We hung out with Lauren and Jay during this cruise. There was NO disrespecting Lauren at all. Trust me, she would never permit that lol. Enjoyed the video Jay and congratulations on your accomplishments. You will reach 100,000 subscribers in a few short days!
Jay, your personal life is just that PERSONAL. You don't owe anyone a explanation. Haters are going to hate specially, when you are destined for greatness. Your amazing and bringing that fire. Keep pushing and cant wait to see what's up next! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Jay you are the best and do what's best for you ❤.. Unfortunately people are always going to have something to say. I happy to see you continue grow. I do understand. Continue to be true to yourself. Lauren is beautiful. Can't wait to see what's in store next for you.😊
I find it hard to believe that anyone watching your videos would have to have anything explained to them. It is obvious you have deep affection for Lauren and she, for you. You are informative and entertaining. Love what you do !! 😊
We didn’t notice anything that bothered us at all. I am in my 50’s and my wife almost there with me. We absolutely love the way you do your videos and look forward to watching them! Negative people will always be negative always looking for something wrong or to put someone down.
I'm glad those of us that she closer or in to our 50's can speak up for him . This talk of it being older people that are complaining. I think we are proof it's all ages that see something wrong with the haters
My husband and I are in our mid to upper 60s. Married 47 years. Jay & Lauren seem just fine, and we love the videos. Haters gonna hate. Just ignore them!!
Some ppl get so nasty when they're jealous. You are able to travel and have a beautiful love in your life. Some ppl just can't handle that. You do your channel and keep growing!
I saw the comments too and thought it was a shame that people would make such remarks. I love your channel and look forward to your videos. Thank you for bringing us along with you and Lauren on Wonder of the Seas inaugural sailing. It’s been a long two years and I can’t wait to go on my next cruise. Your videos were like an escape until I’m able to go again.
It is a privilege being your friend and moderator, and I think I can speak on behalf of the other moderators on The Shiplife. As moderators, we have to decide what comments stay up on the live stream and what ones we have to take down (for the good of all involved) and even some we have to completely kick out. We see plenty of rude comments so it is a given that some people in general are just rude. No need for you or Laurene to apologize for being yourselves…EVER! This is YOUR channel and you’re doing an amazing job so please don’t ever feel the need to apologize!❤️💯🛳⚓️
You be you Jay. This is your channel. You do it the way you want to. Sorry you experienced the negative nellys but probably comes because of your growth. Thanks for all you do for people like me.
I was on wonder of the seas with you guys and got to see the 2 of you together! You guys are a great fun couple don't let the haters get you down! Those haters are insecure and jealous on how successful you are now! Keep up the great work Jay and I hope to cruise with you again!!
Hey man. Getting to chat with you for those few minutes while waiting in line for the silent disco was one of the highlights of the cruise for me. Unlike some other RUclipsrs I got to meet, you are exactly the person that comes across in your videos. Congratulations on your success!!!!
Hello J, you are my favorite You Tube blogger. You are a very entertaining young man and Laurene is a beautiful young lady. Your relationship dynamics and the love you appear to have for each other speak for themselves. I wish you two a happy future. Keep up the great work.
Jay, just have one thing to say... God bless you, I think you and Laurene are adorable and you just be you. Anyone who doesn't like it can just move on.
Hi, Jay! I have been following you from the beginning while you were vlogging from your cabin. I think you had less than 100 followers back then. I even have your merch. You DO NOT need to explain yourself to anyone. The people who you're trying to explain yourself to are probably not your hard-core followers. Your "real" audience understands and appreciates you and your content. Again, you DO NOT need to explain yourself; just do you. Keep up the good work.
J…you’re a superstar and so is Lauren!! 💫 🌟 As a faithful ‘follower’ of ‘your’ video’s, I appreciate all of your information and dedication to your channel!! And your true followers won’t be rude to you…ever! Imho 💕 The hater’s should mind their own dam business!
My personal opinion is that you are professional and serious about what you produce. Continue to do what you do without explanation, you're good with me and I appreciate your professionalism..
Young Brother, I admire you and I love your content and presentation. You have built your channel up to almost 100,000 in less than three years. You owe no one any apologies or explanations. I've had my channel for twelve years and barely have 300 subs. What I'm saying is "You get out of it what you put into it." And you have put a lot into it. You do great work, but there will always be a few that will have a different opinion, and think that you either not doing enough, or you're doing too much. The numbers speak for themselves. 97.5K+ subs indicate that you're on the right track. Keep doing what you're doing, and continued success.
Love your show, personality and perspective. You do you and ignore the negativity. What you’ve built speaks volumes to your ethic and hard work. Trolls will be trolls.
