Whittakers GoFundMe-The Problem With Social Media

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Soft White Underbelly rebuttal to a video by KZread creator Tyler Oliveira who posted a video suggesting SWU did not pay the Whittaker family the money donated to them.
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  • @Phill1871
    @Phill18714 ай бұрын

    Its funny how when the money started coming in all these family members started showing up as well.

  • @kaycee8021

    @kaycee8021

    4 ай бұрын

    Yep, oh all of a sudden they care., How come they are not cleaning that house?

  • @prismo6621

    @prismo6621

    4 ай бұрын

    This is what is the most suspicious. It was basically public knowledge that there was over 100k in an account for the Whittakers and I have a feeling someone has been lining their pockets with this family's mental deficiency.

  • @beeintelligent3259

    @beeintelligent3259

    4 ай бұрын

    Yep!

  • @Franaflyby

    @Franaflyby

    4 ай бұрын

    Long lost cousin's n such😊

  • @lamalamalama97

    @lamalamalama97

    4 ай бұрын

    THIS!

  • @ferraricarpaccio1811
    @ferraricarpaccio18114 ай бұрын

    You can tell Mark is fed up with all this shit and also very heart broken.

  • @ShellyCline

    @ShellyCline

    3 ай бұрын

    Definitely. I see the hurt all over his face.

  • @jonathancilla3954

    @jonathancilla3954

    3 ай бұрын

    Yep. I can't blame him either.

  • @DRobb-zi2rj

    @DRobb-zi2rj

    3 ай бұрын

    As Mark should be. It’s sad that Whittakers seem unappreciative. But feel maybe they don’t understand the thoughtfulness & kindness that the GoFundMe has brought to them.

  • @kdeloris2225

    @kdeloris2225

    3 ай бұрын

    💯

  • @danatinney8743

    @danatinney8743

    3 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @maggiethompson8222
    @maggiethompson82222 ай бұрын

    Your reputation is not tarnished with me, Mark. You're making the right decisions, too. Good for you! Keep up the good work! ...and, screw the nay sayers and scammers, including the Whitakers

  • @cartierwhite_lasvegas

    @cartierwhite_lasvegas

    2 ай бұрын

    Mark is a good man , it's always someone who mess it up for everyone

  • @TwinMomma87
    @TwinMomma872 ай бұрын

    It's so sad that SO much money was given to this family and they have NOTHING to show for it...

  • @Rom-ju5tf

    @Rom-ju5tf

    2 ай бұрын

    If he truly cared he would’ve gotten them someone to manage the money properly for them, FFS they are financially illiterate of course the money was never going to go towards actually changing their situation.

  • @gone.golfing

    @gone.golfing

    2 ай бұрын

    Except good times.

  • @RightDucman

    @RightDucman

    2 ай бұрын

    Sure looks like most of the money ended up their arms or noses - Real shame when it was for a new home 👎

  • @gone.golfing

    @gone.golfing

    2 ай бұрын

    @@RightDucman I doubt they do drugs other than Betty.

  • @61kimmarie

    @61kimmarie

    Ай бұрын

    That part 💯👍🏾👈🏾

  • @SuperDrumwolf
    @SuperDrumwolf4 ай бұрын

    "no good deed goes unpunished" we know you're legit Mark, God bless you.

  • @craftchest

    @craftchest

    4 ай бұрын

    Rule of acquisition number 285.

  • @sbabyyyyy

    @sbabyyyyy

    4 ай бұрын

    Couldn’t have said it better myself. We’re on ur side Mark! We love u ❤

  • @erikb8979

    @erikb8979

    4 ай бұрын

    I’m gonna take a stab in the dark and say that old friends and relatives are hitting Betty up for money. And she being type person she is is probably handing it out for every sob story she’s being told. This is a relatively poor area and the fact that people are giving them more attention now probably has Betty feeling wanted for once in her life. This is just speculation and only my opinion. I just don’t believe Mark has done wrong

  • @delwynmitchell4086

    @delwynmitchell4086

    4 ай бұрын

    @@erikb8979 I beg to differ, I have seen Mark n Co take them shopping, and Betty knew exactly how to go about shopping, no encouragement needed lolz

  • @KB-kn4yz

    @KB-kn4yz

    4 ай бұрын

    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 KZread creators trying to make life hard on yourself for being kind. The devil is truly working in our world. Thank-you

  • @MissTupsy
    @MissTupsy4 ай бұрын

    $100,000 is a house. They pissed that money away. Thats on them.

