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Soft White Underbelly

Soft White Underbelly

2 місяці тому

Soft White Underbelly rebuttal to a video by UKposts creator Tyler Oliveira who posted a video suggesting SWU did not pay the Whittaker family the money donated to them.
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@bif24701
@bif24701 Місяць тому
When you have been poor your entire life, you have no idea how to handle money.
@winstonmcfinston
@winstonmcfinston Місяць тому
Yup. It's obvious. Let the poor bastards be poor. Not to mention, they're inbred
@Xavier1...
@Xavier1... Місяць тому
Fair but you cant say you didnt have it. They could of very well asked for help but they didn't want to. Its very sad but they had the chance and unfortunately they didn't take it. 100k is a lot of money for someone poor
@jughead8988
@jughead8988 Місяць тому
@@Xavier1... It's was my experience working with people much like this family in the Appalachian mountains, it's all about the right now. One of the families I worked with a local church decided to give them some help and it seemed that the more they helped the poorer the family got. It finally got to the point that I had to ask the church to limit their help to food and clothing donations because the family was spending nearly all the money on cigarettes and lottery tickets. The organization I worked for had people that would go in and help clean house for them. Those employees brought me 2 big garbage bags full of lottery tickets that had been bought in a month time. There was well north of $10,000 scratch offs in those bags. It was like they where chasing the rush of having a lot of money. That a feeling they had never known till the church got involved.
@DrJurdenPeterbergsteinlerwitz
@DrJurdenPeterbergsteinlerwitz Місяць тому
You just need to teach such a discipline at an early age. Poor or rich, it will help.
@Xavier1...
@Xavier1... Місяць тому
@@jughead8988 yes you are right and it's very sad. They needed help but i think maybe it didn't help them the way they thought. Very unfortunate situation
@D34DxChevy
@D34DxChevy Місяць тому
I was officially done with the Whitaker when they faked Larry’s death just to get money out of you. Absolutely disgusting people if you ask me.
@JulieT..
@JulieT.. Місяць тому
Yeah, that is about as low as it gets. He needs to cut them off and move on to other people who deserve to be helped and will appreciate it.
@betsyb2256
@betsyb2256 Місяць тому
The niece bj and grandsons were stealing the money.... the other 4 have IQ of 80 or less. They need someone to over see it so they can't be taken advantage of. Stop being so nasty
@marieevans8166
@marieevans8166 Місяць тому
Same
@TheFatalHalo
@TheFatalHalo Місяць тому
This money is coming from people who genuinely want to do good for them - and then you have a situation like this that completely torpedoes people's faith in humanity and changes the perspective of a family facing hard times who need help to a family that is simply taking advantage of people's good faith and will - even to the extent of lying and manipulating to get even more than they already have. This is an unfortunate outcome and truly heartbreaking, but it needs to stop - at least from the angle of asking others to help fund a goal that's never going to be realized. Thank you though, Mark. You're a genuinely good person and your heart was in the right place. I appreciate you being transparent with us. Tyler can go kick rocks with his BS. Now HE can be their financial lifeline if he cares so much.
@suehuber7722
@suehuber7722 Місяць тому
Amazed money for house was doled out whenever they asked!
@TwinMomma87
@TwinMomma87 19 днів тому
It's so sad that SO much money was given to this family and they have NOTHING to show for it...
@Rom-ju5tf
@Rom-ju5tf 9 днів тому
If he truly cared he would’ve gotten them someone to manage the money properly for them, FFS they are financially illiterate of course the money was never going to go towards actually changing their situation.
@gone.golfing
@gone.golfing 6 днів тому
Except good times.
@RightDucman
@RightDucman 3 дні тому
Sure looks like most of the money ended up their arms or noses - Real shame when it was for a new home 👎
@gone.golfing
@gone.golfing 3 дні тому
@@RightDucman I doubt they do drugs other than Betty.
@biiiahmeelo
@biiiahmeelo 24 дні тому
He's genuinely so sad. It must be terrible to help someone with your heart wide open and then have this tipe of sh*t happening. You're excellent Mark, one of the few good apples.
@Carolokie3
@Carolokie3 11 днів тому
Amen!!
@savinghistory642
@savinghistory642 10 днів тому
this reminds me of when i was 7 and jimmy carter was president. we lived in a duplex that shared a porch with the unit next door. they had a little girl not yet 18 months old. they taught her that her diaper was a pocketbook and they would sneak up behind her and put wet leaves down the front of her diaper and tell her jimmy carter did it. she would scream STOP JIMMY CARTER and rip her diaper off then they would laugh hysterically. they did it until she was exhausted from screaming. then they taught her to cuss. they told her that as long as she danced jimmy carter would not come and get her. she danced on that front porch all the time. they told her if she would cuss jimmy carter from the porch he would not come and get her. she spent so much time holding onto the bars of the porch railing like she was in jail and cussing jimmy carter as loudly as she could. the neighbors all hated her. the year they told her jimmy carter not santa was bringing the presents she went to bed crying and saying she did not want anything. it got to where if you just said his name she would start screaming and run hide in the bushes. it was a long 4 years for her.
@ferraricarpaccio1811
@ferraricarpaccio1811 Місяць тому
You can tell Mark is fed up with all this shit and also very heart broken.
@ShellyCline
@ShellyCline Місяць тому
Definitely. I see the hurt all over his face.
@jonathancilla3954
@jonathancilla3954 Місяць тому
Yep. I can't blame him either.
@DRobb-zi2rj
@DRobb-zi2rj Місяць тому
As Mark should be. It’s sad that Whittakers seem unappreciative. But feel maybe they don’t understand the thoughtfulness & kindness that the GoFundMe has brought to them.
@kdeloris2225
@kdeloris2225 Місяць тому
💯
@danatinney8743
@danatinney8743 Місяць тому
I wish there was something I could do. I'm heartbroken this has happened. I sure hope there aren't any shenanigans going with this youtuber.
@krisbarge833
@krisbarge833 Місяць тому
$100,000 is a house. They pissed that money away. Thats on them.
@BlacklistedSoup
@BlacklistedSoup Місяць тому
100k for 6 people over 3 years is not unreasonable…
@brewcrew6330
@brewcrew6330 Місяць тому
Shit sign me up!
@blaneosophy
@blaneosophy Місяць тому
Yep. Poor mentality.
@francesca3453
@francesca3453 Місяць тому
SWU took on a fiduciary role without a court order. SWU is on a limb.
@kateespencer764
@kateespencer764 Місяць тому
That’s ridiculous!! I have a family of 5, live in southern Wyoming and my husband made around the same amount that the family took. We have a hell of a lot more to show for our 100,000 we made than they do. Foolish spending is what it is.
@maggiethompson8222
@maggiethompson8222 11 днів тому
Your reputation is not tarnished with me, Mark. You're making the right decisions, too. Good for you! Keep up the good work! ...and, screw the nay sayers and scammers, including the Whitakers
@cartierwhite_lasvegas
@cartierwhite_lasvegas 3 дні тому
Mark is a good man , it's always someone who mess it up for everyone
@bellaclyde
@bellaclyde 25 днів тому
Your story is an example of why I stopped helping individuals like the Whittakers. I too have been burned too many times and those types of people are very unappreciative. Maybe not all but most.
@ehalverson9323
@ehalverson9323 21 день тому
He helped exploit these people with the help of Larry and BJ. The rest of the family are disabled. They are inbred. Does no one get that. Thy should have gotten more and who cares. He chose to exploit them. There I.Q., levels are not to be even questioned. Do you not get it. They are disabled and this millionaire is crying cause he got his foot too far in the muk with these people. Arse man will be in prison.
@jessicafiles2386
@jessicafiles2386 18 днів тому
Huge red flag when you don’t get one thank you
@howulikethemapples
@howulikethemapples 18 днів тому
Mark chooses the wrong people to help. there are much more deserving and pure souls out there
@bellaclyde
@bellaclyde 17 днів тому
@@howulikethemapples I agree
@tonyaduncan4351
@tonyaduncan4351 9 днів тому
Exactly!! Same here. Sad world.
@SuperDrumwolf
@SuperDrumwolf Місяць тому
"no good deed goes unpunished" we know you're legit Mark, God bless you.
@craftchest
@craftchest Місяць тому
Rule of acquisition number 285.
@sbabyyyyy
@sbabyyyyy Місяць тому
Couldn’t have said it better myself. We’re on ur side Mark! We love u ❤
@erikb8979
@erikb8979 Місяць тому
I’m gonna take a stab in the dark and say that old friends and relatives are hitting Betty up for money. And she being type person she is is probably handing it out for every sob story she’s being told. This is a relatively poor area and the fact that people are giving them more attention now probably has Betty feeling wanted for once in her life. This is just speculation and only my opinion. I just don’t believe Mark has done wrong
@delwynmitchell4086
@delwynmitchell4086 Місяць тому
@@erikb8979 I beg to differ, I have seen Mark n Co take them shopping, and Betty knew exactly how to go about shopping, no encouragement needed lolz
@KB-kn4yz
@KB-kn4yz Місяць тому
Wow. Too bad. Mark , so sorry for your troubles. What a slap in the face. Guess all the stories you hear about people who hit the lottery! Every known family member and others think you are an ATM machine. Great videos Mark. Sorry to hear about other UKposts creators trying to make life hard on yourself for being kind. The devil is truly working in our world. Thank-you
@Phill1871
@Phill1871 2 місяці тому
Its funny how when the money started coming in all these family members started showing up as well.