Omg Jay. I’m so sorry that you experienced that. I’ve been rocking with you at about 5K. I love your content and I like your interaction with Lauren. The vibe was good. I think you two were hilarious together. I also follow her on TikTok . I know that you feel the need to address ‘negative’ comments but please take care of YOU!!! ( people are ugly on net because they can be and there are not consequences; sad but true). This video was very well stated and hopefully people will take heed. LOVE, PEACE & BLESSINGS to you Justin💪🏽
I've been watching since you were about to leave your last ship you were working on, and LOVE what you do, I enjoy the playful banter between Laurene and you. I'm now subbed to her on TikTok. Keep being yourself, and 100k will happen soon!! Thanks for all you do!! I look forward to your next videos and future trips!
Jay, Although you owe NONE of us an explanation, this video speaks to your integrity as a person & the devotion & dedication you have to your viewers, your channel & your brand. I truly appreciate all you do! Keep on being you!
Jay, those of us who have been with you from the beginning know who you are. No explanation needed. Your relationship is just that...YOURS! Keep doing you.😘
Hi Jay, please, for all your loyal followers keep up the good work. Know that for every person who wants to demonstrate their own personal viciousness while doing it from behind an anonymous computer there so many more who enjoy your work. Our hope is that you get all the love and respect you deserve. God Bless! Dave & Susan
First of all… Lauren is gorgeous, hilarious, sassy and totally someone I would hang with on a cruise ship. Your doing great. Keep up your natural persona. You and Lauren both. Thank you for all that you do. People just need to mind their own. 👏 💕💗
J, you are fantastic at what you do. Your growth on your channel proves that. Try to ignore the haters. They don’t deserve your attention. Lots and lots of us love you to pieces!!
No worries, you do not owe anyone an explanation. Your personal life is your personal life. You are very personal and at the same time professional. I love watching your RUclips videos they’re very informative as well.
Since you asked for our opinion & wanted to address it here goes: I love both of you a lot & even though everyone it seems was giving us content from the ship, I only wanted to watch you. However, there were one or two times I had to do a double take when you said something to Lauren (I would have to go back & watch all the videos to pinpoint those examples. If you want me to I will.) My advice Jay, if you can pick up on what may be perceived this way-just edit it out, maybe even re-enact it LOL-no one will know. Lol Sometimes we dont mean things to come out a certain way but at a spur of the moment & with nervous energy involved it does. Here's one example that comes to mind right now-the sail away video where she needed the tripod. You didnt say this, but to some it might have come across as "to hell with you Lauren, I bought my tripod, if you needed one you should have bought your own." Rewatch the sail away-what do you think? I think you were just excited & busy but can you see how it could be perceived this way? I think what you really meant is "there's only one tripod, how do you share a tripod with 2 cameras?" But that's not what people hear. When I first heard it I had to do a double take & think about that. But, let's not focus on what went wrong, how about the fact that mostly everything else went right! Your content was great. I was able to live vicariously through you!
What is awesome about your relationship is your foundation. The work you are doing on the foundation will allow you to weather the storms of life. That goes for all you do! It is obvious that your are building a great foundation.
I saw nothing but 2 fun people having a great time and making me jealous of yall being able to cruise. Please don't stop having fun and providing us fans with info and perspective from someone who has worked on a cruise ship. Thank you sir
Very well put! You’ve been so much fun and entertaining to follow. And as said before and even said in this thread people have nothing better to do and people need to be better. I would love to run into you and we can talk each other’s ear off about cruising and travel or whatever. Thank you for all you do and thank you for letting us into your life!
Jay, I love your honesty and allowing the world to ALLOW you to be YOU. I am an Avid cruising and look forward to your thoughts and opinions. I have on over 100 cruises. I Love the way you KEEP IT REAL! You will hit your Mark…. Soon! LOVE YOU CHANNEL!
I personally witness the love that you have for your woman and keep up the hard work!!! Keep the positivity and let those people go that don’t know!!!!!
Great content Jay from a fellow Tampa Bay Area native! Keep it up dude. I’m sorry your father passed, mine passed away in July 2020. He’s looking down on you right now with a smile on his face!
Hey J! Keep doing what is best for YOUR channel, for you and your family. You’re doing a helluva job & we appreciate all of the informative & entertaining content you put out for us.
Try not to allow people to pressure you into showing more. Continue showing us what you’re comfortable with and at the pace that you’re comfortable with. We love your channel and we support you, Jay!
Jay, you don't have to address the haters. You and Tony have felt it necessary to answer the haters. My advice is, you both are outstanding on what you do. Being so good makes you popular and unfortunately, some people have such low self esteem, in order to feel good about themselves, they criticize others. They just aren't worth your time. Keep on doing what your doing.
Jay, you have no need to apologize or explain anything to us,? We come back again, and again to watch your channel. You are so honest and straight forward. Looking forward to following you way past 100K
Absolutely adore you, Jay! Do what works for YOU. We will all still be here, some of us to support you and just enjoy the content, and some just to be nosey. Either way, it’s all good. Looking forward to more vlogs.