  • @BlacklistedSoup

    @BlacklistedSoup

    4 ай бұрын

    100k for 6 people over 3 years is not unreasonable…

  • @brewcrew6330

    @brewcrew6330

    4 ай бұрын

    Shit sign me up!

  • @blaneosophy

    @blaneosophy

    4 ай бұрын

    Yep. Poor mentality.

  • @francesca3453

    @francesca3453

    4 ай бұрын

    SWU took on a fiduciary role without a court order. SWU is on a limb.

  • @kateespencer764

    @kateespencer764

    4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @christinestarbucksandthe2292
    @christinestarbucksandthe2292Ай бұрын

    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

  • @Charlotte74347

    @Charlotte74347

    Ай бұрын

    Agree

  • @alexvargas5679
    @alexvargas56792 ай бұрын

    You’ve been doing the right thing. Thank you for your generosity, Mark

  • @MeMyself571
    @MeMyself5714 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately, I think she has dementia and probably has some extended family members lurking around asking her to call for money. Pretty much elder abuse, sadly. If you noticed the more money they got, the more family members appeared.

  • @goose33

    @goose33

    4 ай бұрын

    That's EXACTLY what is happening A lot of the "cousins " started coming along and then it was a wrap

  • @lindasnyder2976

    @lindasnyder2976

    4 ай бұрын

    I believe that, as well.

  • @Cuuhleerity

    @Cuuhleerity

    4 ай бұрын

    I thought of this too. Mark probably thought of it too, but like what Mark said he couldn’t say no everytime Betty asked for money because it was their money.

  • @ellegee2026

    @ellegee2026

    4 ай бұрын

    I was thinking the same.

  • @m_starseed

    @m_starseed

    4 ай бұрын

    True. But that doesn't mean the donations, and Mark's personal money need to keep being funneled in their direction with no end in sight. There needs to be boundaries and limitations.

  • @mistiemo1665
    @mistiemo16653 ай бұрын

    Hey Mark i live up near The Whitakers & i will be the first to tell anyone who wants to know. Your kindness to them is beyond anything our own community has done for them. Please don't ever stop being the person you are. I certainly appreciate you .

  • @143speedball5

    @143speedball5

    3 ай бұрын

    Maury has determined your an idiot and a quick #EagleOne Dox shows you've never even lived in that state!

  • @sydney814

    @sydney814

    3 ай бұрын

    Maybe you could continue when he moves on, especially if you live near them you can keep an eye on where the money goes.

  • @mistiemo1665

    @mistiemo1665

    3 ай бұрын

    @@sydney814 I would never be comfortable being responsible for their finances & things. None of us make it a habit to just pop up at their house. I'm sure people do that enough.

  • @yamumshouse

    @yamumshouse

    3 ай бұрын

    Do yall inbreed out that way? 😂

  • @mistiemo1665

    @mistiemo1665

    3 ай бұрын

    @@yamumshouse yes we all inbreed out that way. Whatever TF that means.

  • @dtrain-uwu
    @dtrain-uwu2 ай бұрын

    The Whittakers need help in so many ways. However, just handing them money is not the way to go about helping them. If they won the lottery, they would still end up exactly as they are now.

  • @Raquel_824

    @Raquel_824

    2 күн бұрын

    They are inbreed hillbillies you can't expect much from them ... 🤦🏽‍♀️

  • @Lue4506-ju9fz
    @Lue4506-ju9fz2 ай бұрын

    Mark is clearly a kind-hearted individual who has generously assisted a family in need and consistently shown compassion towards them. It's inspiring to witness someone making such a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

  • @Mandystesia

    @Mandystesia

    Ай бұрын

    Even Lorraine who we all thought was gone with the fairy's suddenly had a voice when it comes to the money ..they all fooled him, only Ray and Timmy are innocent

  • @bif24701
    @bif247013 ай бұрын

    When you have been poor your entire life, you have no idea how to handle money.

