Thank you all so much for the support! You've seriously touched my heart! I'm getting ready for today's stream but will definitely be responding to your comments later today! Thank you!! ♥♥
Meela, My name is Ms. T from FactorCast. I have been watching your channel since I became an member of Second Life. I met you when you did the role play of the twins, and gifted you blankets for them. I watched you grow every year. If Second Life themselves does not give you the deep support that you deserve, then you make the decision to move in other direction. I value you as an creator of RUclips. Actually, I started my channel FactorCast cause of you. I am an influencer with my son. We will always support you in whatever decision you choose. Factor love and deep support. Sending hugs.
Went to SL because of you, found a great community for myself and Now it’s my job. It sucks that Second life doesn’t appreciate you, but regardless I’ll always support, Thank you for your efforts Meela, Though linden labs didn’t appreciate you, a lot of us did! See you whenever 💕
Supporting you is not a question. Second Life is where you started but it doesn’t have to be where you end. Your personality is so infectious and the community here loves and supports you no matter what you choose to do. I hope they truly realize what they lost and how powerful your platform was for them. See you in the next chapter!
Found you early in the year and I'm so grateful for your content and this community. It makes my heart swell and puts tears in my eyes reading comments of love and support. It's their loss and our gain, period!! You deserve everything & more. See ya at Bayside 💗
Creating content for the SL community can seem like a thankless task at times. I'm constantly amazed that channels like Draxtor's aren't much bigger than they are, for example. Good luck on your future endeavors.
Been on SL for 15ish years and just this situation alone is an unfortunate and annoying microsm that demonstrates somehow these people still cant/don't want to identify/promote/support their audiences and the great people that connect with them 🤦🏿♂️ This feels like big part of why SL is where it is and everyone else is far ahead lol so your decision makes complete sense!
I stand with you and I will STILL come to watch your content.. because you are THE QUEEN of SL RUclips and I still learn so much from you. (They better reach out to make nice with you! HOW HAVE THEY NOT REACHED OUT YET?!?!) - Feorie Frimon
Changes are inevitable and you seem pretty excited about this new journey so continue to do what makes you feel the best. Those who appreciate you and your content will support you regardless 😁😁😁😁😁
I love your channel cause it's your content just gives me life. It's your vibes, you're just you. And because you love doing content, im very proud of you. Your the best at what you do! ❤❤❤
Meela, I feel you so deeply on this! As creators, we need to feel supported and respected. Our journey should be about growth and sometimes that might jst mean moving away from what we've been tethered to in order to see what really ignites our passion. I am excited to see where you take your honey buns in this next chapter, it's gonna be tough making that big shift but the journey can be just as fun and exciting as the destination! I know your creativity will shine when you find the spaces and people that truly value and celebrate you. Sending you nothing but good thoughts chica! ♥
Supporting you no matter what! Yes i found your channel from your second life content but I’ve gotten to learn more and fall in love with your personality. So no matter what content you decide to do I’ll be right here supporting! ❤❤
I've watched your content over all platforms for about 5 or 6 years. Have always enjoyed, I've played and blogged Bayside a few times. I will continue to be part of the audience. You do you and I hope/wish only good things for your platforms and for you! 💯
As a long time resident of SL since 2007, I will say, I have really enjoyed your content about SL. And I stayed when you started with GTA RP. Honestly, that got me into that as well. But, as years goes by, there will always be changes and I understand completely with your decision. Have you thought about RDR2 RP? It's a vast difference from GTA but it's fun. Love your growth.
I saw another RUclipsr talking about the mobile app saying Linden Lab has invited a bunch of the main creators. I thought you would’ve been invited since you are a huge main creator for SL. You make SL appealing to Sims fans and GTA fans so if they lose you they’re fools! I felt treated the same way when I was making SL content, probably because I was opinionated about things they didn’t like. Oh well 😂 I’ll still be supporting you Meela. Even after I left SL I still enjoyed watching your streams on here and twitch ❤
Supported... You do what's best for you. You are very talented and yes, your hard work should be valued. Continue to grow and be as creative as you can be girl!!! I'm excited for you.