Love you Jay! Keep up the great work that you’re doing. People always have something negative to say. There are so many of us that love you and support you 💯
I have been following your videos only for about a month now and overall I enjoy them and appreciate your insight on some of the news stories you discuss. Keep up the good work Jay and it will pay off on your channel. I enjoyed seeing Laurene in this video and you two enjoying yourselves as you presented us with this new ship. I cruise April 17 on my 10th cruise and I look forward to your future content.
My boyfriend and I love your channel and you. We are content with what you put out and I hate theres this pressure on you and people are so nosy and have no life. Do you, be you and never stop letting your light shine.
Much blessing to you and your family my brother keep up the good work see you soon on the FREEDOM OF THE SEAS you can count on me for what ever you need at what ever time or day i will always be here for your community and family my brother I'm a message away
sorry for your loss 💜🥺 and remember that you are great. there are going to be people that like you and others that don’t and that’s okay. you’re doing great!
Bruh, appreciate this real video and your other videos. It was cool to meet you and Lauren on Wonder this past week. Both of you guys seem like a lot of fun. Don't let the haters steal that from you. Keep doing your thing. We got your back. You probably remember I was one of the guys you thought were twins. LOL.
Sorry to hear about your dad. My sincerest condolences. As for your content, keep it as is. That is why I subscribed. You're doing a great job. It is so easy to criticize. I only listen constructive comments and ignore the rest.
Some of us are not 40 yrs old living in our attic w/no life. 🤣🤣Some are 60+ and completely enjoy your videos. You are the same age as my daughter & whatever you are doing to support yourself & your son I commend you. Everyone is a critic behind their laptops & other electronic devices. I would never give any negative comments, b/c you are doing a fabulous job bringing us along with you on your adventures. Lauren is a nice addition (and very pretty). She has been in a relationship with you for many yrs. If she's happy- great!! It's none of our business!! You keep up the excellent work you are doing & try to ignore those mugs giving you negative comments!! They are just jealous that they can't do what you are doing. Phooey on them!!
People need to mind their damn business. Stay out of peoples relationships and womens ovaries. I’m not sure why people are so comfortable with crossing the line. Keep doing you Jay and run your page as you see fit. If they don’t like it they can stop watching.
Lauren didn’t seem unhappy to me! People need to mind their on business concerning your personal life. I’m sure that Lauren can hold her own, and wouldn’t tolerate being mistreated. Keep doing what you’re doing, because jealous people gonna hate.
This is your job and you have built an amazing channel for yourself. I witnessed the fun behind the scenes that weren’t on camera and I saw nothing but happiness between you both. I’m so glad the kids and I had the opportunity to talk to you and get to know you. You are genuine and I’m so appreciative of the time you spent talking to us and giving us tips for our own channel. Keep being awesome! You are an inspiration to so many and there’s no doubt you are making your father proud.
Appreciate your transparency! People will always have something to say... You are handling it very well! This is one reason why I haven't attempted to vlog yet although people ask me to do it. I don't know how I would deal with the added pressures and "peanut gallery". Keep being awesome... We love it!
You have a unique and welcome voice in the cruise vloggers universe. I am 65 and love to watch and see various opinions. Your videos on Wonder were great. You worked SO hard on that cruise. I always look forward to your videos. Keep it up J. You are living your dream!
The haters will be always hate. I enjoy seeing how happy and your girlfriend were. Keep doing what you do in the way you do it. I know I will always watch your blogs.
Hi Jay! I hope you know that your channel has captured the attention of a very diverse group of people. Many of us are 50+ and we really enjoy your energy, your content, and the way you present it. (You were the topic of conversation in a few cruise threads 😊) I think you and your lovely girlfriend come across as a great couple. There will always be trolls and people who are delusional and think that their opinion should guide you. To them just say "You can kiss my booty in Macy's window!" 😂 You are doing a great job reporting on everything pertaining to ship life. I am so happy to see that your hard work and perseverance are paying off. I wish you continued growth and success in all you do. 😊🍾🥂💙
It is nice to see someone young enjoy cruise ships as much; can we find some young ones who find cell phones disruptive to happiness and think a phone belongs on a wall; anyone? anyone?
Hi Jay. My wife and I are very thankful for your time on the Wonder and the pictures you were happy to let us take. Lauren and you are incredibly nice people and I am very sorry anybody would think you are not nice to her... you always were. You two were always together having fun like a couple in love. I am happy to have met you both, and neither of you deserve to be criticized. Here's to hitting 100K, and hopefully 100K more quickly after that!
No explanation is needed, just keep doing what you are doing. People are going to talk about you when you are doing good or bad. Keep up the great job that you do!
97.7K ... Good job J! 👍🏽 I really enjoyed your honesty in this video, the fact that you made it, shows you DO care. If you didn't, you wouldn't have made this video. I could tell that you have been affected by the comments of others, and that you wanted to address something that bothered you; that shows you have deep feelings for what you do. Feel free to post whatever you feel is in our best interest for our channel. If someone doesn't like it, they should simply unsubscribe. (e.g., I like the sport of baseball, but I don't like how the MLB has been handling it lately, so I've chosen not to watch it; it's that simple). Hang in there Justin, and keep doing what you're doing 😁
Jay, you’ve worked hard to get where you are. This is like a job for you. Not everyone brings their family with them to work. You owe NO ONE an explanation. Keep doing what your doing.👍🏼🥰
Love your channel Big Jay! I'm an old dude, 50 plus. Keep doing you, I love your extreme positive energy. Use the hater comments to keep going even harder!