  • @winstonmcfinston

    @winstonmcfinston

    3 ай бұрын

    Yup. It's obvious. Let the poor bastards be poor. Not to mention, they're inbred

  • @Xavier1...

    @Xavier1...

    3 ай бұрын

    Fair but you cant say you didnt have it. They could of very well asked for help but they didn't want to. Its very sad but they had the chance and unfortunately they didn't take it. 100k is a lot of money for someone poor

  • @jughead8988

    @jughead8988

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Xavier1... It's was my experience working with people much like this family in the Appalachian mountains, it's all about the right now. One of the families I worked with a local church decided to give them some help and it seemed that the more they helped the poorer the family got. It finally got to the point that I had to ask the church to limit their help to food and clothing donations because the family was spending nearly all the money on cigarettes and lottery tickets. The organization I worked for had people that would go in and help clean house for them. Those employees brought me 2 big garbage bags full of lottery tickets that had been bought in a month time. There was well north of $10,000 scratch offs in those bags. It was like they where chasing the rush of having a lot of money. That a feeling they had never known till the church got involved.

  • @DrJurdenPeterbergsteinlerwitz

    @DrJurdenPeterbergsteinlerwitz

    3 ай бұрын

    You just need to teach such a discipline at an early age. Poor or rich, it will help.

  • @Xavier1...

    @Xavier1...

    3 ай бұрын

    @@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

  • @user-ez2zl5kw9v
    @user-ez2zl5kw9v4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @winros

    @winros

    4 ай бұрын

    Very well said!!

  • @jeaninecookson167

    @jeaninecookson167

    4 ай бұрын

    Agreed

  • @bethswalwell6797

    @bethswalwell6797

    4 ай бұрын

    Exactly. Thank you Mark❤

  • @494ava

    @494ava

    4 ай бұрын

    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 💯

  • @jerryjuliangutierrez7536

    @jerryjuliangutierrez7536

    4 ай бұрын

    Wrong only weak minded children like you think like that

  • @cherylbritt7227
    @cherylbritt72272 ай бұрын

    I knew as soon as I watched Tyler’s video and when he tried to spin you had bad intentions with the GoFundMe it was BS. Your heart and integrity are like no other.

  • @ScootinIsLife
    @ScootinIsLife2 ай бұрын

    NO MORE MONEY TO THE WHITTAKERS !

  • @brandonconner18
    @brandonconner184 ай бұрын

    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

  • @Brainwashedgoat

    @Brainwashedgoat

    4 ай бұрын

    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

  • @shannonwilliams1941

    @shannonwilliams1941

    4 ай бұрын

    Well when people are jerks and just make up lies for views and an attempt to gain popularity, what do you expect?

  • @TeamAwesomeDad

    @TeamAwesomeDad

    4 ай бұрын

    Your channel is click bait bullshit

  • @MG-zu4st

    @MG-zu4st

    4 ай бұрын

    @@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

  • @Brainwashedgoat

    @Brainwashedgoat

    4 ай бұрын

    @@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

  • @D34DxChevy
    @D34DxChevy3 ай бұрын

    I was officially done with the Whitaker when they faked Larry’s death just to get money out of you. Absolutely disgusting people if you ask me.

  • @JulieT..

    @JulieT..

    3 ай бұрын

    Yeah, that is about as low as it gets. He needs to cut them off and move on to other people who deserve to be helped and will appreciate it.

  • @betsyb2256

    @betsyb2256

    3 ай бұрын

    The niece bj and grandsons were stealing the money.... the other 4 have IQ of 80 or less. They need someone to over see it so they can't be taken advantage of. Stop being so nasty

  • @marieevans8166

    @marieevans8166

    3 ай бұрын

    Same

  • @TheFatalHalo

    @TheFatalHalo

    3 ай бұрын

    This money is coming from people who genuinely want to do good for them - and then you have a situation like this that completely torpedoes people's faith in humanity and changes the perspective of a family facing hard times who need help to a family that is simply taking advantage of people's good faith and will - even to the extent of lying and manipulating to get even more than they already have. This is an unfortunate outcome and truly heartbreaking, but it needs to stop - at least from the angle of asking others to help fund a goal that's never going to be realized. Thank you though, Mark. You're a genuinely good person and your heart was in the right place. I appreciate you being transparent with us. Tyler can go kick rocks with his BS. Now HE can be their financial lifeline if he cares so much.

