a good note, you are a bit famous now, and as they say in Hollywood, there is no such thing as "bad Press." Stay safe, enjoy the rest of the games, it looks like England lost today, kinda sad. But hey, it is a once in life time opportunity. Remember when you could go and do anything and no one else knew? I think we need to return to those moments, at least once in a a while!! Carry on good friend and enjoy your self to the best of your ability, and the rest of them can go take a hike!!

Kaitlin Reed's avatar

Been following you for several years now and always enjoy getting to see how people who don’t live in the US or haven’t lived here all their lives react to things that are so normal here that we sometimes start to take them for granted, like our National Parks. It’s both fun and useful to get to see things from an outside perspective.

The reactions to the yellow school buses have been some of the most entertaining because the school buses here have been yellow since before almost everyone alive today was even born. Even my tiny rural school in the middle of nowhere had a yellow bus. Our school sports teams would travel for away games in the yellow buses. We took the yellow buses for field trips and academic competitions. We see them on every tv show, movie, and cartoon that has anything to do with school or even many that don’t but have scenes with traffic. They are just part of every day life here, so they’re nothing special at all to us. Riding the school bus in the 90s or early 2000s often meant no seatbelts or air conditioning, and a very bumpy trip because the bus driver would hit every pot hole in existence. It was the worst part of every school trip. Though I believe the newer ones do have air conditioning now. It was a little surprising to find out people from outside the US thought they didn’t really exist.

I’ve been very lucky to have the opportunities that I’ve had to be able to travel to 17 different countries and all 50 states, and many states more than a few times. It is always a new experience every time because there is just so much to do and see that you can never do it all in one trip. Even in my own state, South Dakota, there are still things I haven’t done.

Deborah Vincellette's avatar

I just don't understand people like that. What is it about their own lives, mental health, lack of self esteem makes them feel better by being awful to people on-line. I guess the anonymity gives them a sense of security. You don't have to justify yourselves with them, you don't have to apologize to them. We're with you all the way.

Shannon Ryker Unfiltered's avatar

Trolls are nothing but bullies and abusers.

They will make unreasonable demands,and create unrealistic expectations for others

In an effort to exert control over them.

The best way to take your power back is transparency and the “grey rock”method. They can’t hold you hostage without your attention.

So sorry you are dealing with this.