Some people act like youtube is a 5th grade playground. I'm glad you are drawing the line now. Good luck in all you do. Thank you for your channel content. 🙏
I wish I could subscribe 100 times more so you could have more subscribers and be closer to your goal! Btw, I am proud of you for working your way out of being homeless! Ignore the haters, they don't know you or your girlfriend except for what they see on your videos.
I watched your vlogs during the last week and enjoyed the content very much! Regarding you and Lauren -- what I saw was two people with a personal relationship teasing each other -- I miss the days when people were able to flirt/ tease/ joke with other people without being called names. Today's culture is too serious. Are there relationships where there is mental and emotional abuse? yes -- but IMO, this one is not one of them! And it is one of my 'pet peeves' when people think that just because a person chooses a career in the public eye or has a YT channel, their entire life can be put under a microscope NO! everyone is entitled to their privacy!!
You have no need to explain or apologise for anything and for those who don't like what you present here on your channel can simply tune out. I love your honesty and sense of humour and definitely your fantastic dancing. Just continue being you.
loved your videos and seeing you and Lauren together. You don’t have to justify your relationship to anyone and it’s YOUR channel, if you listen to “fans” you’ll be in the stands.
I am watching and watch all your videos. I appreciate why you felt you needed to do this video that basically re- states and clarifies your intention with this channel. Bravo.
What we see of couples on RUclips releases is a thousandth of one percent of the true reality of their lives. There are a lot of people who are "experts" at judging other people's personal situations but would have ten fits if someone presumed to judge theirs; most of them have nothing else to do. You're a good guy, and I greatly respect that you make a point of respecting the staff on cruises. I know enough to know that it's very hard work, and that there's little that's glamorous about it. You haven't forgotten. I wish you and your lovely lady all of the best, and my condolences to the loss of your dad. Please carry on however you want to; I really enjoy and appreciate your work!
Jay, continue being the genuine person that you are. Don't let the negative vibes and comments disrupt the relationship you and Laurene share. You all are such a wonderful couple and I wish you all many, many more beautiful years together. You have been gracious to open up aspects of your personal life in the public sphere but at the end of the day your personal life is yours and people need to know that there are boundaries. Don't let anyone sidetrack you all. Continue doing the excellent job that you all are doing and I look forward to all of the awesome content that you have in store.
You are doing a great job! Keep pushing forward and ignore the negative stuff. Go celebrate your father on his day with stuff he loved. Treasure the memories!!!! ♥️
Well said and fully respect. We all know you are only human I enjoy Lauren whenever she’s on your channel and know this is your job so continued success to your both❤️
Jay your personal life is yours and no one else's place to comment ,as long as you are doing all the right things , you keep doing what you do best 😊 communicating all the 🛳 news 😊
We hung out with Lauren and Jay during this cruise. There was NO disrespecting Lauren at all. Trust me, she would never permit that lol. Enjoyed the video Jay and congratulations on your accomplishments. You will reach 100,000 subscribers in a few short days!
I appreciate you guys! You are seriously the best!!!🏆 I’ll be seeing you at the 100K mark soon enough!
Jay, your personal life is just that PERSONAL. You don't owe anyone a explanation. Haters are going to hate specially, when you are destined for greatness. Your amazing and bringing that fire. Keep pushing and cant wait to see what's up next! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
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Jay you are the best and do what's best for you ❤.. Unfortunately people are always going to have something to say. I happy to see you continue grow. I do understand. Continue to be true to yourself. Lauren is beautiful. Can't wait to see what's in store next for you.😊
It's not a explanation it's an explanation .
The “Ship Life” is something you share with us💜 your “Personal Life” is your life❣️ Some people think there is no boundaries! 🥰
I find it hard to believe that anyone watching your videos would have to have anything explained to them. It is obvious you have deep affection for Lauren and she, for you. You are informative and entertaining. Love what you do !! 😊
We didn’t notice anything that bothered us at all. I am in my 50’s and my wife almost there with me. We absolutely love the way you do your videos and look forward to watching them! Negative people will always be negative always looking for something wrong or to put someone down.
I'm glad those of us that she closer or in to our 50's can speak up for him . This talk of it being older people that are complaining. I think we are proof it's all ages that see something wrong with the haters
I am in my 50's as well and did not see anything wrong. Me thinks it has to do a bit with jealousy!
I’m in my 60’s and love Jays videos.
My husband and I are in our mid to upper 60s. Married 47 years. Jay & Lauren seem just fine, and we love the videos. Haters gonna hate. Just ignore them!!