Hey Meela! I found you when I was 23 during lockdowns, and now I'm 27 and a fan ever since. Your SL avi tutorials really helped me make an avi that looks not just like me, but something I'm super happy with! I support you whatever you decide. I love your GTA content and your other game content. I even sat around for a few of your co-working streams! I can't wait for this new wave of content you are happy with and I'm sorry you felt unappreciated by this company. No one should feel obligated to stay or promote a company they don't feel valued in. Thank you for deciding to show us your vibrant personality and keep on going! 🌹
you are a great person and creator ive enjoyed watching your RUclips as well as you twitch do what makes you happy i will continue to watch you and be here. I'm just a silent watcher normally
I do understand and support your decision. If you're not valued it's time to move on, I came to your vids when I first came to sl and was trying to learn my way around. I learned so much by watching you! I enjoy your GTA series as well. I'm still here for you no matter what you choose to do. Thank you so much for all you've done! Love you Meela 🙌🏾❤️👌🏾😘
@MeelaVanderbuilt, I fully support your decision. I wouldn't even have gotten into Second Life if it were not for you and I thank you for that. I truly enjoy your content and I am with you for the long haul.
I was first introduced to your content during the night that Kamala Harris & Mike Pence were debating and if i recall correctly, you actually had the debate playing on television behind you while streaming, chatting about Second Life and I was just like: who is this fast-talking black girl with orange hair, chaotic energy, and charisma for days?! Fabulous! I had just started playing Second Life regularly in November 2020 right before the pandemic and found your content shortly after. So glad I did! My favorite type of content that you make focuses on content creation itself, not Second Life. So, im happy you're doing what's best for you. 🎉
I started to notice that you when have helped starter like myself and you show the ins and outs of the game. Them not publicly showing you love in a way is sad. You really are the real deal when it comes to SL love watching you for hours on there. * edited* are you going to start playing inzoi as much when the final update comes out?
Thats awful that SL is giving u the recognition that u deserve as a content creator & as much as a i enjoyed the SL content i will always support u in watever decision u make for ur channel & career ❤️❤️
You're going from a Second Life content creator to a Content Creator / Influencer and that is fine. Most streamers and Second Lifers do multiple platforms. Not many people do just one thing. I enjoy Second Life, but I also play many other games and have fun online with friends. So use your channel here and share your Second Life, GTA RP, some IRL content, some food reviews! :) Have fun and we'll have fun watching you.
That's true. I only plan to share my personal projects in SL though. I won't be streaming any second life content outside of access. Im definitely excited to transition away from SL. I don't find myself excited about the platform and don't support linden labs in the way i used to. lol i have a ton of content so its inevitable but i dont want to actively encourage people to join, in all honesty
Hi Meela... Its been a bit since we chatted from when I made that reaction video with Moose and u. Watched ur video here... Sorry to see u go from sl streaming. I agree with many things u said. I wish to make a reaction video on this very subject matter. Please let me know if u have issue with me using ur video to kick off the discussion. Wish u luck with ur new channel plan.
Do you think will affect in some way the rentals of Bayside in some way the fact that you are not gonna be promoting your city doing livestreams as much as before publicly
not reeally. a lot of the work i do in bayside happens off camera and I never end up showing it all. I've had these businesses long before my channel and will have them long after creating sl content.
@@MeelaVanderbuiltThank you so much for answering Meela❤ Was a question that came to my mind and I was thinking was interesting to ask you and know your thoughts about it. On the other side, I don’t have any doubt you will manage everything perfectly as you have always done no matter what❤
This is upsetting to hear, not that you are holding off on posting (will miss them so much btw, memborship isnt available in my country and I don't really use twitch), butt that you haven't felt supported by the community or whoever they are. It's so disheartening to hear, esp since TO ME you are the biggest SL creater, and a black one at that, and to not be truly propped up and plarformed the way you deserve to be is upsetting. BUT I am happy to see you play other games!