@kaycee8021
@kaycee8021 Місяць тому
Yep, oh all of a sudden they care., How come they are not cleaning that house?
@prismo6621
@prismo6621 Місяць тому
This is what is the most suspicious. It was basically public knowledge that there was over 100k in an account for the Whittakers and I have a feeling someone has been lining their pockets with this family's mental deficiency.
@beeintelligent3259
@beeintelligent3259 Місяць тому
Yep!
@user-mj4vw3cm9y
@user-mj4vw3cm9y Місяць тому
Yes, it seemed like they knew when Mak was coming and hauled ass on over to Odd.
@Franaflyby
@Franaflyby Місяць тому
Long lost cousin's n such😊
@CherylDowney-gt9ud
@CherylDowney-gt9ud 25 днів тому
Mark you are a genuine giver. People often take advantage of kindness. The Whittaker’s are in a better place because of you. Bless you!
@sarawells1925
@sarawells1925 24 дні тому
You gave them 20+ years of your time etc... Now we can follow the next 20 years with Tyler being their protector. Tyler asked for this😊
@Jeremy_Watson
@Jeremy_Watson 19 днів тому
What? 20 years?? I didn't know he knew them that long. I'll have to watch all of their stuff then. I still don't know the entire story.
@MeMyself571
@MeMyself571 2 місяці тому
Unfortunately, I think she has dementia and probably has some extended family members lurking around asking her to call for money. Pretty much elder abuse, sadly. If you noticed the more money they got, the more family members appeared.
@goose33
@goose33 2 місяці тому
That's EXACTLY what is happening A lot of the "cousins " started coming along and then it was a wrap
@lindasnyder2976
@lindasnyder2976 2 місяці тому
I believe that, as well.
@Cuuhleerity
@Cuuhleerity 2 місяці тому
I thought of this too. Mark probably thought of it too, but like what Mark said he couldn’t say no everytime Betty asked for money because it was their money.
@ellegee2026
@ellegee2026 2 місяці тому
I was thinking the same.
@m_starseed
@m_starseed 2 місяці тому
True. But that doesn't mean the donations, and Mark's personal money need to keep being funneled in their direction with no end in sight. There needs to be boundaries and limitations.
@mistiemo1665
@mistiemo1665 Місяць тому
Hey Mark i live up near The Whitakers & i will be the first to tell anyone who wants to know. Your kindness to them is beyond anything our own community has done for them. Please don't ever stop being the person you are. I certainly appreciate you .
@143speedball5
@143speedball5 Місяць тому
Maury has determined your an idiot and a quick #EagleOne Dox shows you've never even lived in that state!
@sydney814
@sydney814 Місяць тому
Maybe you could continue when he moves on, especially if you live near them you can keep an eye on where the money goes.
@mistiemo1665
@mistiemo1665 Місяць тому
@@sydney814 I would never be comfortable being responsible for their finances & things. None of us make it a habit to just pop up at their house. I'm sure people do that enough.
@yamumshouse
@yamumshouse Місяць тому
Do yall inbreed out that way? 😂
@mistiemo1665
@mistiemo1665 Місяць тому
@@yamumshouse yes we all inbreed out that way. Whatever TF that means.
@user-my9gt9gi1f
@user-my9gt9gi1f 13 днів тому
You’re exactly right about your viewers knowing the difference between BS & truth & I hate that the Whitakers have not stood up for you because that’s where it needs to be coming from-as far as I’m concerned truth needs no defense & you out of all people are truthful & honest & i truly appreciate your heart making a difference in this Highly corrupt world where evil somehow thrives-much love from Conroe Tx!👍🏼
@ThisDJ808
@ThisDJ808 23 дні тому
Imagine a Government that thinks taxing a charitable donation is okay.....
@scottbriggs8127
@scottbriggs8127 Місяць тому
When you said you’ve had no thanks off the Whitakers and they said they aren’t getting any money.. you’ve proved you’ve sent over 100k and now they won’t be getting anymore due to their ungratefulness! They had a good thing going and now they’ve ruined it. That’s what greed does.
@eddyblaze343
@eddyblaze343 Місяць тому
Honestly they've been given enough, I get it they aren't fully there mentally, but how can you forget about when somebody sent you over 100k and not even acknowledge it when Tyler asked where the money from mark was. Imo let the state take care of them.
@AmyLou402
@AmyLou402 Місяць тому
@@eddyblaze343yes. If Betty knew how much to ask for or was told how much to ask for all the time she’d remember.
@eddyblaze343
@eddyblaze343 Місяць тому
@@AmyLou402 If she calls him at least once a month, sometimes multiple for money then she shouldn't have an issue remembering that at the very least Mark has been sending her money.
@AmyLou402
@AmyLou402 Місяць тому
@@eddyblaze343 Exactly. I cannot believe the $ they went thru! In WV!! It’s almost not possible. Hmmmm…unless the $ went to multiple people besides them.
@richardnixon7248
@richardnixon7248 Місяць тому
They're mentally disabled and you expect them to behave perfectly
@mgansworth78
@mgansworth78 27 днів тому
Mark - stop helping this family from your own personal account! You've done more than anyone on the planet has done for them. It's ENOUGH !!
@earlofcumbrae-Ground_Zero
@earlofcumbrae-Ground_Zero 24 дні тому
How much $ do think Mark has made from the millions of views on his Whittaker videos.. He's made much more €€$$ than he has ever given them...even this money is from a go fund me . Not from mark !!!;
@Robbie1075
@Robbie1075 23 дні тому
@@earlofcumbrae-Ground_Zero Do you expect him to live off donations, too? He wouldn't be able to help anyone. Are you retarded? Helping people is his passion. The videos are his way of monetizing that so he can afford to live AND help people. But shit bags like you are what ruins it. Good job asshole.
@brendaprater52
@brendaprater52 21 день тому
I'm so vjh11 to hhj❤1111111​
@brendaprater52
@brendaprater52 21 день тому
​Gb11111111111111111111111111111
@ashleygilliland4331
@ashleygilliland4331 21 день тому
Bye, Karen!
@Lue4506-ju9fz
@Lue4506-ju9fz 18 днів тому
Mark is clearly a kind-hearted individual who has generously assisted a family in need and consistently shown compassion towards them. It's inspiring to witness someone making such a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
@kingsimba1605
@kingsimba1605 24 дні тому
Mark you are a person of GOLD. You were so good to the Whittaker's, and it seems as if some tried taking advantage of you. God bless you and your team. Once again, you're golden!
@asitdas8353
@asitdas8353 Місяць тому
Tyler Oliveira just exposed himself ! More power to Mark!
@oldironsides4107
@oldironsides4107 Місяць тому
Why would this guy give 160 k to a family of generations of inbreeding. Everyone’s a drug addict. Literally people bark. This guy interviews people at the lowest if there low. You’re telling me. He does t know what happens if you give them thousands of dollars of cash a week? He knows better. He would allocate that for home repairs. Vehicles. They get free food and medical. You don’t give a couple dozen inbred crackhead cash and wonder what’s happening? You don’t have to be Nostradamus to see what’s happening
@homesteadgal4143
@homesteadgal4143 Місяць тому
This Tyler person could be facing a liability lawsuit from this YT Channel. I just hope that Mark isn't being set up for some type of Fed investigation.
@Waynes-xt9gr
@Waynes-xt9gr Місяць тому
@@homesteadgal4143 if Mark (for what i heard so far.....) has his validation etc together, nobody can pin him down. someone probably just found out how $$$$$ they can be with making vids and telling viewers to push that subscribe button and give thumbs ups....... The only way you guys are gonna let me give you brownie *** is to make a video of things or car repair or household chores that help me.......
@CrystalShaman
@CrystalShaman Місяць тому
Mark has done nothing wrong.
@saramarshall2957
@saramarshall2957 Місяць тому
I'll have to watch the video to see but if the Whitaker family is telling this guy that they haven't gotten GoFundMe money then he could have just potentially been misled right?
@StrongDamon
@StrongDamon Місяць тому
The Whittakers must be handing out money to all their extended family. Living in West Virginia in a broken down house isn't expensive.
@iwantmy_sk844
@iwantmy_sk844 Місяць тому
EXACTLY, re: "...isn't expensive"! Mark did a couple of videos on the social problems of the area (remember the guy on the side of the road with the motorcycle?), in particular the rampant crack, *meth, and benzos - use? Remember the videos of taking them to eat fast food and the (huge) shopping at Walmart? Everybody "and their brother" recognized them! There are always people taking advantage -- I wouldn't be surprised if either of the populations I just referred-to didn't see the Whittakers as a potential "next fix" or a money pot! For that reason (and that they couldn't conceptualize such ammounts), there should have been some system of checks + balances, like a money mgr. Somebody has been draining that money ($3,000, $4,000, $4,000, $3,000,...)!
