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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
@@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.
Mark, walking away from this situation seems like the only resolution. You're purpose was to help this family.......and you did. You stated no one has ever said thank you Mark, I "thank you!" You haven't blemished your reputation as far as I'm concerned. Keep doing what you're doing, you have a continued supporter. Again thank you.
probaly he couldn't even had the chance cause most of the money went who knows where, he cared for them but it was hard to even communicate with them, that's sad
@@blackblueandgoldBetty knew where the money was going….to a woman named BJ who had a drug problem. Shame on all of them who lied to Mark. Then Tyler steps in & accuses Mark of fraud. He has profusely apologized for his mistake and offered to use his own money to buy them a kind of manufactured home, but no company would work with him because of the bad publicity. You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear.
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.
It’s the right decision to address this issue. We understand Mark. If people don’t appreciate your help yes it’s a good idea to let it go. Keep doing your meaningful work. You are raising awareness. We appreciate and we understand. Thank you for what you do.
Right on SWU FOLKS!! I agree and appreciate all the work that Mark does. The problem these days is that these kinds of people exist and in abundance!! It’s like dodging bullets!! We love you ❤️and your channel Mark and I support You 💯
It’s Mark’s fault!! Why the fuck would he give Betty all that money and expect her to responsibly use it the “correct” way? And then says he gave money to his interviewees, and then expects they wouldn’t come back to ask for more money when most of them are addicts or are mentally ill? Use your brains people.
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
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 TH-cam creators trying to make life hard on yourself for being kind. The devil is truly working in our world. Thank-you
Can't blame him for being fed up I have watched him for years, he is great. I couldn't do what he does I can't help people that don't show any appreciation. He is too good for his own good in this world today. I wish more people were like him God Bless you Marke.
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.
After learning about the Nova interview I have zero respect for Mark. Posting a 13 year old with her nipples showing is crazy, then acting like it wasn't a big deal is even crazier. That interview highlights at the very least his incredible irresponsibility with his interviewees. Broadcast a vulnerable child's location to millions of people is wild. Sharing her social where she sells child porn is criminal. He made changed, but the video should've never been aired with her face and location. A pedophile has already seen that and has her location and enough info to find her on social media
@@Brainwashedgoat Who cares about your respect. Mark is a sublimely beautiful artist illustrating people who the majority of the population have "zero respect" for because they are hidden from society, living on the fringes, unseen and misunderstood. Showing us how and why they are in these positions creates empathy and the only hope for change. Get it now, Einstein. smh
@@MG-zu4st yes I'm sure all the pedophiles are happy that Mark shared Novas picture, location and social. Fuck that shit. He doesn't care though and gets to make millions off of their suffering
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
@@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.
@@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
This is bs , Mark is an honest, upstanding guy. Me and my friend Cory met him once when we brought some food to the Whittakers and wanted to meet them. What this guy Tyler has done is beyond despicable. I’m going to let him know to. What Larry’s daughter has done bullying Betty to get money for drugs. Larry’s daughter has ruined help for this family. It’s shameful. Don’t give up Mark, you have God on your side.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
@@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.
I just discovered you a few days ago and have watched as many segments as i can. What a wonderful, caring, generous man you are. Thank you for all you do. God bless you for all you do. You are now a permanent part of my viewing as i learn so much about humanity from your work. Thank you
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....
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
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.
@@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.......
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?
Screw these scandal creating "TH-camrs" not offering any substance and only helping their own pockets. GOD BLESS YOU MARK FOR YOUR HONORABLE AND TRUTHFUL EFFORTS.
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.
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
@@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
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
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!!
100k in just one year?! Yet they still live in the same dilapidated shack surrounded by garbage? That’s a shame. The one video I saw, there was a huge ATV and Larry pulled up in a big red truck that looked brand new and some of those trucks can go for 50k+ and a high end brand new ATV can go for 30k. I wouldn’t trust these people to be able to spend 100 bucks responsibly without coming home with lottery tickets, booze and a trucker hat with boobs on it.
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.
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.
@@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.
I just found this post. Mark it's time to back out. It sounds like someone is getting shady now. We see all the good you've done. Now they are starting to get greedy. They are greedy not needy. You can back out now. You've done enough. Proud of you thanks for helping as much as you did.
I support you in no longer doing go fund me accounts. No good deed goes unpunished. I’m sorry this has been your experience. Keep up your videos ❤ Thank you Mark
I have to say a lot of these people who he has helped seemed like users from the start. I feel bad these people ruined what could have been an amazing opportunity for some.
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
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.
@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
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
My sister told me about your channel yesterday evening. I started watching throughout the night and into the morning hours to finish all of the videos. I was hooked on this family and the story you were telling. Half way through the videos, I thought when I wake up tomorrow, I will send money to the GoFundMe account. I noticed about 3/4 of viewing the videos, that some family members would (passive-aggresively) bring up needing money. However, I still wanted to help. After finishing all of the videos, I was heartbroken that your generosity (and the donors) turned out NOT to be appreciated. I was floored with the video of BJ confessing to outright lying about the death of her father to get drug money. My personal belief is that there were only 3 people that had no part in the lie (Lorraine, Timothy, and Ray). I then watched Tyler's video of the family and the way he questioned your morals. This video made me disgusted. The song, "Dirty Money" popped into my head after watching Tyler's video. He was trying to do a sensational video to get more viewers to his channel. A professional "reporter" should look at ALL facts before beginning a story. It also struck me odd, that you never once received a thank you for all you were doing with the people that could verbalize that sentiment. However, I hope you firmly know in your heart that Timothy and Ray were appreciative of what you were doing for their family by the way they always greeted you. I also believe you played a big part in getting the poor dog help for his leg that caused the amputation. It was never in the videos, but I believe you were the main force in getting that poor dog help. As you can probably tell by my long rant, this story will sit in my brain for a long time and I will need to find a local outlet to help others in need. I am not even a little bit wealthy, but am thankful for everything that I have, and hope others to have help when needed. I will start in my own community. You are a kind and caring man, and I hope you many blessings in the future.
@carridesandotherrelaxingad9226 but again, do you really think Mark handled this properly? Just handing all that money to Betty who is mentally challenged and disabled?
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 😢
I just recently heard about you and you helping the Whitaker family. I have watched the back videos through the years and I want to tell you that you and your staff have touched my heart with your kindess to them and I apprecaite you so much helping them so much you have a big heart and do not deserve this. I also noticed along with other people the more money they received the more family members started coming out of the woods. May God Bless You and Your Staff in all you do. I agree with you walking away from them it is time they do not appreciate you.
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.
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.
@@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
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.
@@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.
This is an excellent reminder of the dangers of “helping” strangers and family. Especially when that help comes in a form of money. People become entitled and aggressive.
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 TH-cam channel. Take care of yourself too!
@@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
@@bellas_adventure_smoney 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.
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 !!!;
@@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.
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.
@shaunnal2560it isn’t fair that he’s sending them all of the money that was donated, and money from his own pockets and paying all the taxes and still being questioned about money. Betty has enough sense to ask Mark to wire her money because she “needed it”. She stated that she thought the money was coming from Mark, she has some type of understanding of the situation.
