Dave Hollis dead at 47

[Anonymous]

Nothing ticks me off than the idiots on this thread who are trying to tell people what not to post. Don’t want to read about them? DON’T OPEN THE POST

Dave was absolutely a cautionary tale and some people’s responses to his death (like some on this post) are incredibly sad. Calling an addict a loser? I’m 100% sure Dave didn’t want to die of an overdose and leave his children and other loved ones behind. He was addicted to drugs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He and his ex Rachel both had a heavy Instagram presence and books, talked a lot about their ideal marriage, then had a very sudden divorce. He started seeing some other Insta-famous person immediately after.

I learned about all the drama on DCUM!

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/887078.page

I always wondered why she didn't just wash her face.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nothing ticks me off than the idiots on this thread who are trying to tell people what not to post. Don’t want to read about them? DON’T OPEN THE POST

Dave was absolutely a cautionary tale and some people’s responses to his death (like some on this post) are incredibly sad. Calling an addict a loser? I’m 100% sure Dave didn’t want to die of an overdose and leave his children and other loved ones behind. He was addicted to drugs.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wonder what’s happening with her. I was never a follower but read the wsj article yesterday and I have to think her brand has taken a major hit .

She's hidden her number of "likes" and is way less active on social media. I thikn what did her in was her weird speech being derogatory about her housecleaner.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Enough with these charlatans. I feel sorry that he died, but good lord, what they were peddling was so cringey and fake.

That is basically what the article is about. How the darkest parts stay hidden and there’s more and more pressure to create a positive image online even if it means obscuring the truth.

I think this would be a good article for any teens to read before they use social media.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nothing ticks me off than the idiots on this thread who are trying to tell people what not to post. Don’t want to read about them? DON’T OPEN THE POST

Dave was absolutely a cautionary tale and some people’s responses to his death (like some on this post) are incredibly sad. Calling an addict a loser? I’m 100% sure Dave didn’t want to die of an overdose and leave his children and other loved ones behind. He was addicted to drugs.

Social media fame was a drug too (which his mom mentioned at the funeral). I absolutely think sharing the truth of all this in his death is absolutely a cautionary tale that can help people. First to not believe everything they read online, but also about the dark side of getting that fame. My kids aren’t even allowed to watch YouTube, but they know about YouTube stars from their friends and think it would be so cool to be online famous. It sounds so fun to just make content all day and get rich doing it.

But you’re opening yourself up so much. You’re now a brand or a character that could fizzle and be criticized by millions of strangers. Having every part of your life curated sounds exhausting.

I don’t think he was a bad person, but I do think he got wrapped up in something he didn’t know how to stop. And he kept chasing new highs (likes and positive comments) despite the crash of negative commentary. Better to live your real life than the online image of your life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nothing ticks me off than the idiots on this thread who are trying to tell people what not to post. Don’t want to read about them? DON’T OPEN THE POST

Dave was absolutely a cautionary tale and some people’s responses to his death (like some on this post) are incredibly sad. Calling an addict a loser? I’m 100% sure Dave didn’t want to die of an overdose and leave his children and other loved ones behind. He was addicted to drugs.

Social media fame was a drug too (which his mom mentioned at the funeral). I absolutely think sharing the truth of all this in his death is absolutely a cautionary tale that can help people. First to not believe everything they read online, but also about the dark side of getting that fame. My kids aren’t even allowed to watch YouTube, but they know about YouTube stars from their friends and think it would be so cool to be online famous. It sounds so fun to just make content all day and get rich doing it.

But you’re opening yourself up so much. You’re now a brand or a character that could fizzle and be criticized by millions of strangers. Having every part of your life curated sounds exhausting.

I don’t think he was a bad person, but I do think he got wrapped up in something he didn’t know how to stop. And he kept chasing new highs (likes and positive comments) despite the crash of negative commentary. Better to live your real life than the online image of your life.

Agree 100%

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here's a gift link to the WSJ article - https://www.wsj.com/style/dave-rachel-hollis-disney-1ffac082?st=90p24txtrsi9p3n&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

Thank you. This was an interesting read, a cautionary tale for sure.