Ok relax this drama is all the time about this or that there's alot of people doing cruise videos im going elsewhere to subscribe
People need to be respectful. We love you J💕💕💕
Some ppl get so nasty when they're jealous. You are able to travel and have a beautiful love in your life. Some ppl just can't handle that. You do your channel and keep growing!
No apologies need J. You do a great job keeping us entertained and informed. Keep doing what you do best.
I saw the comments too and thought it was a shame that people would make such remarks. I love your channel and look forward to your videos. Thank you for bringing us along with you and Lauren on Wonder of the Seas inaugural sailing. It’s been a long two years and I can’t wait to go on my next cruise. Your videos were like an escape until I’m able to go again.
It is a privilege being your friend and moderator, and I think I can speak on behalf of the other moderators on The Shiplife. As moderators, we have to decide what comments stay up on the live stream and what ones we have to take down (for the good of all involved) and even some we have to completely kick out. We see plenty of rude comments so it is a given that some people in general are just rude. No need for you or Laurene to apologize for being yourselves…EVER! This is YOUR channel and you’re doing an amazing job so please don’t ever feel the need to apologize!❤️💯🛳⚓️
Haters will hate, however keep doing what your doing
You be you Jay. This is your channel. You do it the way you want to. Sorry you experienced the negative nellys but probably comes because of your growth. Thanks for all you do for people like me.
He's 5'6" & a 1/2
@@richardhales92 😄 🤣 haha...your my favorite so far. Can't forget the 1/2.. Love the sense of humor..
@@Kiwi42176 don't forget the 1/2; love ya
I was on wonder of the seas with you guys and got to see the 2 of you together! You guys are a great fun couple don't let the haters get you down! Those haters are insecure and jealous on how successful you are now! Keep up the great work Jay and I hope to cruise with you again!!
Thanks for sharing Lauen with us. So sorry that you have to explain yourself.
Hey man. Getting to chat with you for those few minutes while waiting in line for the silent disco was one of the highlights of the cruise for me. Unlike some other RUclipsrs I got to meet, you are exactly the person that comes across in your videos. Congratulations on your success!!!!
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Hello J, you are my favorite You Tube blogger. You are a very entertaining young man and Laurene is a beautiful young lady. Your relationship dynamics and the love you appear to have for each other speak for themselves. I wish you two a happy future. Keep up the great work.
Jay, just have one thing to say... God bless you, I think you and Laurene are adorable and you just be you. Anyone who doesn't like it can just move on.
Hi, Jay! I have been following you from the beginning while you were vlogging from your cabin. I think you had less than 100 followers back then. I even have your merch. You DO NOT need to explain yourself to anyone. The people who you're trying to explain yourself to are probably not your hard-core followers. Your "real" audience understands and appreciates you and your content. Again, you DO NOT need to explain yourself; just do you. Keep up the good work.
That's awesome & very loyal! You have Jay's back!
Us too!!!!
@@jeffbrown6533 who is this Jeff Brown?! Love him, too
J…you’re a superstar and so is Lauren!! 💫 🌟 As a faithful ‘follower’ of ‘your’ video’s, I appreciate all of your information and dedication to your channel!! And your true followers won’t be rude to you…ever! Imho 💕 The hater’s should mind their own dam business!
My personal opinion is that you are professional and serious about what you produce. Continue to do what you do without explanation, you're good with me and I appreciate your professionalism..
Amen to that, *YOUR* channel! Don't like it, don't watch it. As simple as that!
I enjoy watching and love how you and Lauren get along.
Young Brother, I admire you and I love your content and presentation. You have built your channel up to almost 100,000 in less than three years. You owe no one any apologies or explanations. I've had my channel for twelve years and barely have 300 subs. What I'm saying is "You get out of it what you put into it." And you have put a lot into it. You do great work, but there will always be a few that will have a different opinion, and think that you either not doing enough, or you're doing too much. The numbers speak for themselves. 97.5K+ subs indicate that you're on the right track. Keep doing what you're doing, and continued success.
Love your show, personality and perspective. You do you and ignore the negativity. What you’ve built speaks volumes to your ethic and hard work. Trolls will be trolls.
Omg Jay. I’m so sorry that you experienced that. I’ve been rocking with you at about 5K. I love your content and I like your interaction with Lauren. The vibe was good. I think you two were hilarious together. I also follow her on TikTok . I know that you feel the need to address ‘negative’ comments but please take care of YOU!!! ( people are ugly on net because they can be and there are not consequences; sad but true). This video was very well stated and hopefully people will take heed. LOVE, PEACE & BLESSINGS to you Justin💪🏽
I've been watching since you were about to leave your last ship you were working on, and LOVE what you do, I enjoy the playful banter between Laurene and you. I'm now subbed to her on TikTok. Keep being yourself, and 100k will happen soon!! Thanks for all you do!! I look forward to your next videos and future trips!
Love your videos, as a former crew member with RCI I watch a lot of the cruise vloggers and your one of my favourites to watch👍
Jay, Although you owe NONE of us an explanation, this video speaks to your integrity as a person & the devotion & dedication you have to your viewers, your channel & your brand. I truly appreciate all you do!