Its too bad that twitch bans streaming sl. I mean idk if thats why your stopping streaming sl but i dont think its SLs fault that twitch chose to ban it?
Personally, I think it's suspicious that SL doesn't want to support you and your corner of SL. When I go to their SL you tube channel I don't see an accurate representation of their own platform. It's all candy and gum drops. It's almost as if they themselves are trying to push out a 'Disney' theme, when in reality it's far from that. They choose to ignore an entire sector of their customers, choosing to pretend they don't exist. It's a shame too, because you modernize the platform with your streams and videos and perspectives on what's happening and can happen on SL. You bring youthful people to their platform, which in reality is dying from old stuck in their ways SL snobs. They really missed the mark not wanting to collaborate with you or help boost your platform and creating more diversity in their growth. Whitewashing SL isn't a good look for them. I'll support you in whatever you do. You deserve to be the person you want to be, and grow the way you want to grow. Get it girl!!
Are we even surprised by them atp? They keep a literal pdo weirdo who got exposed with proof on their roster and got the article taken down. Them not appreciating people who promote their platform whom aren’t Lindens does not surprise me, honestly.
I stopped plying second life eeeons ago I used to be a dancer at your club before you closed it but it just get got boring and I stopped playing and it’s not the same anymore as it was from 2010-2015 it’s boring and unless your making clothes and stuff it’s boring
So so so proud of you for ripping the band-aid I know this wasn't an easy decision but this is only the beginning to bigger and better thangs where you can truly thrive and be celebrated from collaborators that actually value what you offer which Hellloooo is alot!! Can't wait to see the transformation Honeybuns aint goin no where we love you, I love you and foresee greatness pooh 💓
Thank you all so much for the support! You've seriously touched my heart! I'm getting ready for today's stream but will definitely be responding to your comments later today! Thank you!! ♥♥
Meela, My name is Ms. T from FactorCast. I have been watching your channel since I became an member of Second Life. I met you when you did the role play of the twins, and gifted you blankets for them. I watched you grow every year. If Second Life themselves does not give you the deep support that you deserve, then you make the decision to move in other direction. I value you as an creator of RUclips. Actually, I started my channel FactorCast cause of you. I am an influencer with my son. We will always support you in whatever decision you choose. Factor love and deep support. Sending hugs.
I remember that! And so happy you've started a channel! Best of luck to you and your son! ♥
@MeelaVanderbuilt We would love for you for follow our channel.
Honestly I came for the SL content, but I stayed for the Meela! 😍 You keep doing you girl~
Thank you! I'm really glad you enjoy!!
Went to SL because of you, found a great community for myself and Now it’s my job. It sucks that Second life doesn’t appreciate you, but regardless I’ll always support, Thank you for your efforts Meela, Though linden labs didn’t appreciate you, a lot of us did! See you whenever 💕
Thank you so much and so happy you were able to find something you enjoy!! ♥
Can't wait to see the new form of content to come on this channel.
I'm excited to see where this new journey leads!
It’ll be a big change for sure. Excited for it!
Supporting you is not a question. Second Life is where you started but it doesn’t have to be where you end. Your personality is so infectious and the community here loves and supports you no matter what you choose to do. I hope they truly realize what they lost and how powerful your platform was for them. See you in the next chapter!
Well said!!!!!! ❤
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that and cheers to the next chapter! 🍾
Found you early in the year and I'm so grateful for your content and this community. It makes my heart swell and puts tears in my eyes reading comments of love and support. It's their loss and our gain, period!! You deserve everything & more. See ya at Bayside 💗
Thank you so much! You're the best!
You have been an awesome part of my SL. Big Thank You and much support.
So glad to hear that, thank you!
Creating content for the SL community can seem like a thankless task at times. I'm constantly amazed that channels like Draxtor's aren't much bigger than they are, for example. Good luck on your future endeavors.