  • @suehuber7722

    @suehuber7722

    3 ай бұрын

    Amazed money for house was doled out whenever they asked!

  • @user-my9gt9gi1f
    @user-my9gt9gi1f2 ай бұрын

    You’re exactly right about your viewers knowing the difference between BS & truth & I hate that the Whitakers have not stood up for you because that’s where it needs to be coming from-as far as I’m concerned truth needs no defense & you out of all people are truthful & honest & i truly appreciate your heart making a difference in this Highly corrupt world where evil somehow thrives-much love from Conroe Tx!👍🏼

  • @bizarrojane4361
    @bizarrojane436117 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @debbieleonardo5190

    @debbieleonardo5190

    5 күн бұрын

    They could have gotten a new trailer for that amount of money. This is absurd!

  • @mgansworth78
    @mgansworth783 ай бұрын

    Mark - stop helping this family from your own personal account! You've done more than anyone on the planet has done for them. It's ENOUGH !!

  • @earlofcumbrae-Ground_Zero

    @earlofcumbrae-Ground_Zero

    2 ай бұрын

    How much $ do think Mark has made from the millions of views on his Whittaker videos.. He's made much more €€$$ than he has ever given them...even this money is from a go fund me . Not from mark !!!;

  • @Robbie1075

    @Robbie1075

    2 ай бұрын

    @@earlofcumbrae-Ground_Zero Do you expect him to live off donations, too? He wouldn't be able to help anyone. Are you retarded? Helping people is his passion. The videos are his way of monetizing that so he can afford to live AND help people. But shit bags like you are what ruins it. Good job asshole.

  • @brendaprater52

    @brendaprater52

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm so vjh11 to hhj❤1111111​

  • @brendaprater52

    @brendaprater52

    2 ай бұрын

    ​Gb11111111111111111111111111111

  • @ashleygilliland4331

    @ashleygilliland4331

    2 ай бұрын

    Bye, Karen!

  • @hopeangel1970
    @hopeangel19703 ай бұрын

    Betty and Larry knew exactly what they were doing. They knew the money was there and started hustling.

  • @fluffylittlebear

    @fluffylittlebear

    3 ай бұрын

    Not Betty. Maybe Larry. Larry's driving around in a $60k pickup truck. From what I can tell, Betty herself hasn't benefited from this money at all. And Kenny seems like the best of them despite so many comments from morons thinking he was stealing the money.

  • @tiffanyblack9704

    @tiffanyblack9704

    3 ай бұрын

    Um...she's Intellectually disabled. She isn't hustling anyone.

  • @onemorething100

    @onemorething100

    3 ай бұрын

    @@fluffylittlebearYou're Mistaken. If you watched the "Dead Larry" ruse, it's obvious Betty knew/knows more than she lets on.

  • @fluffylittlebear

    @fluffylittlebear

    3 ай бұрын

    @@onemorething100 Sure she does. That doesn't mean she's taking any money for herself. As the main contact point between the Whittakers and Mark, she's being used by others in her family. She was obviously forced or coerced into saying Larry was dead.

  • @Steve-ev6vx

    @Steve-ev6vx

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@onemorething100Larry bought a truck and BJ and her brother were buying crack and heroin/fentanyl.

  • @kathleenmartin7498
    @kathleenmartin7498Ай бұрын

    Looking back, you should've hired a cleaning crew, organizers, etc. Once the old house was ready, bought the new home, and paid lovers to set them up. Its a shame all that money got basically wasted.

  • @christinabaker4215
    @christinabaker42152 ай бұрын

    So Sad it came down this way. Thank you Mark for all you try to do to help. The world needs more people like you.

  • @Chaucer89
    @Chaucer893 ай бұрын

    Compassion fatigue is a real thing. You've done great man, no one should blame ya for not doing GFM's anymore. Thanks for the great content

  • @ELJ691

    @ELJ691

    3 ай бұрын

    Let’s see what’s interesting in your life after you said the best moment in your life was photographing the whittakers. 😑a little defensive now.

  • @ELJ691

    @ELJ691

    3 ай бұрын

    Hope I made you another dollar.

  • @Waynes-xt9gr

    @Waynes-xt9gr

    3 ай бұрын

    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....