Keep on being you!
We are behind you Jay keep smiling and doing your thing.
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Prayers for all who love him 🙏
Jay, those of us who have been with you from the beginning know who you are. No explanation needed. Your relationship is just that...YOURS! Keep doing you.😘
Hi Jay, please, for all your loyal followers keep up the good work. Know that for every person who wants to demonstrate their own personal viciousness while doing it from behind an anonymous computer there so many more who enjoy your work. Our hope is that you get all the love and respect you deserve. God Bless! Dave & Susan
First of all… Lauren is gorgeous, hilarious, sassy and totally someone I would hang with on a cruise ship. Your doing great. Keep up your natural persona. You and Lauren both. Thank you for all that you do. People just need to mind their own. 👏 💕💗
J, you are fantastic at what you do. Your growth on your channel proves that. Try to ignore the haters. They don’t deserve your attention. Lots and lots of us love you to pieces!!
Your personal life is just that! YOUR personal LIFE!!! Thank you for sharing your life and wisdom with all of us!!!
Someone always wants to tell you what to do with your own channel, keep doing your things man
Thank you bro! I appreciate you!!!
Thanks for your heartfelt thoughts
I hear you J. Stay up!! You’re doing a great job. Looking forward to you’re future content 😊
98!really close I’m pulling for you100% I’m a new subscriber I’m watching the subscription going up congratulations 🎉
I've been watching you from the beginning! I am so happy that your channel has grown. What an amazing thing to have happen.
No worries, you do not owe anyone an explanation. Your personal life is your personal life. You are very personal and at the same time professional. I love watching your RUclips videos they’re very informative as well.
Since you asked for our opinion & wanted to address it here goes:
I love both of you a lot & even though everyone it seems was giving us content from the ship, I only wanted to watch you. However, there were one or two times I had to do a double take when you said something to Lauren (I would have to go back & watch all the videos to pinpoint those examples. If you want me to I will.)
My advice Jay, if you can pick up on what may be perceived this way-just edit it out, maybe even re-enact it LOL-no one will know. Lol Sometimes we dont mean things to come out a certain way but at a spur of the moment & with nervous energy involved it does.
Here's one example that comes to mind right now-the sail away video where she needed the tripod. You didnt say this, but to some it might have come across as "to hell with you Lauren, I bought my tripod, if you needed one you should have bought your own." Rewatch the sail away-what do you think? I think you were just excited & busy but can you see how it could be perceived this way? I think what you really meant is "there's only one tripod, how do you share a tripod with 2 cameras?" But that's not what people hear. When I first heard it I had to do a double take & think about that. But, let's not focus on what went wrong, how about the fact that mostly everything else went right! Your content was great. I was able to live vicariously through you!
What is awesome about your relationship is your foundation. The work you are doing on the foundation will allow you to weather the storms of life. That goes for all you do! It is obvious that your are building a great foundation.
I saw nothing but 2 fun people having a great time and making me jealous of yall being able to cruise. Please don't stop having fun and providing us fans with info and perspective from someone who has worked on a cruise ship. Thank you sir
Very well put! You’ve been so much fun and entertaining to follow. And as said before and even said in this thread people have nothing better to do and people need to be better. I would love to run into you and we can talk each other’s ear off about cruising and travel or whatever. Thank you for all you do and thank you for letting us into your life!
Your show! Your personality! Your content decision! It's YOU!!!
As long as you and Laurene are happy, that’s all that matters. It no one else’s business. Keep doing you!!
Jay, I love your honesty and allowing the world to ALLOW you to be YOU. I am an Avid cruising and look forward to your thoughts and opinions. I have on over 100 cruises. I Love the way you KEEP IT REAL! You will hit your Mark…. Soon! LOVE YOU CHANNEL!
I personally witness the love that you have for your woman and keep up the hard work!!! Keep the positivity and let those people go that don’t know!!!!!
J- Just smile and nod! It speaks volumes and it makes others wonder what you're thinking!! Works GREAT!! Keep moving along! You are doing great!!
“No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away” Terry Pratchett
My condolences to you and your family, Jay.
Ahhh...A Discworld Fan xx
Great content Jay from a fellow Tampa Bay Area native! Keep it up dude. I’m sorry your father passed, mine passed away in July 2020. He’s looking down on you right now with a smile on his face!
Hey J! Keep doing what is best for YOUR channel, for you and your family. You’re doing a helluva job & we appreciate all of the informative & entertaining content you put out for us.
Try not to allow people to pressure you into showing more. Continue showing us what you’re comfortable with and at the pace that you’re comfortable with. We love your channel and we support you, Jay!
Jay, stay the course my friend. You and your channel will continue to evolve. We look forward to your journey. Continue to be true to yourself.
Jay - thank you for your candor, humility, and transparency. You are greatly appreciated.