Mark, it is unfortunate that your kindness has not been ignored. It's terrible that want to be journalists try to scrape up a story to boost their platform. We have seen your kindness and applaud you. God bless you and good luck.
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
Well said, he’s helped that family tremendously. He’s been very patient with them, there’s very few people that could have done what all he has done for them. It’s sad that he has to defend himself from people trying to tarnish his name.
I said that too….what stinks about this is that Tyler guy is now making videos to exploit the Whitaker family and make it like he is the martyr…funny thing is …Mark started this journey with them and gave them so much! God will reward him for all he has done!
Mark, I have been watching your videos for a while now. Your intentions are noble and you are quite the man of integrity! You have been transparent throughout and in doing so you have established a repertoire among many that you are trustworthy and honest! Keep up the good work of showing compassion and love to people - in the way that you have quoted Jesus. Be blessed brother!
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.
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,...)!
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.
I’m sorry that you had to go through this bullshit. Thank you for posting your side of the story. I really appreciate your content, especially because I was personally homeless in LA on and off for a while. What you do is amazing and I’m thankful for you showing the side of the community that most people don’t typically see.
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.
LOVED YOUR SERIES ON THE WHITTIKER FAMILY. SAD THIS HAS COME TO THIS. HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH AND KEEP MARCHING FORWARD. LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR FUTURE WORK.GOOD LUCK, AND GOD BLESS.
It sounds like the Whittaker were taking full advantage of not only yours, but other people's kindness. I enjoyed the Whittaker videos but the entitlement attitude they have developed has just soured me. Probably wise to step away and take care of yourself. I will always support you and watch your videos. They are very enlightening for me and I wish you all the best.
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!
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
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.
You’re a kind soul mark. I’m so sorry people take advantage of your kindness. You’re doing the right thing by setting boundaries. Thank you for everything you do!
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.
This made the tears flow watching this. You are such a stand up guy. And for this to be happening is a disgrace. People that have been following you know your heart, and pure intentions!! Walk away now. Your work is done with the W family. You’ve absolutely gone above and beyond. As well as all those that have donated!!! Hang in there and know that your true followers are going nowhere and will always support you!! Thank you very much for all that you do. You ARE appreciated. God bless you. 🙏❤️🇺🇸
Ray & Timmy will be heartbroken without you. I understand you have to do what’s best for you. But, NO one ever brought light into Rays life like you mark. God bless you and thank you for all you do.
Once something is free it no longer has value. Money has to be earned and not given freely. The Whittaker’s took you for granted Mark. Shame on them. You did it all for the right reasons Mark.
But *WHY* would he “freely” give all that money away like nothing? Why didn’t he hire professionals to help the family? You’re literally blaming a family who doesn’t understand reality. I swear, these fanbases are braindead.
@@tonimiller3922 They don’t!! It’s Mark’s fault for being completely naive, and he tries to put the fault on Tyler, because he doesn’t want to admit he’s fucked up big time with this whole ordeal. The dude is pathetic.
It's just human nature. Once people are given things it's a very short trip from feeling grateful to feeling entitled. It's why once people go on welfare, you cannot wean them off of it without major problems.
No he didn't. Mark is scum and a liar. Why call it, "Whitaker new house fund" if it's not used for that???? Lies!!! Mark will have legal repercussions for this.b
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
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.
Oh Mark, I'm so sorry! The people in the world who are trying to do the right thing these days are too often the ones who end up taken advantage of. I've been there and it hurts. Thank you for all your kindness. I'm glad it won't change who you are. God bless.❤
You have a pure heart and soul. Never ever let anyone or anything dim your light, God Bless You. You have been a HUGE Blessing to this family and sharing them has enlightened many others and hopefully inspired them to accept others and also help if possible. I am 53 years old and have been raised with two aunts with special needs and I APPRECIATE you sharing this.
Im so sorry this has happened. Anyone who's watched your videos knows your heart is in the right place & you're definitely not a scammer...you took up time out of your life to take them places & tell their story, & get to know them when no one else gave a damn. You & your crew are good people 🥰
I finally watched some of this “drama” and now feel in the loop. Mark, you have given this family your TIME and LOVE! Your intentions were pure and you did a wonderful thing. Unfortunately, this TH-camr really exposed HIMSELF for the cad his is. He managed a 15 minute visit and thought he would swoop in and be the White Knight. Unfortunately, he was all show and no stay. He outed himself. You have nothing to prove. You are a fine person and have absolutely nothing to explain. God bless you and I pray you can find peace with this situation.
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, 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.
@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
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" TH-cam tending era where idiots filmed themselves giving to homless PURELY for their own gain.
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.
I have been a follower from day one! I have been around when you had under 10,000 followers.. you are the truth and a good person! Keep doing what you do!❤
You can literally feel how hurt Mark is..I am so sorry for him and all the kindness and good intentions he has always shown. A rare gentleman in our crazy world.
Mark, anyone that's watched your channel for a while should know you're nowhere close to being a scammer. Your kindness and compassion is evident without even knowing you personally. I'm so sorry it came to this. Unfortunately, money turns people into crap. Thank you for all you've done to help your fellow man. We need more people like you in the world.
I never thought that you, of all people, would be caught in drama. Lol. I'm happy that you made this response. You are far more eloquent and intelligent than Tyler could ever be. You are telling people's stories, bringing awareness to situations most of us would never know of, especially with the younger generations. Tyler is strictly in the "game" for his own gains. His response to this video was full of gaslighting in your direction. You ARE a man of honour and I, for one, appreciate you. Keep on being you. ❤ from 🇨🇦
I have the highest possible regard for you, Mark. I am so sorry this stupid thing has happened. I'm glad you are going to drop the Go Fund Me stuff. You don't need the grief.
I'm from West Virginia (I left the state over a decade ago but still visit my family somewhat regularly). I knew people that lived (and still live) like the Whitakers. I've tried helping in the past and kind of went through the same thing as you (albeit not publicly on social media). The more I helped, the more they demanded my help. It got to the point that I couldn't afford to help anymore and their attitude and treatment toward me changed dramatically. The sad truth is that many people in these financial situations can't be helped because it doesn't matter what you do, it will be all for naught in the end. I appreciate your channel and videos and the exposure you gave to the living conditions and poverty level of many people in West Virginia. I don't blame you for shutting down the gofundme, it was inevitable that it would happen eventually. Thank you for your channel and videos and I will continue to watch your work. There aren't many creators like you left, we are lucky we still have at least one left like you.
I truly think Mark had the right intentions. It's time to stop the generosity, they don't seem to improve even with the help. When they go there to interview they seem to fall back into their old ways. If they didn't pull it together by now, they never will.
You are exactly right about how people's attitudes change once you can no longer help them. It's like they think they're entitled to your money now and you become the enemy for refusing. It makes me sad to look around the Whittakers' home in Tyler's video and see how much filth and garbage is being hoarded around the place. To me that's indicative of where their mentality is at. You don't have to live like a slob just because you're impoverished. When you're a hoarder, you've got deep seated issues that aren't going to go away with receiving handouts.