  • @NicoleElizabeth4419
    @NicoleElizabeth44193 ай бұрын

    Every time money is involved, the ugly in people come out. I'm glad you're putting your foot down.

  • @Uhhlaneuh

    @Uhhlaneuh

    3 ай бұрын

    I’m glad he’s being transparent

  • @Katherine_xs

    @Katherine_xs

    3 ай бұрын

    True

  • @Mybasedworld

    @Mybasedworld

    3 ай бұрын

    If you’re already ugly. What’s that called then?

  • @Godfailedyoustophumpinghisleg

    @Godfailedyoustophumpinghisleg

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@Uhhlaneuh If only our own government was this transparent

  • @mariacarola5

    @mariacarola5

    3 ай бұрын

    Exactly

  • @Kikiwits
    @Kikiwits2 ай бұрын

    No good deed goes unpunished! People should be grateful..you are a very generous and kind person.

  • @DanielleMontanaro-ov5rj
    @DanielleMontanaro-ov5rj2 ай бұрын

    I'm so sorry you had this happen to you. I really enjoyed watching your videos. You know the saying...no good deed goes unpunished. You are a loving kind man and I believe most people can see that. A big thank you from all of us and God Bless You ❤

  • @scottbriggs8127
    @scottbriggs81274 ай бұрын

    When you said you’ve had no thanks off the Whitakers and they said they aren’t getting any money.. you’ve proved you’ve sent over 100k and now they won’t be getting anymore due to their ungratefulness! They had a good thing going and now they’ve ruined it. That’s what greed does.

  • @eddyblaze343

    @eddyblaze343

    4 ай бұрын

    Honestly they've been given enough, I get it they aren't fully there mentally, but how can you forget about when somebody sent you over 100k and not even acknowledge it when Tyler asked where the money from mark was. Imo let the state take care of them.

  • @AmyLou402

    @AmyLou402

    4 ай бұрын

    @@eddyblaze343yes. If Betty knew how much to ask for or was told how much to ask for all the time she’d remember.

  • @eddyblaze343

    @eddyblaze343

    4 ай бұрын

    @@AmyLou402 If she calls him at least once a month, sometimes multiple for money then she shouldn't have an issue remembering that at the very least Mark has been sending her money.

  • @AmyLou402

    @AmyLou402

    4 ай бұрын

    @@eddyblaze343 Exactly. I cannot believe the $ they went thru! In WV!! It’s almost not possible. Hmmmm…unless the $ went to multiple people besides them.

  • @richardnixon7248

    @richardnixon7248

    4 ай бұрын

    They're mentally disabled and you expect them to behave perfectly

  • @buzzzzzz69
    @buzzzzzz693 ай бұрын

    A perfect example of no good deed going unpunished.

  • @carridesandotherrelaxingad9226

    @carridesandotherrelaxingad9226

    3 ай бұрын

    Truth !!!

  • @JonHop1

    @JonHop1

    3 ай бұрын

    @carridesandotherrelaxingad9226 but again, do you really think Mark handled this properly? Just handing all that money to Betty who is mentally challenged and disabled?

  • @weatherstationlytovchenko4794

    @weatherstationlytovchenko4794

    2 ай бұрын

    this video is a perfect example of damage control by a complicit person

  • @randyjahnke5702

    @randyjahnke5702

    2 ай бұрын

    Mark wasn't smart to allow these people to manage all that money. Be smarter next time mark

  • @river8760

    @river8760

    2 ай бұрын

    @@JonHop1100% agree!

  • @mrsoft6884
    @mrsoft68842 ай бұрын

    Greetings and respect from Vancouver, Canada. God bless you for helping people!

  • @kizpaws
    @kizpaws2 ай бұрын

    Mark, you hit the nail on the head when you said that the Tyler story was "irresponsible journalism". Sad that some folks would go out of their way to create sensationalism to discredit someone who legitably was helping another. You have done so much for the Whittaker family. I truly feel for your loss here, and your faithful channel viewers don't buy any of Tyler's nonsense. If anything, Tyler has made a total fool of himself and not only tried to ruin you, but also ruin the Whittakers.

  • @Anti-WokeCanadian
    @Anti-WokeCanadian4 ай бұрын

    The Whittakers must be handing out money to all their extended family. Living in West Virginia in a broken down house isn't expensive.