Jay, you don't have to address the haters. You and Tony have felt it necessary to answer the haters. My advice is, you both are outstanding on what you do. Being so good makes you popular and unfortunately, some people have such low self esteem, in order to feel good about themselves, they criticize others. They just aren't worth your time. Keep on doing what your doing.
Jay, you have no need to apologize or explain anything to us,? We come back again, and again to watch your channel. You are so honest and straight forward. Looking forward to following you way past 100K
Absolutely adore you, Jay! Do what works for YOU. We will all still be here, some of us to support you and just enjoy the content, and some just to be nosey. Either way, it’s all good. Looking forward to more vlogs.
No worries Jay!! We love you!! And soooo enjoy your videos!! Thank you for being you!!
Love you Jay! Keep up the great work that you’re doing. People always have something negative to say. There are so many of us that love you and support you 💯
Eloquent, articulate and excellently communicated; and you did so with grace and humility. Well done Sir Justin.
I have been following your videos only for about a month now and overall I enjoy them and appreciate your insight on some of the news stories you discuss. Keep up the good work Jay and it will pay off on your channel. I enjoyed seeing Laurene in this video and you two enjoying yourselves as you presented us with this new ship. I cruise April 17 on my 10th cruise and I look forward to your future content.
My boyfriend and I love your channel and you. We are content with what you put out and I hate theres this pressure on you and people are so nosy and have no life. Do you, be you and never stop letting your light shine.
Much blessing to you and your family my brother keep up the good work see you soon on the FREEDOM OF THE SEAS you can count on me for what ever you need at what ever time or day i will always be here for your community and family my brother
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sorry for your loss 💜🥺 and remember that you are great. there are going to be people that like you and others that don’t and that’s okay. you’re doing great!
Bruh, appreciate this real video and your other videos. It was cool to meet you and Lauren on Wonder this past week. Both of you guys seem like a lot of fun. Don't let the haters steal that from you. Keep doing your thing. We got your back. You probably remember I was one of the guys you thought were twins. LOL.
I started watching you six months ago and I think you are doing a fabulous job. Please don't let people get to you. Keep being you !!!
Sorry to hear about your dad. My sincerest condolences. As for your content, keep it as is. That is why I subscribed. You're doing a great job. It is so easy to criticize. I only listen constructive comments and ignore the rest.
Some of us are not 40 yrs old living in our attic w/no life. 🤣🤣Some are 60+ and completely enjoy your videos. You are the same age as my daughter & whatever you are doing to support yourself & your son I commend you. Everyone is a critic behind their laptops & other electronic devices. I would never give any negative comments, b/c you are doing a fabulous job bringing us along with you on your adventures. Lauren is a nice addition (and very pretty). She has been in a relationship with you for many yrs. If she's happy- great!! It's none of our business!! You keep up the excellent work you are doing & try to ignore those mugs giving you negative comments!! They are just jealous that they can't do what you are doing. Phooey on them!!
People need to mind their damn business. Stay out of peoples relationships and womens ovaries. I’m not sure why people are so comfortable with crossing the line. Keep doing you Jay and run your page as you see fit. If they don’t like it they can stop watching.
Exactly! 💯
Your honesty is apparent in your videos. Keep being you. You’ll gain more and more followers by being you.
Lauren didn’t seem unhappy to me! People need to mind their on business concerning your personal life. I’m sure that Lauren can hold her own, and wouldn’t tolerate being mistreated. Keep doing what you’re doing, because jealous people gonna hate.
This is your job and you have built an amazing channel for yourself. I witnessed the fun behind the scenes that weren’t on camera and I saw nothing but happiness between you both. I’m so glad the kids and I had the opportunity to talk to you and get to know you. You are genuine and I’m so appreciative of the time you spent talking to us and giving us tips for our own channel. Keep being awesome! You are an inspiration to so many and there’s no doubt you are making your father proud.
Appreciate your transparency! People will always have something to say... You are handling it very well! This is one reason why I haven't attempted to vlog yet although people ask me to do it. I don't know how I would deal with the added pressures and "peanut gallery". Keep being awesome... We love it!
Well said. 100% agree 👍
You have a unique and welcome voice in the cruise vloggers universe. I am 65 and love to watch and see various opinions. Your videos on Wonder were great. You worked SO hard on that cruise. I always look forward to your videos. Keep it up J. You are living your dream!
You’re doing a great job Jay. I love your content.
Just want to say, you have my support. Keep going. You are doing good.
The haters will be always hate. I enjoy seeing how happy and your girlfriend were. Keep doing what you do in the way you do it. I know I will always watch your blogs.
Darlin'! You be YOU, sweetie and to heck with whatever the haters say! Hugs to you!