Poverty is traumatic and there's a desperation that is hard for a lot of people to understand. Desperation makes you do fucked up things to get your needs met. This is why we so often seen a lack of appreciation and the attitude changes once the helping stops. It sucks because it often ends up with the person who helped feeling like it bit them in the ass, like they're the bad guy for helping because they couldn't help forever. When I was in poverty, I didn't have that attitude but I definitely was more OK with doing things I wouldn't usually do because of the desperation. Now that I'm not and make good money, I don't feel that desperation so there's a lot of things I won't do that I would have before.
@@kwpp7 You are so right. We provided a place to live for a person. They had a huge income monthly. Wouldnt even pay for trash pickup and ended up with a rat problem. Had a new house trailer and in a short time it stunk inside, and had damage to walls. Bought expensive atv's and tore them up in months. Had beautiful new furniture that was ruined in a short time. You cannot help people like that.
I truly believe this mark is shining a spotlight on some of our society's hardest to talk about subjects. It's a shame that some people want to muddy the water's of some ones good work
You've done a great service for the Whitakers, even though they have no clue about finances. And because of their way of life, they have no idea how to help themselves. It's emotionally rendering to watch your videos about them, because I've always felt they're happy living their way. They don't know any different. I have a great deal of respect and awe for what you've done for The Whitakers and others.. I know you often use your own resources doing what you do. Your videos have opened my eyes to what the world is really like. You've been places and seen things and situations most of us will never encounter. Thank you for sharing your experiences. All the best to you. You're one in a million!
Oh, I'm so sorry Mark. Your channel is so inspirational. I talk about your channel all the time with my cousin who also watches it, and is inspired by it. He spent 35 years of his life drug addicted and living out on the streets. By some absolute miracle, he managed to get himself into treatment for about the millionth time, and this time it stuck. He has now been sober for over 10 years. Within those 10 years, he got a college education, a job, a nice apartment and now he's married and happy and is helping people who are trapped in addiction like he has been. He feels your channel is super important! I feel if you can just save one person, even it's just with your words or a small gesture, then you've done good. You don't need to pay for everyone to help them. Thank you for your channel and for sharing your inspirational art through your beautiful photos and videos.
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".
Rebecca does say thank you a lot, shes a pain in the ass sometimes but when she's not completely out of it she's grateful. The Whittakers ohhh poor Timmy Ray and Lorraine, they would understand the money side of it or why more are visiting for money off Betty. Didnt they say BJ or one of the kids threatened to burn her house down??? I think she passes the money on for peace thinking its family money anyway. Larry... Im not so sure, hed know the score!!! Love your vids Mark, please dont give up, weve fell in love with Timmy Ray and Lorraine. You too x
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.
@@theoneandonly1158 exactly what I was saying! She always sounds confused.. I don't think she was trying to mislead Tyler I think she's just not very (trying to think of a nice way to say it) bright? Lol
I'm sure Ray would say thank if he could. He does every time he sees you. I recently learned of his passing. May he rest in peace. I'm so sorry you went through this. It's not fair to the donors and the Whitakers who were appreciative of your honest friendship and help. I'm sure everybody is hurt in this situation. A sad state of affairs.i don't blame you for feeling this way. It's just very sad. You have an excellent channel full of empathy.which is greatly appreciated.
You SIR have not only changed the Whitaker's lives, but you have also changed my life just watching the episodes with this family. Your generosity and empathy for each of the Whitaker's is truly felt in every one of your visits. Your non judgmental respect that you show to this family is out of this world. Since discovering these videos I have noticed myself feeling more compassion for others. You have one of the most beautiful souls out there and I'm sending ❤ all the way from Newfoundland Canada 🇨🇦 Keep doing what you are doing because the world needs more ppl like you ❤
This must have felt like such a crushing betrayal of your kindness Mark - your reaction is perfectly understandable - please avoid stressful encounters and stay healthy for us, best wishes from the UK
Yes! Mark was betrayed, disrespected, discredited all in the name of greed. It's so sad & heartbreaking to see what his good deed turned into. I was amazed on the phone call the whole time she was expecting all the $ they received to be out of Marks personal pocket & that he would just toss her several thousand a month on demand of his own $. When she said she thought all the house $ was still there because she thought he was giving her his own the entire time. I realized she is playing Mark also. She wants 2 cash flows Rollin in. $ from Marks help & $ from Tyler. It's sickening!
@@shellyseaton1858 are you high or are you just acoustic? He failed the entire purpose of the fund multiple times he lied about where the money went. He failed to be transparent. He never provided a P & L statement. He used them for Content. Nothing more.
I've been thinking this since the end of the first year of the go fund me.. They're still living in squalor and yet have received over 125,000 grand. The Whittakers have totally taken advantage of every dime of the free money. On top of all the donated money, every one of the Whittaker are on ssdi and ssi which adds up to approx 6 grand per month from the government. Plus foodstamps and free medical. The Whittakers have lived in this squalor situation for decades because they're not mentally capable of financial responsibility. Their monthly government checks alone should be enough for them to live in a decent place many years ago. Mark is not responsible for the missing money. Betty and Larry Whittaker are! . Mark has gone out of his way to help these people and they have used him to the point that their gravy train is now shut off, rightfully so.. It should have been shut off long time ago! Mark, the lesson of the day is: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished!
They all have disabilities and some level of mental illness or disorder. They don’t really have the mental capacity “to take advantage” of something. They think of something they want or need then reach out to the guy who is helping them. Mark can’t tell them no because it’s their money so he sends it. I think trying to explain to this family the idea of saving money, or taxes etc wouldn’t really go very far
I don't think they understand the gravity of the situation, I doubt they are scheming on SWU . I bet there are people local to them or scammers in general pumping them up to get the money for their own ends. It's a sad situation
Mark, we know you are real! It shows in every video. I hate it has ended this way because I too have become vested in this family. Thank you for your extraordinary kindness and for taking on this family with all of their imperfections. This was truly a work of heart! God bless you!
There are certain family members that are hanging around Betty for money. Larry has no business getting into that money. Suddenly all the grandkids and cousins, etc are always there. The drug culture is very powerful in their area.
Larry spent money on that small house he moved next door, 4 wheelet, vehicle. He worked. Should have spent his own money on it. The brother across road had run down trailer. They were right there every time they went to eat and get Xmas items. Noone ever helps ray get correct size pants. The last visit there were all those extra people in rear of house and curtains closing room off in front of laundry room. Were they living there. Larry's house was gone last visit.
Mark you have done all you can do. I have Appalachian family that I deal with the same thing. They are ok with the way they live and no matter what you do for them, they will always end up in the same boat. Shut it down or you will continue to enable them forever.
I have a heart like yours Mark and I completely get what you have been doing and why..Its time to say, Be well and move on. You've done more than anyone else ever has
And Mark needs to be more transparent, you shouldn't wait for a TH-cam drama to finally be transparent about how the money you got from people toward charity is being spent, big red flag here...
And he should have realised this. It's sad, but with how broken everything is in this country, I do think he did his best. But I also think he should have thought about the possibilities of them not spending the money wisely and needing help.