That's for sure! Thank you ♥
Been on SL for 15ish years and just this situation alone is an unfortunate and annoying microsm that demonstrates somehow these people still cant/don't want to identify/promote/support their audiences and the great people that connect with them 🤦🏿♂️
This feels like big part of why SL is where it is and everyone else is far ahead lol
so your decision makes complete sense!
Definitely! It's tough to see but not my baby not my problem lmaoo
I stand with you and I will STILL come to watch your content.. because you are THE QUEEN of SL RUclips and I still learn so much from you. (They better reach out to make nice with you! HOW HAVE THEY NOT REACHED OUT YET?!?!) - Feorie Frimon
you want to feel appreciated, your bringing a lot to them.. i watched u stream sl and it made me wanna go on there.. good luck in your journey
Changes are inevitable and you seem pretty excited about this new journey so continue to do what makes you feel the best.
Those who appreciate you and your content will support you regardless 😁😁😁😁😁
Yeah, I’m excited for what’s coming next!
I love your channel cause it's your content just gives me life. It's your vibes, you're just you. And because you love doing content, im very proud of you. Your the best at what you do! ❤❤❤
I really appreciate you! That means a lot ❤❤
Meela, I feel you so deeply on this! As creators, we need to feel supported and respected. Our journey should be about growth and sometimes that might jst mean moving away from what we've been tethered to in order to see what really ignites our passion. I am excited to see where you take your honey buns in this next chapter, it's gonna be tough making that big shift but the journey can be just as fun and exciting as the destination! I know your creativity will shine when you find the spaces and people that truly value and celebrate you. Sending you nothing but good thoughts chica! ♥
I'm so glad that you understand, thank you for this, it really means a lot to me!
Supporting you no matter what! Yes i found your channel from your second life content but I’ve gotten to learn more and fall in love with your personality. So no matter what content you decide to do I’ll be right here supporting! ❤❤
Ayyyy mod army! Thank you so much ♥♥
I've watched your content over all platforms for about 5 or 6 years. Have always enjoyed, I've played and blogged Bayside a few times. I will continue to be part of the audience. You do you and I hope/wish only good things for your platforms and for you! 💯
Thank you! Appreciate youuu ♥
As a long time resident of SL since 2007, I will say, I have really enjoyed your content about SL. And I stayed when you started with GTA RP. Honestly, that got me into that as well. But, as years goes by, there will always be changes and I understand completely with your decision. Have you thought about RDR2 RP? It's a vast difference from GTA but it's fun. Love your growth.
I’ve heard a lot about it! Definitely on my list to try! Are you playing in any servers?
@MeelaVanderbuilt Syn County is one of the popular servers. Also, check out Goldrush.
You do you Meela. I found you around 4+ years ago. I'm not going anywhere! You are one of my favorite content creators!
Thank youuu! And ayyyy, we're in this!
We support you, Meela! Excited for the new journey to come 🤍
Thank you so much! It means a lot! 🤍
Girl, I’m here for you no matter what you do on this channel! You are too talented to not be valued the way you deserve. You have my full support 💜💜
Thank you so much!
I saw another RUclipsr talking about the mobile app saying Linden Lab has invited a bunch of the main creators. I thought you would’ve been invited since you are a huge main creator for SL. You make SL appealing to Sims fans and GTA fans so if they lose you they’re fools! I felt treated the same way when I was making SL content, probably because I was opinionated about things they didn’t like. Oh well 😂
I’ll still be supporting you Meela. Even after I left SL I still enjoyed watching your streams on here and twitch ❤
I've always appreciated your support, Yorkie! I remember thinking the same when you were creating SL content
Supported... You do what's best for you. You are very talented and yes, your hard work should be valued. Continue to grow and be as creative as you can be girl!!! I'm excited for you.
Thank you!! I'm excited too!
good luck and cant wait for whatever videoyou put out in ya future do you girl
Thank you so much!!