@blaise6981
@blaise6981 Місяць тому
I’d be living like a king w that money
@AveriesMiranda
@AveriesMiranda Місяць тому
Yeah I wonder if they’re being taken advantage of
@amandamorris754
@amandamorris754 Місяць тому
I thought the same my self.
@wvgirl7264
@wvgirl7264 Місяць тому
Something else that most people don't realize is the fact that every one of them receives a SSI check. No I don't know exactly what they get a month but let's do bare minimum at $800... That's $3,200 a month just for Betty, Lorraine, Ray and Timmy!! That doesn't count food stamps, they probably get around $1500 a month just for food! They're not as hard up as people think.
@barneyba
@barneyba 25 днів тому
Solution: Mark moves on. Tyler takes over helping the Whittakers. You’re welcome.
@cherylbritt7227
@cherylbritt7227 18 годин тому
I knew as soon as I watched Tyler’s video and when he tried to spin you had bad intentions with the GoFundMe it was BS. Your heart and integrity are like no other.
@hopeangel1970
@hopeangel1970 Місяць тому
Betty and Larry knew exactly what they were doing. They knew the money was there and started hustling.
@fluffylittlebear
@fluffylittlebear Місяць тому
Not Betty. Maybe Larry. Larry's driving around in a $60k pickup truck. From what I can tell, Betty herself hasn't benefited from this money at all. And Kenny seems like the best of them despite so many comments from morons thinking he was stealing the money.
@tiffanyblack9704
@tiffanyblack9704 Місяць тому
Um...she's Intellectually disabled. She isn't hustling anyone.
@onemorething100
@onemorething100 Місяць тому
@@fluffylittlebearYou're Mistaken. If you watched the "Dead Larry" ruse, it's obvious Betty knew/knows more than she lets on.
@fluffylittlebear
@fluffylittlebear Місяць тому
@@onemorething100 Sure she does. That doesn't mean she's taking any money for herself. As the main contact point between the Whittakers and Mark, she's being used by others in her family. She was obviously forced or coerced into saying Larry was dead.
@Steve-ev6vx
@Steve-ev6vx Місяць тому
​@@onemorething100Larry bought a truck and BJ and her brother were buying crack and heroin/fentanyl.
@vlc518
@vlc518 Місяць тому
Mark - no one in the Whitaker family has ever said thank you , Mark. So, on behalf of all of your millions of viewers - thank you. Thank you for all that you have done in such a respectful, classy , eloquent and compassionate way. You are the man for sure and without a doubt you have left your mark - pun intended.
@marysunshine5587
@marysunshine5587 Місяць тому
I noticed they always seemed to have a air of entitlement when here's there giving or taking them places. The old gray haired guy once said after Mark mentioned he wants to make sure he continues to help them the old guy Larry I think said "I hope so" in a weird demanding way. The just got greedy
@AVIANcollabs
@AVIANcollabs Місяць тому
@@marysunshine5587to play devils advocate, they might not be the most sociable people. its normal for awkward people or maybe autistic people to not know the "correct" way to respond. i think judging people on how they say things is really irresponsible and honestly ableist especially in this scenario
@luaquino3528
@luaquino3528 Місяць тому
@avian2020 but yet I understand that, but it’s crazy how they do t know the “correct way to respond” but they do know how to take the mo money.
@freeatlast7384
@freeatlast7384 Місяць тому
​@@marysunshine5587Give your head a shake
@Skbeuker
@Skbeuker Місяць тому
How do you know none of the whittaker family has ever said thanks to mark and why do you find it upon yourself to speak as the voice of the collective millions when no one asked and no one elected you? You make some ballsy assumptions. I need your level of delusion or maybe it’s confidence or arrogance…but whatever it is…I see you do not have a problem with low confidence
@alchemist676
@alchemist676 9 днів тому
The Birdfeeder I bought a bird feeder. I hung it on my back porch and filled it with seed. Within a week we had hundreds of birds taking advantage of the continuous flow of free and easily accessible food. But then the birds started building nests in the boards of the patio, above the table, and next to the barbecue. Then came the poop. It was everywhere: on the patio tile, the chairs, the table…everywhere. Then some of the birds turned mean: They would dive bomb me and try to peck me even though I had fed them out of my own pocket. And others birds were boisterous and loud: They sat on the feeder and squawked and screamed at all hours of the day and night and demanded that I fill it when it got low on food. After a while, I couldn’t even sit on my own back porch anymore. I took down the bird feeder and in three days the birds were gone. I cleaned up their mess and took down the many nests they had built all over the patio. Soon, the back yard was like it used to be…quite, serene and no one demanding their rights to a free meal. Maybe it's time to take down the bird feeders in America.
@illdrillkiller
@illdrillkiller 4 дні тому
The guy above me has one outside his window and it's making a right mess of my stairs ...
@selfesteem3447
@selfesteem3447 3 дні тому
Good analogy.
@katherinemendez96
@katherinemendez96 2 дні тому
Mark, you are a genuine person and as soon as I saw Tyler’s video I knew it was all bs. I’ve been watching your videos for years, and I know that is definitely not true what he said. I’m glad you’re standing your ground as much as it may hurt you to discontinue the gofund me. I am a proud supporter of your page!
@Freelyrycs
@Freelyrycs Місяць тому
The idea of Tyler investigating these people being taken advantage of, when he himself is constantly being accused of exploiting homeless people is wild. Mark, you’re trusted by so many. We appreciate you!
@eddievaliant8956
@eddievaliant8956 Місяць тому
Tyler's channel is pretty great material.
@HoosierPete69.
@HoosierPete69. Місяць тому
He needs to be banned from You Tube, he won't lose a second of sleep over hurting the Whittakers.
@Wake.Up.
@Wake.Up. Місяць тому
​@@HoosierPete69.Neither will mark and everybody else. If you feel bad for ungrateful and greedy liars than by all means go live with them
@Matt_Hew
@Matt_Hew Місяць тому
​@@HoosierPete69.He needs to be banned from yt 😡😡😡😡 Lmao what kind of npc are you
@nicoleswartz4695
@nicoleswartz4695 Місяць тому
Now Tyler started a GoFundMe for the Whittakers. Sadly, I believe it is for exploitation purposes, unlike Mark who was truly trying to help them out. Now Tyler will know what Mark dealt with every time Betty called. We all know Betty was pressured into calling for money all the time. She was used to living poor and made do with what they had. Is Tyler going to tell her she can’t have any money from the GoFundMe??? This is just a sad situation all around
@jeremylowe2309
@jeremylowe2309 2 місяці тому
A family that survived on nothing spent $100,000?! That’s insane.
@musicrocks150
@musicrocks150 2 місяці тому
Thinking the same thing if they keep spending they won't have a house don't think they realize .....don't blame him he is trying his best if it wasn't for him and social media they wouldn't have it anywayz .
@raejae3755
@raejae3755 2 місяці тому
Someone is maybe taking advantage of them.
@ttgone1135
@ttgone1135 2 місяці тому
@@raejae3755 Probably all their inbred relatives.
@user-si8ko5or2e
@user-si8ko5or2e 2 місяці тому
It makes perfect sense. They needed a lot of stuff and such after such long term poverty. But also drinking and gambling maybe involved.
@TheCosmicDrama
@TheCosmicDrama 2 місяці тому
That's a good possibility that I never considered.
@kizpaws
@kizpaws 19 днів тому
Mark, you hit the nail on the head when you said that the Tyler story was "irresponsible journalism". Sad that some folks would go out of their way to create sensationalism to discredit someone who legitably was helping another. You have done so much for the Whittaker family. I truly feel for your loss here, and your faithful channel viewers don't buy any of Tyler's nonsense. If anything, Tyler has made a total fool of himself and not only tried to ruin you, but also ruin the Whittakers.
@Kikiwits
@Kikiwits 6 днів тому
No good deed goes unpunished! People should be grateful..you are a very generous and kind person.
@AmyLou402
@AmyLou402 Місяць тому
I hope Betty has Tyler’s number and calls him just as much for $. THEN maybe he will realize.
@MyTessk
@MyTessk Місяць тому
I was just thinking see will he help the family scumbag I would not even go onto his page would not give him the satisfaction just looking for the clicks 😢
@wildmustangart1577
@wildmustangart1577 Місяць тому
Tyler won't do anything for these people. He's only in it for himself.
@jimbobo5295
@jimbobo5295 Місяць тому
He's gonna steal that money....
@brianmosey8401
@brianmosey8401 Місяць тому
That bitch Tyler won't do half of what Mark has done for that family
@AmyLou402
@AmyLou402 Місяць тому
@@brianmosey8401 He’ll never take one phone call!