We are smart enough to know you are honest. God bless you Brother Mark! I think you are Golden! Thank you for you're work! God has chosen you to carry the message. You walk the walk, Much Love from Austin Texas
Wow! I am so sorry. I have been watching you for about a year. No way, for even a millisecond would I believe you would scam anyone. You have a beautiful spirit and contribute so much to the world. Thank you!
Mark has such a good heart. No one would have any idea of this family or would care if it weren't for him. This family has experienced so much because of Mark. God Bless him.
You don't think it's suspicious that he can't remember the guy's name at the beginning of this video even though he's making a whole video about this guy? Think about production not what you're watching
Mark, I’m so sorry this is happening. I never once doubted your integrity or intentions. I did wonder when it was going to come to this situation. You’re making the right choice by walking away. It seems like it never fails when one starts with a helpful and generous idea, and then it gets tainted by other people ( opportunists, haters, egocentric wannabes & unfortunately sometimes those who you are actually helping ). I’ve watched other people try to rip off your style in what you do and how you do it. I’m certain you’ve experienced that in the advertising industry. Like you said, your true fans, though we don’t know you personally, know you’re the real deal. You, your ideas, interviews and the people you reach have always been authentic. I have yet to see anybody else do what you do with the respect, INTELLIGENCE and integrity that you have & give so generously. You are a shaker and people are always going to want to steal your Stardust.
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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.
That's EXACTLY what is happening
A lot of the "cousins " started coming along and then it was a wrap
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.
I was thinking the same.
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.
I thought the same thing bc more n more people was their every video and that alot money every couple weeks, what r they buying?
You can tell Mark is fed up with all this shit and also very heart broken.
Definitely. I see the hurt all over his face.
Yep. I can't blame him either.
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.
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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.
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 .
Maybe you could continue when he moves on, especially if you live near them you can keep an eye on where the money goes.
@@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.
Do yall inbreed out that way? 😂
@@yamumshouse yes we all inbreed out that way. Whatever TF that means.
They don't deserve his help , or anyone's. 100,000 they pissed away. Far as I'm concerned they deserve NOTHING
Mark, walking away from this situation seems like the only resolution. You're purpose was to help this family.......and you did. You stated no one has ever said thank you Mark, I "thank you!" You haven't blemished your reputation as far as I'm concerned. Keep doing what you're doing, you have a continued supporter. Again thank you.
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probaly he couldn't even had the chance cause most of the money went who knows where, he cared for them but it was hard to even communicate with them, that's sad
@@blackblueandgoldBetty knew where the money was going….to a woman named BJ who had a drug problem. Shame on all of them who lied to Mark. Then Tyler steps in & accuses Mark of fraud. He has profusely apologized for his mistake and offered to use his own money to buy them a kind of manufactured home, but no company would work with him because of the bad publicity. You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear.
They have let money turn them into people they are not! Time to back off from this family for your own good
I totally agree it’s time to still remain their friends but no more Go Fund Me
Its funny how when the money started coming in all these family members started showing up as well.
Yep, oh all of a sudden they care., How come they are not cleaning that house?
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.
Yep!
Long lost cousin's n such😊
THIS!
It’s the right decision to address this issue. We understand Mark. If people don’t appreciate your help yes it’s a good idea to let it go.
Keep doing your meaningful work. You are raising awareness. We appreciate and we understand. Thank you for what you do.
Very well said!!
Agreed
Right on SWU FOLKS!! I agree and appreciate all the work that Mark does. The problem these days is that these kinds of people exist and in abundance!! It’s like dodging bullets!! We love you ❤️and your channel Mark and I support You 💯
Wrong only weak minded children like you think like that
It’s Mark’s fault!!
Why the fuck would he give Betty all that money and expect her to responsibly use it the “correct” way?
And then says he gave money to his interviewees, and then expects they wouldn’t come back to ask for more money when most of them are addicts or are mentally ill?
Use your brains people.
"no good deed goes unpunished" we know you're legit Mark, God bless you.
Rule of acquisition number 285.
Couldn’t have said it better myself. We’re on ur side Mark! We love u ❤
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
@@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
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 TH-cam creators trying to make life hard on yourself for being kind. The devil is truly working in our world. Thank-you
Can't blame him for being fed up I have watched him for years, he is great. I couldn't do what he does I can't help people that don't show any appreciation. He is too good for his own good in this world today. I wish more people were like him God Bless you Marke.
$100,000 is a house. They pissed that money away. Thats on them.
100k for 6 people over 3 years is not unreasonable…
Shit sign me up!
Yep. Poor mentality.
SWU took on a fiduciary role without a court order. SWU is on a limb.
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.
I am so sorry this happened to you Mark. All of us appreciate what you have done for the Whittaker’s and so many others
After learning about the Nova interview I have zero respect for Mark. Posting a 13 year old with her nipples showing is crazy, then acting like it wasn't a big deal is even crazier. That interview highlights at the very least his incredible irresponsibility with his interviewees. Broadcast a vulnerable child's location to millions of people is wild. Sharing her social where she sells child porn is criminal. He made changed, but the video should've never been aired with her face and location. A pedophile has already seen that and has her location and enough info to find her on social media
Well when people are jerks and just make up lies for views and an attempt to gain popularity, what do you expect?
Your channel is click bait bullshit
@@Brainwashedgoat Who cares about your respect. Mark is a sublimely beautiful artist illustrating people who the majority of the population have "zero respect" for because they are hidden from society, living on the fringes, unseen and misunderstood. Showing us how and why they are in these positions creates empathy and the only hope for change. Get it now, Einstein. smh
@@MG-zu4st yes I'm sure all the pedophiles are happy that Mark shared Novas picture, location and social. Fuck that shit. He doesn't care though and gets to make millions off of their suffering
When you have been poor your entire life, you have no idea how to handle money.
Yup. It's obvious. Let the poor bastards be poor. Not to mention, they're inbred
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
@@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.
You just need to teach such a discipline at an early age. Poor or rich, it will help.
@@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
This is bs , Mark is an honest, upstanding guy. Me and my friend Cory met him once when we brought some food to the Whittakers and wanted to meet them. What this guy Tyler has done is beyond despicable. I’m going to let him know to. What Larry’s daughter has done bullying Betty to get money for drugs. Larry’s daughter has ruined help for this family. It’s shameful. Don’t give up Mark, you have God on your side.
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.
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.
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
Same
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.
Amazed money for house was doled out whenever they asked!
No good deed goes unpunished. Youve done enough Mark. Bless you.
They could have said Thank You.
That phrase is a particular favourite of Judge Judy.
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.
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.
@@eddyblaze343yes. If Betty knew how much to ask for or was told how much to ask for all the time she’d remember.
@@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.
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Exactly. I cannot believe the $ they went thru! In WV!! It’s almost not possible. Hmmmm…unless the $ went to multiple people besides them.
They're mentally disabled and you expect them to behave perfectly
I just discovered you a few days ago and have watched as many segments as i can. What a wonderful, caring, generous man you are. Thank you for all you do. God bless you for all you do. You are now a permanent part of my viewing as i learn so much about humanity from your work. Thank you
Agree
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
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.
Hope I made you another dollar.
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....
Yes it is time to cut the ties with the Whitakers in my opinion especially if you are sending them your own money.