Hey Meela! I found you when I was 23 during lockdowns, and now I'm 27 and a fan ever since. Your SL avi tutorials really helped me make an avi that looks not just like me, but something I'm super happy with! I support you whatever you decide. I love your GTA content and your other game content. I even sat around for a few of your co-working streams! I can't wait for this new wave of content you are happy with and I'm sorry you felt unappreciated by this company. No one should feel obligated to stay or promote a company they don't feel valued in. Thank you for deciding to show us your vibrant personality and keep on going! 🌹
Thank you so much for the support!
you are a great person and creator ive enjoyed watching your RUclips as well as you twitch do what makes you happy i will continue to watch you and be here. I'm just a silent watcher normally
I really appreciate that! Thank you! ♥
I do understand and support your decision. If you're not valued it's time to move on, I came to your vids when I first came to sl and was trying to learn my way around. I learned so much by watching you! I enjoy your GTA series as well. I'm still here for you no matter what you choose to do. Thank you so much for all you've done! Love you Meela 🙌🏾❤️👌🏾😘
I appreciate that and thanks for your support! ♥♥♥
@MeelaVanderbuilt, I fully support your decision. I wouldn't even have gotten into Second Life if it were not for you and I thank you for that. I truly enjoy your content and I am with you for the long haul.
Thank you so much!
I was first introduced to your content during the night that Kamala Harris & Mike Pence were debating and if i recall correctly, you actually had the debate playing on television behind you while streaming, chatting about Second Life and I was just like: who is this fast-talking black girl with orange hair, chaotic energy, and charisma for days?! Fabulous!
I had just started playing Second Life regularly in November 2020 right before the pandemic and found your content shortly after. So glad I did! My favorite type of content that you make focuses on content creation itself, not Second Life. So, im happy you're doing what's best for you. 🎉
Ha!! I remember that! I appreciate you ❤ lots of content creation videos coming up! I’m excited
💗 Gonna always tune in regardless of what you post. Awesome content creator in and out. Will definitely be here during your next chapter👑
Thank you so much! Excited for it!
Wish you all the best with new content exploration. I think at the end we develop us all and maybe this is also helping as a lil wakeup call.
Thank you!! ❤
Look forward to your new content even if it isn’t SL related
Thanks you!!
I started to notice that you when have helped starter like myself and you show the ins and outs of the game. Them not publicly showing you love in a way is sad. You really are the real deal when it comes to SL love watching you for hours on there. * edited* are you going to start playing inzoi as much when the final update comes out?
Supporting u always girl! So happy I came across u years ago!
@@JESSICALOVE834 thank you so much! And same here 💜💜
💖💖 excited for the coming journey!
Thank you!!! So glad to have you with me!
Love you thank you for giving us so much content!! Will miss ya
Thank you!!
Ain’t noooo waaaaaayyyyyyyy Meela girlll
Do your thing 💕 can’t wait to see what other content you make
Thank you! I'm definitely excited!
Thats awful that SL is giving u the recognition that u deserve as a content creator & as much as a i enjoyed the SL content i will always support u in watever decision u make for ur channel & career ❤️❤️
I appreciate you! ❤❤
Gonna run and jump in bed and watch the stream!
It was an epic run. I can’t wait for the next chapter.
It was! Definitely looking forward to the next chapter!
i support you Meela, i aint going nowhere!
Thanks babes!!
You're going from a Second Life content creator to a Content Creator / Influencer and that is fine. Most streamers and Second Lifers do multiple platforms. Not many people do just one thing. I enjoy Second Life, but I also play many other games and have fun online with friends. So use your channel here and share your Second Life, GTA RP, some IRL content, some food reviews! :) Have fun and we'll have fun watching you.
That's true. I only plan to share my personal projects in SL though. I won't be streaming any second life content outside of access. Im definitely excited to transition away from SL. I don't find myself excited about the platform and don't support linden labs in the way i used to. lol i have a ton of content so its inevitable but i dont want to actively encourage people to join, in all honesty
Still Adore you no matter what happens
@@MyJason444 thank you! 💜💜
I’m here for it all!!