@lisaellis9062
@lisaellis9062 2 місяці тому
I think discontinuing the GoFundMe for them is in order. You’ve done enough Mark!! They need to be supervised with the money. They don’t have the mental capacity to understand and spend it wisely
@coolkid006
@coolkid006 Місяць тому
i saw that you copy and pasted this in the response video, i do agree though, someone close to them is taking advantage of the whole operation and needs to be closely investigated. i'm not accusing anyone here, but the logical conclusion is that either mark, or someone else is taking advantage of them.
@coolkid006
@coolkid006 Місяць тому
look its either that or betty is pocketing it, but i HIGHLY doubt that. could always be wrong though.
@dm96177
@dm96177 Місяць тому
Yes. Totally. He literally has the receipts and has chosen to pay the taxes for them.
@cincinnatiking8008
@cincinnatiking8008 Місяць тому
@@coolkid006 I saw something about some other family member needing money for a truck and a shed
@Colby_0-3_IRL_and_title_fights
@Colby_0-3_IRL_and_title_fights Місяць тому
So essentially Mark took money from donors, wasted it and didn't improve the living conditions of this family.
@dalenderocha2561
@dalenderocha2561 24 дні тому
Unfortunately, it's situations like this why so many people are hesitant to help the needy. It's no different than the man standing on the side of the road with a sign asking for money, and then quietly gets into his car and drives away.
@dtrain-uwu
@dtrain-uwu 20 днів тому
The Whittakers need help in so many ways. However, just handing them money is not the way to go about helping them. If they won the lottery, they would still end up exactly as they are now.
@boozumbuddybulliesburgesse4324
@boozumbuddybulliesburgesse4324 Місяць тому
I could never imagine Mark being a ‘scammer’..it’s so disheartening that people exploit kindness and compassion because they can’t see anything else but needing drama and self centeredness I totally understand and I am glad your drawing a line in the sand and creating boundaries to protect yourself
@bellachannell777
@bellachannell777 Місяць тому
I couldn't agree more! I think some of the money is unfortunately being spent on drugs. Mark should most definitely allow them to fend for themselves at this point.
@Hillr2249
@Hillr2249 Місяць тому
Never a scammer
@CincyBee50
@CincyBee50 Місяць тому
​@bellachannell777 sadly we know drugs had a party in it. There's a video from Mark a short time ago of BJ telling Mark that Larry died. She admitted to the lie because she is on drugs. It broke my heart. Mark has a good heart
@jaynerossi3532
@jaynerossi3532 29 днів тому
I watched mark for a few yrs now, I just can't imagine him stealing of anyone, shocking that anyone could make accusations like that, man has a heart of gold
@Hillr2249
@Hillr2249 29 днів тому
@@jaynerossi3532 no he didn’t they did it to themselves sadly
@jodihowell8077
@jodihowell8077 Місяць тому
Mark. Just walk away from the Whitakers. You’ve gone above & beyond & it’s disgusting how they’ve treated you. No one would fault you for walking away. Good vibes & love your way. You’ve got a good heart.
@Zooeee915
@Zooeee915 Місяць тому
Couldn’t agree more, he has done the best that he could
@maureenblutekraus3561
@maureenblutekraus3561 Місяць тому
💯
@tonyp1376
@tonyp1376 Місяць тому
If I were Mark I'd take the remaining money and use it to take Ray to the doctor and have his knee treated. The guy is in severe pain and despite him trying to communicate that to any and everyone noone has helped him with it. Any remaining funds should be allocated to helping Ray, Timmy and/or Lorraine or enriching their lives. While I feel for Betty, she has basically sacrificed her entire life caring for them, other members of the family clearly persuade her to give them the funds leaving the most vulnerable Whitakers with basically none of it.
@maureenblutekraus3561
@maureenblutekraus3561 Місяць тому
@tonyp1376 there is no money left
@JonHop1
@JonHop1 Місяць тому
@@tonyp1376 tbh, this is mostly Mark's fault. Mark had good intentions, but executed this terribly. Mark has so much experience with addicts and mentally ill, yet I cannot wrap my head around why he would create a go-fund-me, that was set up to just hand cash to the Whittakers. A family that CLEARLY does not have the mental skill or ability to manage money or their lives. Yet he starts handing them thousands of dollars? The Whittakers, Betty, Larry could have easily been killed over this money. Its clear as day Betty has been manipulated to use Mark as a piggy bank for her families drug habits. If Mark properly set up a foundation to have this money used ONLY on the Whittakers necessities(like medical care, housing, food, etc,), none of this would be happening. Its just shocking to me Mark was handing Betty all of this money.
@meinname505
@meinname505 Годину тому
Big respect for you from Germany! Money is not the most important thing, but the time you have invested in helping them will never be returned
@susanrickels3623
@susanrickels3623 23 дні тому
I’ve been following your videos for quite some time. I love that you show people from all walks of life with zero judgement. God knows your heart- I pray you continue your journey.
@lastchance8574
@lastchance8574 Місяць тому
Proves my point when i always say "People you help begin to think they are privileged and entitled!" They even start acting like you owe them something. Absolutely disgusting!
@somedesertdude1308
@somedesertdude1308 Місяць тому
give house
@lastchance8574
@lastchance8574 Місяць тому
@@somedesertdude1308, if you are emplying Mark owes them a house you are wrong. Money hungry Betty and her Brother kept asking Mark for money until their funds diminished. They didnt care about getting a house, all they wanted was to blow the money.
@wednesday9623
@wednesday9623 Місяць тому
​@lastchance8574 he doesnt owe them a house o agree but he also has been exploiting this family for years making major profit for himself and his channel
@jaydenp4975
@jaydenp4975 Місяць тому
Exactly
@rowdy__p
@rowdy__p Місяць тому
They are inbred.. what kind of critical thinking skills do you think they have?? ​@lastchance8574
@NicoleElizabeth4419
@NicoleElizabeth4419 Місяць тому
Every time money is involved, the ugly in people come out. I'm glad you're putting your foot down.
@Uhhlaneuh
@Uhhlaneuh Місяць тому
I’m glad he’s being transparent
@Katherine_xs
@Katherine_xs Місяць тому
True
@Mybasedworld
@Mybasedworld Місяць тому
If you’re already ugly. What’s that called then?
@Godfailedyoustophumpinghisleg
@Godfailedyoustophumpinghisleg Місяць тому
​@@Uhhlaneuh If only our own government was this transparent
@mariacarola5
@mariacarola5 Місяць тому
Exactly
@virginiarzekonski14
@virginiarzekonski14 24 дні тому
This makes me sick, as a disabled senior moving towards having to live in a van just a piece of that money could have change my life. Give money to folks who show responsibility with it first
@TJC6059
@TJC6059 23 дні тому
Be careful someone will start accusing you of begging for money and lying. I commented how I’m going through stage four non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma trying to keep my family afloat. My wife is working, but she has her own health problems. I didn’t ask for a dime from anyone, but yet instantly some asshole jumped to that conclusion. I deleted my comment because I will not have someone accusing me of that. It’s pathetic someone would just assume that. Anyone who would fake a cancer diagnosis spits in the face of what I’m going through that is an evil that I can’t comprehend.
@mirandastephens4586
@mirandastephens4586 23 дні тому
Praying for the both of you 😢 🙏
@Beholder505
@Beholder505 18 днів тому
Pause for a moment. That family was living in squalor. And they don’t have their mental faculties. They never had the skills to make money how on earth can they even know how to be responsible with it?
@TJC6059
@TJC6059 18 днів тому
@@Beholder505 I think you are dumping them down a little more than they are sure a few of them are far far mentally gone, but for the most part, they seem to have their faculties about them. They knew exactly what they were doing.
@IrishLincoln
@IrishLincoln 17 днів тому
@@Beholder505 And people are taking advantage too. Like BJ and Larry's grandson coming in and taking money. Anytime there's a good deed or intention, there's usually a hawk waiting to take advantage. Always be on the lookout.
@julez6nine
@julez6nine 24 дні тому
I’ve been watching you for years, not once have I ever thought you were getting over or taking advantage of anyone!!! I’ll always be a fan!!!
@jennifermorrison580
@jennifermorrison580 2 місяці тому
And yes Mark, shut the GoFundMe down for the Whittakers. Sometimes when we try to do right, it is not appreciated. You did SO much for them, incredible.
@markcavandish1295
@markcavandish1295 2 місяці тому
Absolutely!
@MariaCascalheira-sh9eq
@MariaCascalheira-sh9eq 2 місяці тому
Correct
@cynthiarabe5924
@cynthiarabe5924 2 місяці тому
I agree !
@jessicajennifer9827
@jessicajennifer9827 2 місяці тому
Agreed Jennifer. In addition, that phonecall he had with Betty proved that they never do say thank you.
@robinsymonds5353
@robinsymonds5353 2 місяці тому
Inbred people can't wipe their asses more a less managing money
@3blindmice905
@3blindmice905 Місяць тому
Yes it is time to cut the ties with the Whitakers in my opinion especially if you are sending them your own money.