I would not be doing that
I agree . I’ll help someone , but once you take advantage this much , and prove that you have no financial responsibility. I’m done
4 real. They get money for food, and literally eat boogers..get money for washers and soap and wear $hit stained pants
Please stop sending them money. Some of these people are just so full of crap. Thanks for the great content ❤
I agree
Tyler Oliveira just exposed himself ! More power to Mark!
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
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.
@@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.......
Mark has done nothing wrong.
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?
Screw these scandal creating "TH-camrs" not offering any substance and only helping their own pockets. GOD BLESS YOU MARK FOR YOUR HONORABLE AND TRUTHFUL EFFORTS.
Mark, I'm so sorry that your kindness has been taken for granted. I appreciate what you have done, and continue to do for others.
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.
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
@@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
@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.
@@marysunshine5587Give your head a shake
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
TY Mark, for "clearing all this up".
NOBODY thought u "stole" it!!! Ur reputation is IMPECCABLE!!!
And ur heart is GOLDEN!
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@@ManoloSeFueI couldn’t have said it better myself
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!!
Unfortunately some people did think that...
100k in just one year?! Yet
they still live in the same dilapidated shack surrounded by garbage? That’s a shame. The one video I saw, there was a huge ATV and Larry pulled up in a big red truck that looked brand new and some of those trucks can go for 50k+ and a high end brand new ATV can go for 30k.
I wouldn’t trust these people to be able to spend 100 bucks responsibly without coming home with lottery tickets, booze and a trucker hat with boobs on it.
They could have gotten a new trailer for that amount of money. This is absurd!
That makes perfect sense, they don’t need $3-5000 for groceries! They’re buying big stuff…or drugs for extended family who knows
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.
Couldn’t agree more, he has done the best that he could
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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.
@tonyp1376 there is no money left
@@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.
You are a good man, Mark. I think you've made the right choice in stepping back. Never lose your compassion for helping others.
Im sorry you even needed to explain this. We stand with you mark
that tyler kid a bum mark, thanks for all you did
I just found this post. Mark it's time to back out. It sounds like someone is getting shady now. We see all the good you've done. Now they are starting to get greedy.
They are greedy not needy. You can back out now. You've done enough. Proud of you thanks for helping as much as you did.
I support you in no longer doing go fund me accounts. No good deed goes unpunished. I’m sorry this has been your experience. Keep up your videos ❤ Thank you Mark
I have to say a lot of these people who he has helped seemed like users from the start. I feel bad these people ruined what could have been an amazing opportunity for some.
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
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.
Never a scammer
@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
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
@@jaynerossi3532 no he didn’t they did it to themselves sadly
Mark I never even questioned your integrity. That’s the honest truth. You made the right decision. Your work is fantastic.
You wrote that comment like you know him in real life or something
Don't be so stupid 🙄
@@biancablount530exactly he’s at it
You sound senile, have you even seen the mountain of proof out there?
@@biancablount530She wrote the comment like she watches his videos…
My sister told me about your channel yesterday evening. I started watching throughout the night and into the morning hours to finish all of the videos. I was hooked on this family and the story you were telling. Half way through the videos, I thought when I wake up tomorrow, I will send money to the GoFundMe account. I noticed about 3/4 of viewing the videos, that some family members would (passive-aggresively) bring up needing money. However, I still wanted to help. After finishing all of the videos, I was heartbroken that your generosity (and the donors) turned out NOT to be appreciated. I was floored with the video of BJ confessing to outright lying about the death of her father to get drug money. My personal belief is that there were only 3 people that had no part in the lie (Lorraine, Timothy, and Ray). I then watched Tyler's video of the family and the way he questioned your morals. This video made me disgusted. The song, "Dirty Money" popped into my head after watching Tyler's video. He was trying to do a sensational video to get more viewers to his channel. A professional "reporter" should look at ALL facts before beginning a story. It also struck me odd, that you never once received a thank you for all you were doing with the people that could verbalize that sentiment. However, I hope you firmly know in your heart that Timothy and Ray were appreciative of what you were doing for their family by the way they always greeted you. I also believe you played a big part in getting the poor dog help for his leg that caused the amputation. It was never in the videos, but I believe you were the main force in getting that poor dog help. As you can probably tell by my long rant, this story will sit in my brain for a long time and I will need to find a local outlet to help others in need. I am not even a little bit wealthy, but am thankful for everything that I have, and hope others to have help when needed. I will start in my own community. You are a kind and caring man, and I hope you many blessings in the future.
Thankful for you helping the Whitakers. And for bringing them into our lives.
would you look at that...
OMG I WATCH UR VIDEOS I LOVE IT THE PRANKS AND OLD STYLE
OMG I WATCH UR VIDEOS I LOVE IT THE PRANKS AND OLD STYLE
Pssssssst
@@boomhauer0079 Just look at it.
A perfect example of no good deed going unpunished.
Truth !!!
@carridesandotherrelaxingad9226 but again, do you really think Mark handled this properly? Just handing all that money to Betty who is mentally challenged and disabled?
this video is a perfect example of damage control by a complicit person
Mark wasn't smart to allow these people to manage all that money. Be smarter next time mark
@@JonHop1100% agree!
I hope Betty has Tyler’s number and calls him just as much for $. THEN maybe he will realize.
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 😢
Tyler won't do anything for these people. He's only in it for himself.
He's gonna steal that money....
That bitch Tyler won't do half of what Mark has done for that family
@@brianmosey8401 He’ll never take one phone call!
I just recently heard about you and you helping the Whitaker family. I have watched the back videos through the years and I want to tell you that you and your staff have touched my heart with your kindess to them and I apprecaite you so much helping them so much you have a big heart and do not deserve this. I also noticed along with other people the more money they received the more family members started coming out of the woods. May God Bless You and Your Staff in all you do. I agree with you walking away from them it is time they do not appreciate you.
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.
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.
And Ms Lorraine
@@Amyym what about Mrs. Lorraine? She is the sweetest of all. This poor woman is the innocence personified.
if ANY I feel sorry for at the end, its Ray, Timmy, and Lorraine.....they probably dont nothing wrong
@@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
Every time money is involved, the ugly in people come out. I'm glad you're putting your foot down.
I’m glad he’s being transparent
True
If you’re already ugly. What’s that called then?
@@Uhhlaneuh If only our own government was this transparent
Exactly
Betty and Larry knew exactly what they were doing. They knew the money was there and started hustling.
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.
Um...she's Intellectually disabled. She isn't hustling anyone.
@@fluffylittlebearYou're Mistaken. If you watched the "Dead Larry" ruse, it's obvious Betty knew/knows more than she lets on.
@@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.
@@onemorething100Larry bought a truck and BJ and her brother were buying crack and heroin/fentanyl.
This is an excellent reminder of the dangers of “helping” strangers and family. Especially when that help comes in a form of money. People become entitled and aggressive.
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 TH-cam channel.
Take care of yourself too!
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
I don't think you can speak for everybody. There are definitely people out there who believe what Tyler is spewing.
@@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
@@bellas_adventure_s
I disagree with you
@@bellas_adventure_smoney 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.