Ayyy!! Thanks honey! ♥
I support anything you do Meela
Thank you! Really appreciate the support!
Hi Meela... Its been a bit since we chatted from when I made that reaction video with Moose and u. Watched ur video here... Sorry to see u go from sl streaming. I agree with many things u said. I wish to make a reaction video on this very subject matter. Please let me know if u have issue with me using ur video to kick off the discussion. Wish u luck with ur new channel plan.
@@Sandra8675SecondLife it’s no problem and thank you!
love your makeup meela.
Thank you!! I've surprisingly gotten better at it recently lol
so gorgeous
Do you and what's make you happy ❤❤❤❤
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Do you think will affect in some way the rentals of Bayside in some way the fact that you are not gonna be promoting your city doing livestreams as much as before publicly
not reeally. a lot of the work i do in bayside happens off camera and I never end up showing it all. I've had these businesses long before my channel and will have them long after creating sl content.
@@MeelaVanderbuiltThank you so much for answering Meela❤ Was a question that came to my mind and I was thinking was interesting to ask you and know your thoughts about it. On the other side, I don’t have any doubt you will manage everything perfectly as you have always done no matter what❤
This is upsetting to hear, not that you are holding off on posting (will miss them so much btw, memborship isnt available in my country and I don't really use twitch), butt that you haven't felt supported by the community or whoever they are. It's so disheartening to hear, esp since TO ME you are the biggest SL creater, and a black one at that, and to not be truly propped up and plarformed the way you deserve to be is upsetting. BUT I am happy to see you play other games!
Thank you so much for the support. It truly means a lot. And I’ll be keeping my schedule here even outside of memberships. Just doing other things!
love it 💛
Its too bad that twitch bans streaming sl. I mean idk if thats why your stopping streaming sl but i dont think its SLs fault that twitch chose to ban it?
Go where you are valued…. Exactly why I stopped hahaha
💯💯 Felt! There are so many people, platforms and communities who will show you they care. No life to be wasted with anything else lol
What are u going to do
I’m interested in anything you do sista I’m not going anywhere your entertaining 😘
Appreciate that so much!
Personally, I think it's suspicious that SL doesn't want to support you and your corner of SL. When I go to their SL you tube channel I don't see an accurate representation of their own platform. It's all candy and gum drops. It's almost as if they themselves are trying to push out a 'Disney' theme, when in reality it's far from that. They choose to ignore an entire sector of their customers, choosing to pretend they don't exist. It's a shame too, because you modernize the platform with your streams and videos and perspectives on what's happening and can happen on SL. You bring youthful people to their platform, which in reality is dying from old stuck in their ways SL snobs. They really missed the mark not wanting to collaborate with you or help boost your platform and creating more diversity in their growth. Whitewashing SL isn't a good look for them. I'll support you in whatever you do. You deserve to be the person you want to be, and grow the way you want to grow. Get it girl!!
I appreciate your support! And am definitely proud we were able to center an audience here that has felt left out from SL
Are we even surprised by them atp? They keep a literal pdo weirdo who got exposed with proof on their roster and got the article taken down. Them not appreciating people who promote their platform whom aren’t Lindens does not surprise me, honestly.
I stopped plying second life eeeons ago I used to be a dancer at your club before you closed it but it just get got boring and I stopped playing and it’s not the same anymore as it was from 2010-2015 it’s boring and unless your making clothes and stuff it’s boring
🥰🥰🥰🥰
So so so proud of you for ripping the band-aid I know this wasn't an easy decision but this is only the beginning to bigger and better thangs where you can truly thrive and be celebrated from collaborators that actually value what you offer which Hellloooo is alot!! Can't wait to see the transformation Honeybuns aint goin no where we love you, I love you and foresee greatness pooh 💓
Appreciate it! And yesss we've got this!