@marysunshine5587
@marysunshine5587 Місяць тому
I would not be doing that
@Allyourbase1990
@Allyourbase1990 Місяць тому
I agree . I’ll help someone , but once you take advantage this much , and prove that you have no financial responsibility. I’m done
@Anninukichild
@Anninukichild Місяць тому
4 real. They get money for food, and literally eat boogers..get money for washers and soap and wear $hit stained pants
@paigegainey7099
@paigegainey7099 Місяць тому
Please stop sending them money. Some of these people are just so full of crap. Thanks for the great content ❤
@jason96
@jason96 Місяць тому
I agree
@louisecann7118
@louisecann7118 23 дні тому
Oh my goodness, you of all people, Mark,have been flawlessly helping the Whitakers before anybody ever even knew they existed. You are someone I look up to and try to emulate. I’m in awe of your benevolence -with no strings attached. How could anybody question your motives? You have always been transparent, Accountable and very open about your dealings. Please know that anybody worth anything understands why you do these things and we also understand that they are creeps like this idiot “aloe vera” Person. We will Always stick up for you-because we 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 you have a genuine heart & honest concern. Much love Mark, you deserve that and so much more 🩷🩵❤️💚🧡💛🤍💜💙
@alexvargas5679
@alexvargas5679 9 днів тому
You’ve been doing the right thing. Thank you for your generosity, Mark
@shebart2024
@shebart2024 Місяць тому
I really don't think that they would have taken care of a new house anyway, I don't think they know how. Mark, you have a heart of gold.
@kwpp7
@kwpp7 Місяць тому
I actually cringed at the thought of them moving into a brand new beautiful house because I knew they'd destroy it in no time flat. I think their present home suits "them", if you know what I mean to say. They don't have to live in trash and squalor just because they're poor. They live this way because that's their mentality.
@NovemberReigne
@NovemberReigne Місяць тому
@@kwpp7That is all they know how; the Whittakers living in their present home
@megaboombox1
@megaboombox1 Місяць тому
The other guy Oliveira has already set up another GoFundMe
@LittleGreyWolfForge
@LittleGreyWolfForge Місяць тому
@@kwpp7 they need a larger space….
@Townie7177
@Townie7177 Місяць тому
​@@LittleGreyWolfForgeand they'd have it if they stopped pissing it away
@Chaucer89
@Chaucer89 Місяць тому
Compassion fatigue is a real thing. You've done great man, no one should blame ya for not doing GFM's anymore. Thanks for the great content
@ELJ691
@ELJ691 Місяць тому
Let’s see what’s interesting in your life after you said the best moment in your life was photographing the whittakers. 😑a little defensive now.
@ELJ691
@ELJ691 Місяць тому
Hope I made you another dollar.
@Waynes-xt9gr
@Waynes-xt9gr Місяць тому
GFMs are getting real bad these days.........I heard of the GFM one with that "mom' who placed an ad regarding that shooting at the NFL super bowl parade....
@DanielleMontanaro-ov5rj
@DanielleMontanaro-ov5rj 17 днів тому
I'm so sorry you had this happen to you. I really enjoyed watching your videos. You know the saying...no good deed goes unpunished. You are a loving kind man and I believe most people can see that. A big thank you from all of us and God Bless You ❤
@rabblerousin8981
@rabblerousin8981 24 дні тому
Respect to you, Mark. I appreciate your channel for I think the reasons you make it, and I’m sorry you feel like your efforts have you on your back. I think most of us see your work and it speaks for itself. Lots of care from Seattle. You’re a good man, don’t stop 💜
@aliciam1661
@aliciam1661 Місяць тому
TY Mark, for "clearing all this up". NOBODY thought u "stole" it!!! Ur reputation is IMPECCABLE!!! And ur heart is GOLDEN!
@ManoloSeFue
@ManoloSeFue Місяць тому
👍🏼
@lisajoyce6803
@lisajoyce6803 Місяць тому
@@ManoloSeFueI couldn’t have said it better myself
@BodyWeakDotNet
@BodyWeakDotNet Місяць тому
RIGHT....He seems like a real cool dude to me ...and ive been here since day 1.... it's sad to know we won't see the family any more. But i don't blame him for walking away!!
@coldbrewlife
@coldbrewlife Місяць тому
Unfortunately some people did think that...
@hesterm1976
@hesterm1976 Місяць тому
It’s Ray and Timmy I really feel for, they feel and show pure joy when they see you, they would miss you, not the money. This Tyler person has a lot to answer for.
@Amyym
@Amyym Місяць тому
Yes so much this but also including the dogs. The recent video of Mark showing up to the property unannounced to see if Larry was alive when his death was faked to get more money broke my heart seeing Ray and Timmy. They're at the mercy of everyone else. They were so excited to see Mark and obviously love the time he spends interacting with them. It's so unfair they're forced to go without because of the greed of others. They're also the one's most exploited by scumbags like Tyler when Mark genuinely cares and tries to protect them. They deserve the best care which all the money that was given could've paid for. Occupational therapy, psychiatry, medical care, etc. and vehicle/fuel costs could've easily been taken care of. If that Tyler dude genuinely cared he would've taken the steps make sure Timmy and Ray were cared for. Seeing people suffer is hard enough but to see people suffer when there's means to make sure they don't have to is heartbreaking.
@jennifergriffin1061
@jennifergriffin1061 Місяць тому
And Ms Lorraine
@liv0003
@liv0003 Місяць тому
​@@Amyym what about Mrs. Lorraine? She is the sweetest of all. This poor woman is the innocence personified.
@Waynes-xt9gr
@Waynes-xt9gr Місяць тому
if ANY I feel sorry for at the end, its Ray, Timmy, and Lorraine.....they probably dont nothing wrong
@Kamikazikyle
@Kamikazikyle Місяць тому
@@Waynes-xt9gri might just be high and falling for her act but i do genuinly think betty should be included shes able to communicate sure but she always seems confused shes smarter and more capable then ray and timmy for sure but i dont think its by much. now larry on the other hand you can tell with him he always stops to think before he talks and he talks slow still not a genius but i think hes better than he lets on
@bookworm5433
@bookworm5433 25 днів тому
The problem with giving money to people that don't have it. The way they are with money is literally the reason they never had it to begin with. Example: I invest 60 to 70 percent of my income. Ergo I do not need money. I started off with nothing. I worked for every cent I have. If someone gave me any significant amount of money...I'd literally just buy more good quality dividend paying securities thereby increasing my income. I wouldn't waste it.
@weldead3
@weldead3 9 днів тому
Isn’t that slander. Can’t rely on people like that to be responsible. Thank you for everything you do. It takes a special kind of person to inject yourself into the middle of these situations. Your honesty and selflessness is rare. Don’t stop being who you just understand people want something for nothing.
@buzzzzzz69
@buzzzzzz69 Місяць тому
A perfect example of no good deed going unpunished.
@carridesandotherrelaxingad9226
@carridesandotherrelaxingad9226 27 днів тому
Truth !!!
@JonHop1
@JonHop1 27 днів тому
@carridesandotherrelaxingad9226 but again, do you really think Mark handled this properly? Just handing all that money to Betty who is mentally challenged and disabled?
@weatherstationlytovchenko4794
@weatherstationlytovchenko4794 26 днів тому
this video is a perfect example of damage control by a complicit person
@randyjahnke5702
@randyjahnke5702 24 дні тому
Mark wasn't smart to allow these people to manage all that money. Be smarter next time mark
@river8760
@river8760 20 днів тому
@@JonHop1100% agree!
@jonnuanez7183
@jonnuanez7183 Місяць тому
Rebecca and the Whitakers are giving Mark a hell of a life lesson about how easily others can take generosity for granted and not care about how others feel about it, regardless of "thought capacity/ability".
@hollyholy641
@hollyholy641 29 днів тому
True human nature ALWAYS bleeds through no matter how desperate they may seem.
@Harpingonandon
@Harpingonandon 21 день тому
This makes me so sad. Mark is one classy documentarian and not a massive attention seeker like that Tyler guy. “Larry died” was the wake up call for me. People didn’t want to give a dime after that because no one wants to help BJ do drugs. They have circled their wagons. You’re up there with Ken Burns in my book. Thank you
@laurilenhardt2188
@laurilenhardt2188 17 днів тому
Some people are just awful. I think it's a shame you didn't/dont receive "Thanks", but I thank you for all the selflessness you shared with those in "need" situation. Keep the videos coming! You're the best!
@custardgirl
@custardgirl 2 місяці тому
Seeing all the money that Betty has asked for makes me worry that someone close to the whittakers is taking money from them!
@lindasmith3648
@lindasmith3648 2 місяці тому
I agree.
@RosinDaddy5280
@RosinDaddy5280 2 місяці тому
Yea and being spent on Methanie
@trkrzwfe
@trkrzwfe 2 місяці тому
Yep!!