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 !!
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 !!!;
@@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.
I'm so vjh11 to hhj❤1111111
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Bye, Karen!
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.
That is lovely to hear. Mark is a good man Tyler should be ashamed of himself
Yeah enough is enough they’ve just just gotten greedy like everyone else unfortunately
I think stepping away from all these people he interviews would be wise
I think they are just using him and the donators.
@shaunnal2560it isn’t fair that he’s sending them all of the money that was donated, and money from his own pockets and paying all the taxes and still being questioned about money. Betty has enough sense to ask Mark to wire her money because she “needed it”. She stated that she thought the money was coming from Mark, she has some type of understanding of the situation.
Mark, it is unfortunate that your kindness has not been ignored. It's terrible that want to be journalists try to scrape up a story to boost their platform. We have seen your kindness and applaud you. God bless you and good luck.
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
Mark is a good man , it's always someone who mess it up for everyone
Well said, he’s helped that family tremendously. He’s been very patient with them, there’s very few people that could have done what all he has done for them. It’s sad that he has to defend himself from people trying to tarnish his name.
💯
No good deed goes unpunished. You’re a good soul Mark.
My thoughts exactly. Heartbreaking.
I said that too….what stinks about this is that Tyler guy is now making videos to exploit the Whitaker family and make it like he is the martyr…funny thing is …Mark started this journey with them and gave them so much! God will reward him for all he has done!
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.
Amen!
It’s always been his tactic
I just unsubscribed from Tyler!
I think Tyler had a legitimate question but seeing this brings more questions about what is happening once the Whittakers get it.
Well I hope that after this nonsense, you stop watching that shitbag Tyler. He's a fucking loser.
Mark, I have been watching your videos for a while now. Your intentions are noble and you are quite the man of integrity! You have been transparent throughout and in doing so you have established a repertoire among many that you are trustworthy and honest!
Keep up the good work of showing compassion and love to people - in the way that you have quoted Jesus.
Be blessed brother!
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.
A damn shame. I'm so sorry. Thank you for showing us the other side of humanity. I'm so glad you're not stopping the videos.
The Whittakers must be handing out money to all their extended family. Living in West Virginia in a broken down house isn't expensive.
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,...)!
I’d be living like a king w that money
Yeah I wonder if they’re being taken advantage of
I thought the same my self.
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.
I’m sorry that you had to go through this bullshit. Thank you for posting your side of the story. I really appreciate your content, especially because I was personally homeless in LA on and off for a while. What you do is amazing and I’m thankful for you showing the side of the community that most people don’t typically see.
Shocked to hear this. I'm with SWU on stopping the donations. I do love and appreciate your work. Thanks for all you do!
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.
Absolutely!
Correct
I agree !
Agreed Jennifer. In addition, that phonecall he had with Betty proved that they never do say thank you.
Inbred people can't wipe their asses more a less managing money
Mark, I believe you 100% you helped so many people
LOVED YOUR SERIES ON THE WHITTIKER FAMILY. SAD THIS HAS COME TO THIS. HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH AND KEEP MARCHING FORWARD. LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR FUTURE WORK.GOOD LUCK, AND GOD BLESS.
I have never doubted your integrity. Thank you for all you do.
It sounds like the Whittaker were taking full advantage of not only yours, but other people's kindness. I enjoyed the Whittaker videos but the entitlement attitude they have developed has just soured me. Probably wise to step away and take care of yourself. I will always support you and watch your videos. They are very enlightening for me and I wish you all the best.
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!
Tyler's channel is pretty great material.
He needs to be banned from You Tube, he won't lose a second of sleep over hurting the Whittakers.
@@HoosierPete69.Neither will mark and everybody else. If you feel bad for ungrateful and greedy liars than by all means go live with them
@@HoosierPete69.He needs to be banned from yt 😡😡😡😡
Lmao what kind of npc are you
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
Walk away...Don't Help Them Anymore...Taking Advantage of your Kindness...💞💞
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.
You’re a kind soul mark. I’m so sorry people take advantage of your kindness. You’re doing the right thing by setting boundaries. Thank you for everything you do!
I never doubted your honesty, Mark. Wipe your hands though, buddy. They’re Tyler’s problem now.
Problem, wow, what an amazing way to refer to people in need
A couple are aware enough to be chancers @@Weird-to-the-core
the Financial aspect I expect they are referring to, and yes drop it.@@Weird-to-the-core
@@Weird-to-the-coreoh, be quiet.
@@Weird-to-the-core I suggest you go and help them. 😂😂 See how long you last there! 😂🤦🏻♀️
Irresponsible journalism. EXACTLY. Mark, we are here for you ❤❤
You’re being rather generous with the word ‘journalism’ here.
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.
This made the tears flow watching this. You are such a stand up guy. And for this to be happening is a disgrace. People that have been following you know your heart, and pure intentions!! Walk away now. Your work is done with the W family. You’ve absolutely gone above and beyond. As well as all those that have donated!!! Hang in there and know that your true followers are going nowhere and will always support you!! Thank you very much for all that you do. You ARE appreciated. God bless you. 🙏❤️🇺🇸
Ray & Timmy will be heartbroken without you. I understand you have to do what’s best for you. But, NO one ever brought light into Rays life like you mark. God bless you and thank you for all you do.
I so agree. So sad such sweet people have to get drug into this😢
Once something is free it no longer has value. Money has to be earned and not given freely. The Whittaker’s took you for granted Mark. Shame on them.
You did it all for the right reasons Mark.
But *WHY* would he “freely” give all that money away like nothing? Why didn’t he hire professionals to help the family?
You’re literally blaming a family who doesn’t understand reality. I swear, these fanbases are braindead.
I think they don’t understand money. So they just ask and they are given and then they ask for more and it’s given.
@@tonimiller3922 They don’t!!
It’s Mark’s fault for being completely naive, and he tries to put the fault on Tyler, because he doesn’t want to admit he’s fucked up big time with this whole ordeal.
The dude is pathetic.
It's just human nature. Once people are given things it's a very short trip from feeling grateful to feeling entitled. It's why once people go on welfare, you cannot wean them off of it without major problems.
No he didn't. Mark is scum and a liar. Why call it, "Whitaker new house fund" if it's not used for that???? Lies!!! Mark will have legal repercussions for this.b
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
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.
look its either that or betty is pocketing it, but i HIGHLY doubt that. could always be wrong though.
Yes. Totally. He literally has the receipts and has chosen to pay the taxes for them.
@@coolkid006 I saw something about some other family member needing money for a truck and a shed
So essentially Mark took money from donors, wasted it and didn't improve the living conditions of this family.
Oh Mark, I'm so sorry! The people in the world who are trying to do the right thing these days are too often the ones who end up taken advantage of. I've been there and it hurts. Thank you for all your kindness. I'm glad it won't change who you are. God bless.❤
You have a pure heart and soul. Never ever let anyone or anything dim your light, God Bless You.
You have been a HUGE Blessing to this family and sharing them has enlightened many others and hopefully inspired them to accept others and also help if possible.
I am 53 years old and have been raised with two aunts with special needs and I APPRECIATE you sharing this.
