Ignore It

Polly was in her new house watching the premiere of her latest video in her room with her friends. After the video, Polly read the comments. She doesn't do this regularly. At first, the comments were good, until she scrolled down and saw a few that were negative. Very negative.

Wait! what is this? Polly asked. Hey look at this.

Rachel had also read it and she was unhappy. Why would she say that?

I don't know, Polly said about to cry.

Hey it's ok, Hannah said trying to make her feel better. That person is just trying to make you feel bad and make them feel good. Don't pay comments like these any attention. Understand?

Polly had felt a little better after Hannah's words, but not for long because she saw more comments on her Instagram. Some of them called Polly out for being a quote-on-quote copycat of Piper and that her last name needed to be changed. This put Polly into an emotional meltdown. She decided to quit her influencer career altogether.

What's going on? asked Rachel noticing the look on Polly's face.

I just can't do this anymore, Polly cried. Why, and I'm just going to get hated on anyway?

Listen Polly...

No Rachel I quit! There's no reason that I should continue this.

Polly stormed outside and slammed the door.

I should've never done this whole influencer thing in the first place, Polly said to herself while walking. Then she passed Squad World where the Rock Squad was doing a video.

Hey, Polly! Gabi said.

Polly didn't reply and kept on walking. Gabi knew something was wrong and told the crew to pause the video. Gabi chased after Polly calling her name in the process. She then managed to block her.

What's wrong? she asked as the rest of her squad showed up. Anna-Kate walked up to the two.

Polly was here for you, Anna-Kate said. You can tell us what bothering you.

Polly wanted to keep it to herself but knew that she didn't have a choice to do so.

People have been leaving very bad comments about me, She sobbed. They said that I'm copying Piper and that I should change my last name, that I'm trying to steal Piper's job, and many other things.

Everyone felt sorry for Polly. They realized that Polly wasn't told about how to deal with haters.

Block em', Anna-Kate suggested.

Ignore it, Gabi added.

Don't pay those haters any attention, Keilahni added to Gabi's comment. They just don't want you to succeed. All influencers from time to time experience this. But we are strong and we won't let anyone take us down you hear me?

I hear you, Polly replied still a bit upset.

Cheer up Polly, Gabi said. I watch your content and you are amazing at what you do! I get excited every time you upload.

Aw thanks, Polly smiled. She felt a lot better.

Now get out there and make some more vids, Gabi said to her with confidence.

I will I will, Polly repeated excitedly and jumping

The group did air kisses to Polly as she walked away and continued it until she was out of sight.

When Polly returned home, Rachel was so happy.

Polly your back! We were so worried about you. So, are you still planning on quitting?

No, Polly smiled. I realized that there are still people that love what I do and I'm not going to let anyone let me down anymore!

That's the spirit, Polly! Rachel agreed.

Horray for Polly! Hannah cheered,

Strong girl indeed, Clyde said.

Thanks for all the support, Polly said. I promised myself that I won't be let down by any haters.

From that day forward, Polly felt comfortable reading her comments. Any of those that hated her, she ignored it and just smiled. She knew that the comments kept her on the algorithm.