@elinchristensen4854
@elinchristensen4854 2 місяці тому
I was thinking that aw well
@margieperez5886
@margieperez5886 2 місяці тому
Look at the 2 brothers they have given me a bad feeling from the beginning. It’s seems as if Betty could easily be taken advantage of
@justaman-km1hl
@justaman-km1hl Місяць тому
She absolutely knows who Tyler is and what she said in the interview with him. Her motivation was to see if he too would set up a gofundme and she could double dip from donors. They have some genetic bottlenecking going on, but she definitely knows what she is doing. Don’t beat yourself up Mark, we love you and are proud of you and appreciate the beautiful example of show us all in how to be better, more compassionate and merciful in the world.
@pamelaliegh
@pamelaliegh Місяць тому
I wonder if she thought that she could have the both of them running go fund new for her and one wouldn’t know about the other?
@CherryDreamer96
@CherryDreamer96 Місяць тому
Do you think she would really be bright enough to do something so sneaky ? Im not saying you're wrong, but if that's the case she is very deceptive
@Greengrass81
@Greengrass81 Місяць тому
​​@@CherryDreamer96she ain't as stupid as many think Wen I watched marks vid of them i always thought Betty Larry was actually quite rude to mark at times says thanku to Paige straight away where was marks thanku for everything . I wish all the best for ray Timmy Lorraine .
@wvgirl7264
@wvgirl7264 Місяць тому
I have a serious question and I'm not trying to be rude but... Let's say they get a new house. Is someone going to clean for them, help them with hygiene, etc.? I mean, if that's not the case, there's honestly no sense in buying a new home when it will just be in shambles within months and they're right back to square one.
@heathervandermark2192
@heathervandermark2192 Місяць тому
​@@wvgirl7264absolutely agree with you on this!!!!!
@booshting3520
@booshting3520 24 дні тому
These videos have been incredible, fascinating. Mark, thanks so much for your work. You've helped them so much. It's sad that it ends this way. No good deed goes unpunished indeed.
@1958donnavance
@1958donnavance 23 дні тому
Tyler is a piece of work. I’m sorry all that you have had to go through with all of this. Bless your heart!!❤️
@suziet1215
@suziet1215 28 днів тому
Irresponsible journalism. EXACTLY. Mark, we are here for you ❤❤
@NillerMann
@NillerMann 23 дні тому
You’re being rather generous with the word ‘journalism’ here.
@ehalverson9323
@ehalverson9323 21 день тому
He helped exploit these people with the help of Larry and BJ. The rest of the family are disabled. They are inbred. Does no one get that. Thy should have gotten more and who cares. He chose to exploit them. There I.Q., levels are not to be even questioned. Do you not get it. They are disabled and this millionaire is crying cause he got his foot too far in the muk with these people. Arse man will be in prison. FYI, he would have never gotten personal with them if he was a professional journalist himself or whatever this creep is.
@jennifermaida585
@jennifermaida585 Місяць тому
They should have had a court appointed conservatorship, I am so sorry.
@sarahholland2600
@sarahholland2600 Місяць тому
Exactly. They're still living in squalor & last time we saw them their bathroom had no plumbing.
@ah5589
@ah5589 Місяць тому
That’s so much harder to obtain than you think. They would be considered too competent, according to the state.
@electronixTech
@electronixTech Місяць тому
Absolutely. I was thinking the same thing. The money should have been held by a trusted third party unrelated to all the people involved and be administered responsibly so it would not be blown as soon as they got it. I guess unless there was a contract drawn up before the Go Fund Me was made, it would be pretty hard to do, since people like this Tyler fellow would be pointing fingers saying that the Whittaker's were not getting their money that was promised.
@sarahholland2600
@sarahholland2600 Місяць тому
@@ah5589 Would they tho' ? Have any of them ever attended school? At all? Can they even read or write? Betty is the only one who seems even halfway there with her comprehension & cognitive ability: & even she would probably be described as learning disabled, if assessed ( I'm a teacher). The other female (whose name I've just gone blank on) also looks like she needs anti depressants tbh. I've never seen her smile.
@jugghead-1975
@jugghead-1975 Місяць тому
​@@electronixTechExactly what would happen! It's easy to come up with solutions from out here looking in ! Mark owes NOBODY an explanation...
@SuperJJ09
@SuperJJ09 16 днів тому
Heart breaking really.... Makes you feel like the person stopping to help someone in distress on the side of the road just to get stun and your car stolen, really helps people be generous and selfless... where are we going really in this world is unbelievable. Keep it up Mark ! I love your content and the way you make your interviews ! The fact so many different people are able to talk freely while you interview them shows of your abilities to make them feel safe and without judgment. It's sad for that family, really, but as someone mentioned previously, if you never had money in your life, the facts align to show that there is no way you are able to manage money if you ever would have it, look at all those people who wins the lottery just to find out that there dreams became real fast there worst nightmares.
@njmenaceify
@njmenaceify 23 дні тому
i always noticed how rude these people are to Mark. the first video with them i assumed they were a little skittish and unsure of this stranger filming them, but they remain that way all the way up to the recent videos despite how much Mark has helped them. not to mention how rude Betty is on the phone, shows these people are no good
@conniemoore3051
@conniemoore3051 Місяць тому
Seems like the Whitakers needed someone like a court appointed guardian to watch over their finances and donations, they don't have the capacity to handle money, let alone that much money. I'll bet family members came out of the woodwork with their hands out and took money from them. You tried to do a good thing Mark but the Whitakers have lived the way they do for many years and generations in filth and poverty, and without someone teaching them how to keep their house clean, a new house will look like the current one does in no time. Everyday tasks that require planning, organization, or problem-solving can be more challenging for those with low IQs. This includes tasks like managing finances, cooking, social skills and cues.
@peaceblossom9636
@peaceblossom9636 Місяць тому
My thoughts exactly 🤯
@theresaciba632
@theresaciba632 Місяць тому
Please don't give up on them😢😢😢😢😢
@theresaciba632
@theresaciba632 Місяць тому
I agree 100%
@roman2227
@roman2227 Місяць тому
maybe one of the retards ate the money
@barbaraolsem5150
@barbaraolsem5150 Місяць тому
So true. You could bet that a new house would be trashed and filthy in no time. So they've gotten over 100 grand in cash so far. That's a lot of money - where exactly did it go? You're right they need an honest person to oversee exactly what money is going to be used for along with receipts.
@bonjovirocks24
@bonjovirocks24 Місяць тому
I noticed from the videos that neither Betty nor Larry ever said thank you. Larry once said he needed you to pay for his truck to get fixed & after you said you would, he responded with “Well I would hope so!”… as entitled as he could be. The Walmart shipping trips, the fair, the hair cuts, not one thank you. At the end when you called Betty, she knew she lied to Tyler. It’s called GREED. What the hell are they spending $130,000 on?!? They all get social security disability, Medicare, on top of your generosity.
@marysunshine5587
@marysunshine5587 Місяць тому
I remember when he said that. I was going to post about that but couldn't remember the exact situation. I knew after I heard him say that it might end up bad what a entitled a hole
@christiecruzxo2841
@christiecruzxo2841 Місяць тому
All of which they are supposed to be reporting those gifts to. You can’t just collect that kind of money and not report to disability etc. I know I have a disabled son with autism. They want to know everything I have right down to if my 2009 vehicle is still registered and on the road lol. They count every penny of assets. He should def stop at this point. It’s unfortunate but we all know what he tried to do. Marc has always, consistently been a class act.
@User-rka_zykx76
@User-rka_zykx76 Місяць тому
Is larry an alcoholic? He sounds, looks and acts like one.
@6cansshort
@6cansshort Місяць тому
Lotta meth and fentanyl in them hollers.
@woodywood7759
@woodywood7759 Місяць тому
Man you are only seeing one side of it you're y'all dumb. You think Mark is just going and doing all that for that family just to be nice hell no he's monetizing and making money off of the Whittaker's content hey barge his way into this family's life to benefit his Financial Freedom. If y'all was living this kind of life would you want somebody you didn't know coming in and just start seeing them in your life and asking you odd questions
@user-qo6th3og4q
@user-qo6th3og4q 23 дні тому
If you watch the one where Larry’s daughter lied about Larry’s death to get money, Betty went along with it and told you he died and the daughter PLAINLY SAID that YOU HAVE GIVEN THEM $153,000!!! I hate you will not continue to interview them, but I understand the frustration. You are a man’s man in my opinion Mark. We see the heart of GOLD you have. You couldn’t possibly contain the light that shines within. We ALL KNOW BETTER! You have always been transparent with your viewers. Much love Mark, continue being YOURSELF!
@astro-oi8lw
@astro-oi8lw 5 днів тому
I love this channel. People need to hear these people and their stories. Unfortunately, many deeply damaged people are virtually impossible to help. You've got a big heart, Mark, so don't blame yourself for what happened. You and the listeners who donated had the best intentions and you were taken advantage of. Lesson learned for all of us I think. We should never let go of our compassion, but we have to realize that we are dealing with people who have just been mistreated and damaged to the point that sometimes it's dangerous to help them.