Don't let them stop you from helping others. But also don't be taken advantage of!
Im so sorry this has happened. Anyone who's watched your videos knows your heart is in the right place & you're definitely not a scammer...you took up time out of your life to take them places & tell their story, & get to know them when no one else gave a damn. You & your crew are good people 🥰
I finally watched some of this “drama” and now feel in the loop. Mark, you have given this family your TIME and LOVE! Your intentions were pure and you did a wonderful thing. Unfortunately, this TH-camr really exposed HIMSELF for the cad his is. He managed a 15 minute visit and thought he would swoop in and be the White Knight. Unfortunately, he was all show and no stay. He outed himself. You have nothing to prove. You are a fine person and have absolutely nothing to explain. God bless you and I pray you can find peace with this situation.
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!
give house
@@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.
@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
Exactly
They are inbred.. what kind of critical thinking skills do you think they have?? @lastchance8574
Agree Mark. Cut ties and no more funding the Whitaker’s. People take advantage of kind hearts. No more!
I suspect that a close investigation would reveal the Whittaker's themselves were scammed out of the money Mark sent.
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.
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
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" TH-cam tending era where idiots filmed themselves giving to homless PURELY for their own gain.
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.
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.
@@kwpp7That is all they know how; the Whittakers living in their present home
The other guy Oliveira has already set up another GoFundMe
@@kwpp7 they need a larger space….
@@LittleGreyWolfForgeand they'd have it if they stopped pissing it away
I have been a follower from day one! I have been around when you had under 10,000 followers.. you are the truth and a good person! Keep doing what you do!❤
You can literally feel how hurt Mark is..I am so sorry for him and all the kindness and good intentions he has always shown. A rare gentleman in our crazy world.
Mark, anyone that's watched your channel for a while should know you're nowhere close to being a scammer. Your kindness and compassion is evident without even knowing you personally. I'm so sorry it came to this. Unfortunately, money turns people into crap. Thank you for all you've done to help your fellow man. We need more people like you in the world.
I never thought that you, of all people, would be caught in drama. Lol. I'm happy that you made this response. You are far more eloquent and intelligent than Tyler could ever be. You are telling people's stories, bringing awareness to situations most of us would never know of, especially with the younger generations. Tyler is strictly in the "game" for his own gains. His response to this video was full of gaslighting in your direction. You ARE a man of honour and I, for one, appreciate you. Keep on being you. ❤ from 🇨🇦
I have the highest possible regard for you, Mark. I am so sorry this stupid thing has happened. I'm glad you are going to drop the Go Fund Me stuff. You don't need the grief.
I'm from West Virginia (I left the state over a decade ago but still visit my family somewhat regularly). I knew people that lived (and still live) like the Whitakers. I've tried helping in the past and kind of went through the same thing as you (albeit not publicly on social media). The more I helped, the more they demanded my help. It got to the point that I couldn't afford to help anymore and their attitude and treatment toward me changed dramatically. The sad truth is that many people in these financial situations can't be helped because it doesn't matter what you do, it will be all for naught in the end.
I appreciate your channel and videos and the exposure you gave to the living conditions and poverty level of many people in West Virginia. I don't blame you for shutting down the gofundme, it was inevitable that it would happen eventually. Thank you for your channel and videos and I will continue to watch your work. There aren't many creators like you left, we are lucky we still have at least one left like you.
AGREED!!!
I truly think Mark had the right intentions. It's time to stop the generosity, they don't seem to improve even with the help. When they go there to interview they seem to fall back into their old ways. If they didn't pull it together by now, they never will.
You are exactly right about how people's attitudes change once you can no longer help them. It's like they think they're entitled to your money now and you become the enemy for refusing. It makes me sad to look around the Whittakers' home in Tyler's video and see how much filth and garbage is being hoarded around the place. To me that's indicative of where their mentality is at. You don't have to live like a slob just because you're impoverished. When you're a hoarder, you've got deep seated issues that aren't going to go away with receiving handouts.
Poverty is traumatic and there's a desperation that is hard for a lot of people to understand. Desperation makes you do fucked up things to get your needs met. This is why we so often seen a lack of appreciation and the attitude changes once the helping stops. It sucks because it often ends up with the person who helped feeling like it bit them in the ass, like they're the bad guy for helping because they couldn't help forever. When I was in poverty, I didn't have that attitude but I definitely was more OK with doing things I wouldn't usually do because of the desperation. Now that I'm not and make good money, I don't feel that desperation so there's a lot of things I won't do that I would have before.
@@kwpp7 You are so right. We provided a place to live for a person. They had a huge income monthly. Wouldnt even pay for trash pickup and ended up with a rat problem. Had a new house trailer and in a short time it stunk inside, and had damage to walls. Bought expensive atv's and tore them up in months. Had beautiful new furniture that was ruined in a short time. You cannot help people like that.
With over 5 million subscribers, you can't be a scammer! You've got receipts, & the truth always comes out! You are a good man❤
I truly believe this mark is shining a spotlight on some of our society's hardest to talk about subjects. It's a shame that some people want to muddy the water's of some ones good work
@@slug.. Its a little obvious that theyd have no money management skills tho.
@@slug..his stories have shed light on worlds I never fathomed I would get insight to!
@@slug..and they're probably buying trump shoes and funneled it to help him pay for his defaming a lady.
The naivety of a man never cease to astound me.
You've done a great service for the Whitakers, even though they have no clue about finances. And because of their way of life, they have no idea how to help themselves. It's emotionally rendering to watch your videos about them, because I've always felt they're happy living their way. They don't know any different.
I have a great deal of respect and awe for what you've done for The Whitakers and others.. I know you often use your own resources doing what you do. Your videos have opened my eyes to what the world is really like. You've been places and seen things and situations most of us will never encounter. Thank you for sharing your experiences. All the best to you. You're one in a million!
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
Absolutely the right decision. I hope the headache's go now Mark. Sending love from the UK. ❤
Oh, I'm so sorry Mark. Your channel is so inspirational. I talk about your channel all the time with my cousin who also watches it, and is inspired by it. He spent 35 years of his life drug addicted and living out on the streets. By some absolute miracle, he managed to get himself into treatment for about the millionth time, and this time it stuck. He has now been sober for over 10 years. Within those 10 years, he got a college education, a job, a nice apartment and now he's married and happy and is helping people who are trapped in addiction like he has been. He feels your channel is super important! I feel if you can just save one person, even it's just with your words or a small gesture, then you've done good. You don't need to pay for everyone to help them. Thank you for your channel and for sharing your inspirational art through your beautiful photos and videos.
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".
True human nature ALWAYS bleeds through no matter how desperate they may seem.
Rebecca does say thank you a lot, shes a pain in the ass sometimes but when she's not completely out of it she's grateful. The Whittakers ohhh poor Timmy Ray and Lorraine, they would understand the money side of it or why more are visiting for money off Betty. Didnt they say BJ or one of the kids threatened to burn her house down??? I think she passes the money on for peace thinking its family money anyway. Larry... Im not so sure, hed know the score!!!
Love your vids Mark, please dont give up, weve fell in love with Timmy Ray and Lorraine. You too x
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 🌸
Exactly
💯 true
They are filling up the place with broke down vehicles
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.