Hi Jay! I hope you know that your channel has captured the attention of a very diverse group of people. Many of us are 50+ and we really enjoy your energy, your content, and the way you present it. (You were the topic of conversation in a few cruise threads 😊)
I think you and your lovely girlfriend come across as a great couple. There will always be trolls and people who are delusional and think that their opinion should guide you. To them just say "You can kiss my booty in Macy's window!" 😂 You are doing a great job reporting on everything pertaining to ship life. I am so happy to see that your hard work and perseverance are paying off. I wish you continued growth and success in all you do. 😊🍾🥂💙
It is nice to see someone young enjoy cruise ships as much; can we find some young ones who find cell phones disruptive to happiness and think a phone belongs on a wall; anyone? anyone?
Hi Jay. My wife and I are very thankful for your time on the Wonder and the pictures you were happy to let us take. Lauren and you are incredibly nice people and I am very sorry anybody would think you are not nice to her... you always were. You two were always together having fun like a couple in love. I am happy to have met you both, and neither of you deserve to be criticized. Here's to hitting 100K, and hopefully 100K more quickly after that!
Respect for each other has gone out the window. People need to step back and inventory their own life before prying into someone else's
No explanation is needed, just keep doing what you are doing. People are going to talk about you when you are doing good or bad. Keep up the great job that you do!
97.7K ... Good job J! 👍🏽
I really enjoyed your honesty in this video, the fact that you made it, shows you DO care. If you didn't, you wouldn't have made this video. I could tell that you have been affected by the comments of others, and that you wanted to address something that bothered you; that shows you have deep feelings for what you do. Feel free to post whatever you feel is in our best interest for our channel. If someone doesn't like it, they should simply unsubscribe. (e.g., I like the sport of baseball, but I don't like how the MLB has been handling it lately, so I've chosen not to watch it; it's that simple).
Hang in there Justin, and keep doing what you're doing 😁
Jay, you’ve worked hard to get where you are. This is like a job for you. Not everyone brings their family with them to work. You owe NO ONE an explanation. Keep doing what your doing.👍🏼🥰
Love your channel Big Jay! I'm an old dude, 50 plus. Keep doing you, I love your extreme positive energy. Use the hater comments to keep going even harder!
I like your 'positive plus' energy zroadie
Some people act like youtube is a 5th grade playground. I'm glad you are drawing the line now. Good luck in all you do. Thank you for your channel content. 🙏
I wish I could subscribe 100 times more so you could have more subscribers and be closer to your goal! Btw, I am proud of you for working your way out of being homeless! Ignore the haters, they don't know you or your girlfriend except for what they see on your videos.
You don't owe no one explanation. They can kick rocks. Keep doing what you do bringing us helpful & informative information.
I watched your vlogs during the last week and enjoyed the content very much! Regarding you and Lauren -- what I saw was two people with a personal relationship teasing each other -- I miss the days when people were able to flirt/ tease/ joke with other people without being called names. Today's culture is too serious. Are there relationships where there is mental and emotional abuse? yes -- but IMO, this one is not one of them! And it is one of my 'pet peeves' when people think that just because a person chooses a career in the public eye or has a YT channel, their entire life can be put under a microscope NO! everyone is entitled to their privacy!!
You have no need to explain or apologise for anything and for those who don't like what you present here on your channel can simply tune out. I love your honesty and sense of humour and definitely your fantastic dancing. Just continue being you.
loved your videos and seeing you and Lauren together. You don’t have to justify your relationship to anyone and it’s YOUR channel, if you listen to “fans” you’ll be in the stands.
Wow those people are not nice !! Keep being you ♥️Thank you for all you do!!!♥️
I am watching and watch all your videos. I appreciate why you felt you needed to do this video that basically re- states and clarifies your intention with this channel. Bravo.
What we see of couples on RUclips releases is a thousandth of one percent of the true reality of their lives. There are a lot of people who are "experts" at judging other
people's personal situations but would have ten fits if someone presumed to judge theirs; most of them have nothing else to do. You're a good guy, and I greatly respect
that you make a point of respecting the staff on cruises. I know enough to know that it's very hard work, and that there's little that's glamorous about it. You haven't forgotten.
I wish you and your lovely lady all of the best, and my condolences to the loss of your dad. Please carry on however you want to; I really enjoy and appreciate your work!
Jay, continue being the genuine person that you are. Don't let the negative vibes and comments disrupt the relationship you and Laurene share. You all are such a wonderful couple and I wish you all many, many more beautiful years together. You have been gracious to open up aspects of your personal life in the public sphere but at the end of the day your personal life is yours and people need to know that there are boundaries. Don't let anyone sidetrack you all. Continue doing the excellent job that you all are doing and I look forward to all of the awesome content that you have in store.
You are doing a great job! Keep pushing forward and ignore the negative stuff. Go celebrate your father on his day with stuff he loved. Treasure the memories!!!! ♥️
Well said and fully respect. We all know you are only human I enjoy Lauren whenever she’s on your channel and know this is your job so continued success to your both❤️
Jay your personal life is yours and no one else's place to comment ,as long as you are doing all the right things , you keep doing what you do best 😊 communicating all the 🛳 news 😊
You do a fabulous job and I love listening and watching your channel. Keep doing what you do. We love you! ❤