@kylependygraft2023
@kylependygraft2023 Місяць тому
As a Tyler O viewer even I can see his ploy to create drama. Thank you for being transparent to all of us to shut up the haters.
@ginac9970
@ginac9970 Місяць тому
Amen!
@hansvillenews
@hansvillenews Місяць тому
It’s always been his tactic
@chrissieroxba2949
@chrissieroxba2949 Місяць тому
I just unsubscribed from Tyler!
@rockymtn1291
@rockymtn1291 Місяць тому
I think Tyler had a legitimate question but seeing this brings more questions about what is happening once the Whittakers get it.
@milanv69
@milanv69 Місяць тому
Well I hope that after this nonsense, you stop watching that shitbag Tyler. He's a fucking loser.
@Hanna.k.l
@Hanna.k.l Місяць тому
Good for you Mark! $100k is an insane amount of money and they obviously didn't spend it wisely nor appreciate it! You did your part 🌸
@Ipleadthefifth
@Ipleadthefifth Місяць тому
Exactly
@YourBoeingBenefitBrain
@YourBoeingBenefitBrain Місяць тому
💯 true
@garysaunders2029
@garysaunders2029 Місяць тому
They are filling up the place with broke down vehicles
@boyce5994
@boyce5994 Місяць тому
Hes made over a million dollars on the videos, while he tries to hook up with former prostis 😂😂.
@theoneandonly1158
@theoneandonly1158 Місяць тому
Exactly. Instead of getting mad at Tylor, when that old lady said in the interview was appalling, like seriously. Like she doesn't know where the money is coming from. But then again, they have have lite kid brains. So you can't expect budgeting skills nor self control.
@MrSaintmatt83
@MrSaintmatt83 День тому
“Just like feeding wild animals” the animals get used to it and come back more and more,then the feeder gets hurt or worse. Exactly the same with that family
@bccradventures84
@bccradventures84 24 дні тому
Been watching your channel for a long time now. So sorry that things went south. Some people are just not worth the effort. Will keep watching your channel because I believe that your heart is in the right place. You’ve done great things for them. Too bad some people are the way they are… Stay proud and keep your head held high. Love your vids.
@sadiestoltzfus9798
@sadiestoltzfus9798 22 дні тому
I think the family is sick all the way around. Incestuous relationships for one plus these people have been living on social security and collecting welfare. I don't feel bad for these people at all.
@theresadmytriw4138
@theresadmytriw4138 2 місяці тому
Mark, Not for a minute did anyone believe that you were doing something wrong! Thank you for your undeniable honesty and integrity. You have helped many people through your UKposts channel. Take care of yourself too!
@yeetproductionsbah3809
@yeetproductionsbah3809 2 місяці тому
To be fair a lot of people who watched the other video don’t know who this guy is. It’s not bad to ask questions
@dann1cus631
@dann1cus631 2 місяці тому
I don't think you can speak for everybody. There are definitely people out there who believe what Tyler is spewing.
@pineapplegamer6986
@pineapplegamer6986 2 місяці тому
@@yeetproductionsbah3809 yeah a lot of viewers didn’t know who Mark was and their first impression of him was that he was a scammer. This is why Tyler’s video was so damaging because, whether Tyler intended for this or not, it created this negative backlash on Mark, who’s not at all a scammer and now he’s going to reduce his help given to the family and I don’t blame him at all he’s really done all he’s can for the Whittaker’s he can’t support them forever Tyler’s video just accelerated the inevitable
@theresadmytriw4138
@theresadmytriw4138 2 місяці тому
@@bellajimenez13 I disagree with you
@ddz1375
@ddz1375 2 місяці тому
​@@bellajimenez13money which has gone directly to the Whittaker family and promptly squandered. 100,000 dollars? You fnk kidding me? It would take me 8 years to make that much let alone pay taxes on. Gtfooh.
@anabella4166
@anabella4166 Місяць тому
WOW…. SO SHE THOUGHT U WERE GIVING HER TENS OF THOUSANDS OUT OF HER OWN POCKET & STILL GONNA GIVE HER 100k FOR A HOUSE?! UNREAL.
@TheKatarinaGiselle
@TheKatarinaGiselle Місяць тому
Well she's inbred...sooo....
@jennb9730
@jennb9730 Місяць тому
Yeah & never said thank you 🤯
@drumusic5665
@drumusic5665 Місяць тому
They are developmentally disabled ofc this is there expectation, it's not malicious. It's the exact same thing as working with autistic children for example. You do right by them without expecting them to have a perfect or clear idea on how everything happens. The issue is Tyler's inability to see that and tipping Mark over the edge by exploiting there developmental disorder for views and drama
@tiffanywilliams5179
@tiffanywilliams5179 Місяць тому
RIGHT THE REAL QUESTION NOW IS BETTY WHERE IS THE MONEY???
@KatJ3st
@KatJ3st Місяць тому
She's an incompetent deluded child.
@bellahoward7233
@bellahoward7233 24 дні тому
Betty threw under the bus. She knew actually what she was doing. I agree with you Mark we will miss you but get the hell out. Its a damn shame
@cmr5954
@cmr5954 3 дні тому
This is exactly why you should have had a lawyer involved to write a contract regarding the go fund me (before it was started) that the money was SPECIFICALLY for one thing or another. You state it is “their money”, no, it was money from mislead contributors. You need a lawyer on retention. Now we know a lot of the money was BLOWN on drugs and other things that were not needed every week or two weeks.
@maureenmcconnell5592
@maureenmcconnell5592 2 місяці тому
Agree Mark. Cut ties and no more funding the Whitaker’s. People take advantage of kind hearts. No more!
@mjgerleman
@mjgerleman 2 місяці тому
I suspect that a close investigation would reveal the Whittaker's themselves were scammed out of the money Mark sent.
@restlessriver5870
@restlessriver5870 2 місяці тому
He cares deeply for the Whitakers. He is acting tough throughout the video, then he got on the phone with Betty, and his heart melted.
@lih-fk8by
@lih-fk8by 2 місяці тому
No good deed goes unpunished, this is exactly why our government needs to step in and help these people not leave it up to good people like Mark
@EmilyRose0
@EmilyRose0 2 місяці тому
It feels bad to believe Betty would not care, Mark said "nobody ever thanked him" here. I do to really believe this. But if Betty, who seems to be the brightest among them remembers to call Mark for money she should remember that he send it, she should not just tell this dude she does not know where it goes, but I think he gears conversations in the way he asks leading questions, he had this already painted out in his mind. I am not 100% sure if Mark should be angry with them. But they for sure getting exploited my Taylor now. He is a total douchebag, he reminds me of the fake pranks and "giving to the homeless" UKposts tending era where idiots filmed themselves giving to homless PURELY for their own gain.
@graffics7665
@graffics7665 Місяць тому
Betty's gonna be like, "Shit, why didn't I stick up for Mark?! Now we're back to broke"
@friskysmith2170
@friskysmith2170 Місяць тому
You’re overestimating their intellectual capacity.
@skinnycol809
@skinnycol809 Місяць тому
Yeah dude, I don’t think they’re competent enough to handle money. These people are scammers or anything dude. Just NOT the people to handle large amounts of money.
@graffics7665
@graffics7665 Місяць тому
Right, she probably won't even know why. They won't have a clue. They'll just blame Mark.
@electronixTech
@electronixTech Місяць тому
@@graffics7665 Sadly, I think Betty is too out of it to know what's going on. She and the others will probably just blame Mark for not giving them more money and not realize what they did. It's too bad, Timmy was my favourite, buying a big bag of dog food for the dogs when Mark took them out to shop in the car.
@graffics7665
@graffics7665 Місяць тому
@electronixTech yeah it's unfortunate if they lose out because of one selfish punk youtuber sneaking in & finding them. It's nice to see someone helping the less fortunate. Growing up with a drug addicted mother on welfare & living in squalor, I'd see it as a blessing even if the money was stripped from us. A blessing we were able to live pretty nice for a while... and a life lesson learned by losing it. Unfortunately it's neither for them because of their thought processing. (I assume)
@carolrogers5626
@carolrogers5626 4 дні тому
I am so sorry Mark. I was with you, and thought it was a great help to the Whitakers. I was so happy they were able to see there was help and life above complete poverty. I too, have a brother who doesn't understand between help and expecting. Thank you, and I am so sorry it didn't work. God Bless you and the Whitakers. You absollutley have done your best for them.
@copper-tc6un
@copper-tc6un Місяць тому
I grew up in West Virginia. Moved to California, and became a law enforcement officer there. I've watched SWU and the Whitaker's story from the beginning. You were compassionate and tried to help them. You did the right thing by them, and it didn't quite work out. So very many of us appreciate your efforts. We know the truth. Kudos my friend.