@@theoneandonly1158 exactly what I was saying! She always sounds confused.. I don't think she was trying to mislead Tyler I think she's just not very (trying to think of a nice way to say it) bright? Lol
I'm sure Ray would say thank if he could. He does every time he sees you. I recently learned of his passing. May he rest in peace. I'm so sorry you went through this. It's not fair to the donors and the Whitakers who were appreciative of your honest friendship and help. I'm sure everybody is hurt in this situation. A sad state of affairs.i don't blame you for feeling this way. It's just very sad. You have an excellent channel full of empathy.which is greatly appreciated.
You SIR have not only changed the Whitaker's lives, but you have also changed my life just watching the episodes with this family. Your generosity and empathy for each of the Whitaker's is truly felt in every one of your visits. Your non judgmental respect that you show to this family is out of this world. Since discovering these videos I have noticed myself feeling more compassion for others. You have one of the most beautiful souls out there and I'm sending ❤ all the way from Newfoundland Canada 🇨🇦
Keep doing what you are doing because the world needs more ppl like you ❤
Absolutely agree 100%. Well said and written.
This must have felt like such a crushing betrayal of your kindness Mark - your reaction is perfectly understandable - please avoid stressful encounters and stay healthy for us, best wishes from the UK
Yes! Mark was betrayed, disrespected, discredited all in the name of greed. It's so sad & heartbreaking to see what his good deed turned into. I was amazed on the phone call the whole time she was expecting all the $ they received to be out of Marks personal pocket & that he would just toss her several thousand a month on demand of his own $. When she said she thought all the house $ was still there because she thought he was giving her his own the entire time. I realized she is playing Mark also.
She wants 2 cash flows Rollin in. $ from Marks help & $ from Tyler. It's sickening!
Boo hoo he got caught lying and failed transparency
@@shellyseaton1858 are you high or are you just acoustic? He failed the entire purpose of the fund multiple times he lied about where the money went. He failed to be transparent. He never provided a P & L statement. He used them for Content. Nothing more.
Only 3 minutes into the video and seeing this family in a new light. Absolutely taking advantage of this entire situation.
I've been thinking this since the end of the first year of the go fund me.. They're still living in squalor and yet have received over 125,000 grand.
The Whittakers have totally taken advantage of every dime of the free money.
On top of all the donated money, every one of the Whittaker are on ssdi and ssi which adds up to approx 6 grand per month from the government. Plus foodstamps and free medical.
The Whittakers have lived in this squalor situation for decades because they're not mentally capable of financial responsibility. Their monthly government checks alone should be enough for them to live in a decent place many years ago.
Mark is not responsible for the missing money. Betty and Larry Whittaker are!
. Mark has gone out of his way to help these people and they have used him to the point that their gravy train is now shut off, rightfully so.. It should have been shut off long time ago!
Mark, the lesson of the day is: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished!
They all have disabilities and some level of mental illness or disorder. They don’t really have the mental capacity “to take advantage” of something. They think of something they want or need then reach out to the guy who is helping them. Mark can’t tell them no because it’s their money so he sends it. I think trying to explain to this family the idea of saving money, or taxes etc wouldn’t really go very far
I don't think they understand the gravity of the situation, I doubt they are scheming on SWU . I bet there are people local to them or scammers in general pumping them up to get the money for their own ends. It's a sad situation
Do you really think they're capable of being able to deal with any of this? Have you not watched the videos?
I think they don't know better, and relatives probably (nieces, nephews) are taking their money too.
Mark, we know you are real! It shows in every video. I hate it has ended this way because I too have become vested in this family. Thank you for your extraordinary kindness and for taking on this family with all of their imperfections. This was truly a work of heart! God bless you!
There are certain family members that are hanging around Betty for money. Larry has no business getting into that money. Suddenly all the grandkids and cousins, etc are always there. The drug culture is very powerful in their area.
Ya, he probably got bold after using the money to purchase a vehicle,
Why he was getting money anyway I would like to know.
Larry spent money on that small house he moved next door, 4 wheelet, vehicle. He worked. Should have spent his own money on it.
The brother across road had run down trailer. They were right there every time they went to eat and get Xmas items.
Noone ever helps ray get correct size pants.
The last visit there were all those extra people in rear of house and curtains closing room off in front of laundry room. Were they living there. Larry's house was gone last visit.
Noticed that too. Just more and more family showing up all a sudden.
@@pizzapizza6756I'm sure Betty gave it to him.
Its greedy people
The call at the end is a total boss move and I am so happy you did not skip it. Your integrity is unmatched and it comes across crystal clear.
Mark you have done all you can do. I have Appalachian family that I deal with the same thing. They are ok with the way they live and no matter what you do for them, they will always end up in the same boat. Shut it down or you will continue to enable them forever.
Yes
I have a heart like yours Mark and I completely get what you have been doing and why..Its time to say, Be well and move on. You've done more than anyone else ever has
They need a court appointed person to help them.
They are obviously not capable of making decisions and good choices.
Good point.
And Mark needs to be more transparent, you shouldn't wait for a TH-cam drama to finally be transparent about how the money you got from people toward charity is being spent, big red flag here...
@@manu.yt25he said “it is their money, all this money is for the Whittakers”. What was he supposed to do?
@@manu.yt25 Its no ones business. He didnt need to set up the gofundme in the first place, he did it out of good faith for them.
And he should have realised this. It's sad, but with how broken everything is in this country, I do think he did his best. But I also think he should have thought about the possibilities of them not spending the money wisely and needing help.
We are smart enough to know you are honest. God bless you Brother Mark! I think you are Golden! Thank you for you're work! God has chosen you to carry the message. You walk the walk, Much Love from Austin Texas
Much love from Houston, TX.
Wow! I am so sorry. I have been watching you for about a year. No way, for even a millisecond would I believe you would scam anyone. You have a beautiful spirit and contribute so much to the world. Thank you!
Mark has such a good heart. No one would have any idea of this family or would care if it weren't for him. This family has experienced so much because of Mark. God Bless him.
Right! Don’t believe that guy for a second. Marc has a heart of gold
Then you fell for the bait you low IQ simp
You don't think it's suspicious that he can't remember the guy's name at the beginning of this video even though he's making a whole video about this guy? Think about production not what you're watching
@@butchescobar No I don't
Mark, I’m so sorry this is happening. I never once doubted your integrity or intentions. I did wonder when it was going to come to this situation. You’re making the right choice by walking away.
It seems like it never fails when one starts with a helpful and generous idea, and then it gets tainted by other people ( opportunists, haters, egocentric wannabes & unfortunately sometimes those who you are actually helping ).
I’ve watched other people try to rip off your style in what you do and how you do it. I’m certain you’ve experienced that in the advertising industry. Like you said, your true fans, though we don’t know you personally, know you’re the real deal. You, your ideas, interviews and the people you reach have always been authentic. I have yet to see anybody else do what you do with the respect, INTELLIGENCE and integrity that you have & give so generously. You are a shaker and people are always going to want to steal your Stardust.
I'm in your corner Mark - been a fan and follower admiring your work for years.