@merksworld4271
@merksworld4271 Місяць тому
Im sorry you even needed to explain this. We stand with you mark
@ricardoherrera4042
@ricardoherrera4042 17 днів тому
that tyler kid a bum mark, thanks for all you did
@katherinemendez96
@katherinemendez96 2 дні тому
This is the thanks you get for helping them out? My goodness. What has this world come to? Stay strong, Mark. Thank you for being genuine.
@eileencapps
@eileencapps 4 дні тому
Well, you know what they say Mark, no good deed goes unpunished, and I love your heart for these people, and I’ve always loved how your interviews are so compassionate. It’s unfortunate that this other UKpostsr took money out of the hands of people who could use it, and so many times, that’s just the way it goes with our world. My husband and I have been in the trenches with people whose lives we wanted to change for the better. But we have learned so many times, we want it more for them than they want it for themselves and they don’t actually help themselves even though we’re there with resources and money for them. We appreciate your videos and we appreciate your heart to help people. God sees that no matter what the world says. Keep making your content and God bless you for your work.
@user-bh9vi7jh9o
@user-bh9vi7jh9o Місяць тому
The phrase “no good deed goes unpunished” applies here more than I’ve ever seen in my life. 😢
@MoonBeamLight
@MoonBeamLight Місяць тому
I don’t understand this saying?
@Kooczsi
@Kooczsi Місяць тому
@@MoonBeamLight its a reference to how most good deeds come with backlash from people who are trying to virtue signal. Its easier to prove someone to be a bad person and capitalize on it, than actually being a good person. Mark is the good person in this scenario, but people like tyler olievera love ruining it for others for money
@anthonyhollohan7651
@anthonyhollohan7651 Місяць тому
ppl do it to mrbeast and he doesnt stop@@Kooczsi
@warriormom_of_many
@warriormom_of_many Місяць тому
They seem like scammers
@Kooczsi
@Kooczsi Місяць тому
@@MG-zu4st my first language isnt english, also your example was very bad, as it doesnt explain the problem
@YFZMoto
@YFZMoto Місяць тому
That's the problem when they don't work for the Money, they think the money train never ends.
@jn2898
@jn2898 Місяць тому
they are disabled Not everyone can work
@christinadumont458
@christinadumont458 Місяць тому
@@jn2898Girl, they didn’t say they could smh…🙄 They were simply making a point that when you don’t work or pay for your own things, you don’t value money the same. And they’re absolutely 100% correct too Lol!
@GrandmaG-gr8zd
@GrandmaG-gr8zd Місяць тому
I wonder did they tell the government they are getting thousands in gifts ?
@DrGears-sn4gj
@DrGears-sn4gj Місяць тому
How stupid are you? Mark says in the first like 5 minutes, the money is taxed. He pays the tax, and gives them the payment. Like damn dude embarrassing. You don't "tell" the government money you git given as gift lmfao. Did you give tax on birthday cards with money in them? @@GrandmaG-gr8zd
@YFZMoto
@YFZMoto Місяць тому
@@jn2898And they were SPENDING it Like there was a never Ending Supply that has nothing to do with Being Disabled.
@markowen2193
@markowen2193 13 днів тому
Leeches coming out of the woodwork once the money started to roll in cut your ties with them you've given them more than enough faking someone's death for financial gain is bang out of order
@andrej.trepanier6185
@andrej.trepanier6185 4 дні тому
I saw the video mark and I absolutely 100% have faith in you, believe you and I know you know what's best in this situation for the Whittakers
@thatguyinthesky2553
@thatguyinthesky2553 2 місяці тому
WOW - This really back fired on Tyler and The Whitakers, they'll be absolutely freaking out now they'll be getting no more Money. Lesson; Don't bite the hand that feeds You.
@Ryan-KushLifeDragons
@Ryan-KushLifeDragons 2 місяці тому
Exactly Ingrates I am absolutely disgusted but not at all surprised.
@mariadickson6035
@mariadickson6035 2 місяці тому
Absolutely 💯. They wrecked it for themselves & maybe this needed to happen.
@inskin2002
@inskin2002 2 місяці тому
Their not the brightest people. Kinda like little kids they probably have no clue they messed up. But I don't blame him for being irritated about it.
@curricane
@curricane 2 місяці тому
​@@inskin2002i was just going to say that. They are not the smartest people. Money started coming in to them and they had certain family members that started hanging around and prob guiding them in asking for money. And Betty prob wasn't even sure what Tyler was talking about and instead of Tyler asking them direct questions and filling in blanks so they could understand properly he asked in a way he would get the answer he wants. What a fucking scumbag. I feel bad for mark and the Whittaker's.
@aus-li
@aus-li 2 місяці тому
@@inskin2002 Then put the blame on Mark! You’re literally admitting that Betty shouldn’t have had access to that much money. Y’all are pathetic.
@sherriesutley7000
@sherriesutley7000 Місяць тому
They do not have the mental capacity to handle money. It’s like handing children hundreds of dollars and they spend it all on toys and candy .
@thatshaneguy546
@thatshaneguy546 Місяць тому
That's what I was gonna say. It's true they can't manage themselves hardly rather on money. They needed mark in there lives and ruined that now
@bentleyb2806
@bentleyb2806 Місяць тому
It's still not his money.
@shelld7535
@shelld7535 Місяць тому
100% TRUTH.
@kwpp7
@kwpp7 Місяць тому
Yes, this is a good way to word it
@lilyjane1011
@lilyjane1011 Місяць тому
Thank you!
@user-hj3fc9bw5h
@user-hj3fc9bw5h 21 день тому
Mark, ur GREAT...I know u can't do everything, but they need a good, compassionate doctor SOOO bad. Especially for Ray
@user-mr1fm2rg7d
@user-mr1fm2rg7d 22 дні тому
Great job Mark, as always. Sorry youre having to go through all this. SMH! God bless you. ❤️🤍💙🙏🏼🇺🇲
@sittnonchrome
@sittnonchrome Місяць тому
I never doubted your honesty, Mark. Wipe your hands though, buddy. They’re Tyler’s problem now.
@Weird-to-the-core
@Weird-to-the-core Місяць тому
Problem, wow, what an amazing way to refer to people in need
@thatonethisone5904
@thatonethisone5904 Місяць тому
A couple are aware enough to be chancers @@Weird-to-the-core
@TheXJRMAN
@TheXJRMAN Місяць тому
the Financial aspect I expect they are referring to, and yes drop it.@@Weird-to-the-core
@Hellstrom1939
@Hellstrom1939 Місяць тому
@@Weird-to-the-coreoh, be quiet.
@wvgirl7264
@wvgirl7264 Місяць тому
@@Weird-to-the-core I suggest you go and help them. 😂😂 See how long you last there! 😂🤦🏻‍♀️
@Lisa-Peter7875
@Lisa-Peter7875 Місяць тому
I think you're best just stepping away from them, Mark. You have been in our newspapers in the UK, and you are praised for all you have done for the family. You are a very kind man.
@jerseygirl5771
@jerseygirl5771 Місяць тому
That is lovely to hear. Mark is a good man Tyler should be ashamed of himself
@chrisvig123
@chrisvig123 Місяць тому
Yeah enough is enough they’ve just just gotten greedy like everyone else unfortunately
@ejjohn2388
@ejjohn2388 Місяць тому
I think stepping away from all these people he interviews would be wise
@shaunnal2560
@shaunnal2560 Місяць тому
It’s hard to enforce an exclusive contract when the people you have it with aren’t mentally competent and too poor to make it worth a lawsuit. Mark is blaming Betty and that’s not fair.
@MrEp5
@MrEp5 Місяць тому
I think they are just using him and the donators.
@dyates6380
@dyates6380 23 дні тому
Great video Mark. We never doubted your motives. It's really too bad that people take advantage of situations, and also that people jump to conclusions.
@christinabaker4215
@christinabaker4215 14 днів тому
So Sad it came down this way. Thank you Mark for all you try to do to help. The world needs more people like you.
@santokie126
@santokie126 2 місяці тому
Mark, I can’t imagine how betrayed you must feel after all that help you provided for the Whittakers. No one can blame you for taking down all the Gofundme pages. You have done more than enough. ❤ thank you
@joshuaa262
@joshuaa262 2 місяці тому
He didn't provide anything, the viewers did by donating.
@belmum1689
@belmum1689 2 місяці тому
@@joshuaa262 And the Whittakers got the donated money
@HappiDeigh
@HappiDeigh 2 місяці тому
@12:29 "this is not a helping channel"
@bryanherrera8520
@bryanherrera8520 2 місяці тому
​@@joshuaa262 Look at his channel, he actually talks to the people, Tyler just does recaps
@mohanedmohsen8263
@mohanedmohsen8263 2 місяці тому
are you serious guys? he literally saying "this retarded family that i was supposed to help asked for the money and i gave it to them so now no money for the house" like this was his job to "help them" and not simply give them the money if they asked for it, he is the one who "I suppose" isn't retarded he even said "they should have saved the money not spend it" like are you serious here? did he expected them to save it ????? i know he is removing comments because there is no way a comment with 124 likes only have 2 replies
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