  • @iwantmy_sk844

    @iwantmy_sk844

    4 ай бұрын

    EXACTLY, re: "...isn't expensive"! Mark did a couple of videos on the social problems of the area (remember the guy on the side of the road with the motorcycle?), in particular the rampant crack, *meth, and benzos - use? Remember the videos of taking them to eat fast food and the (huge) shopping at Walmart? Everybody "and their brother" recognized them! There are always people taking advantage -- I wouldn't be surprised if either of the populations I just referred-to didn't see the Whittakers as a potential "next fix" or a money pot! For that reason (and that they couldn't conceptualize such ammounts), there should have been some system of checks + balances, like a money mgr. Somebody has been draining that money ($3,000, $4,000, $4,000, $3,000,...)!

  • @blaise6981

    @blaise6981

    4 ай бұрын

    I’d be living like a king w that money

  • @AveriesMiranda

    @AveriesMiranda

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah I wonder if they’re being taken advantage of

  • @amandamorris754

    @amandamorris754

    4 ай бұрын

    I thought the same my self.

  • @wvgirl7264

    @wvgirl7264

    4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @boozumbuddybulliesburgesse4324
    @boozumbuddybulliesburgesse43243 ай бұрын

    I could never imagine Mark being a ‘scammer’..it’s so disheartening that people exploit kindness and compassion because they can’t see anything else but needing drama and self centeredness I totally understand and I am glad your drawing a line in the sand and creating boundaries to protect yourself

  • @bellachannell777

    @bellachannell777

    3 ай бұрын

    I couldn't agree more! I think some of the money is unfortunately being spent on drugs. Mark should most definitely allow them to fend for themselves at this point.

  • @Hillr2249

    @Hillr2249

    3 ай бұрын

    Never a scammer

  • @CincyBee50

    @CincyBee50

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@bellachannell777 sadly we know drugs had a party in it. There's a video from Mark a short time ago of BJ telling Mark that Larry died. She admitted to the lie because she is on drugs. It broke my heart. Mark has a good heart

  • @jaynerossi3532

    @jaynerossi3532

    3 ай бұрын

    I watched mark for a few yrs now, I just can't imagine him stealing of anyone, shocking that anyone could make accusations like that, man has a heart of gold

  • @Hillr2249

    @Hillr2249

    3 ай бұрын

    @@jaynerossi3532 no he didn’t they did it to themselves sadly

  • @laurilenhardt2188
    @laurilenhardt21882 ай бұрын

    Some people are just awful. I think it's a shame you didn't/dont receive "Thanks", but I thank you for all the selflessness you shared with those in "need" situation. Keep the videos coming! You're the best!

  • @karenfox1421
    @karenfox1421Ай бұрын

    I never ever thought you'd be anything but honest about the money.

  • @asitdas8353
    @asitdas83533 ай бұрын

    Tyler Oliveira just exposed himself ! More power to Mark!

  • @oldironsides4107

    @oldironsides4107

    3 ай бұрын

    Why would this guy give 160 k to a family of generations of inbreeding. Everyone’s a drug addict. Literally people bark. This guy interviews people at the lowest if there low. You’re telling me. He does t know what happens if you give them thousands of dollars of cash a week? He knows better. He would allocate that for home repairs. Vehicles. They get free food and medical. You don’t give a couple dozen inbred crackhead cash and wonder what’s happening? You don’t have to be Nostradamus to see what’s happening

  • @homesteadgal4143

    @homesteadgal4143

    3 ай бұрын

    This Tyler person could be facing a liability lawsuit from this YT Channel. I just hope that Mark isn't being set up for some type of Fed investigation.

  • @Waynes-xt9gr

    @Waynes-xt9gr

    3 ай бұрын

    @@homesteadgal4143 if Mark (for what i heard so far.....) has his validation etc together, nobody can pin him down. someone probably just found out how $$$$$ they can be with making vids and telling viewers to push that subscribe button and give thumbs ups....... The only way you guys are gonna let me give you brownie *** is to make a video of things or car repair or household chores that help me.......

  • @CrystalShaman

    @CrystalShaman

    3 ай бұрын

    Mark has done nothing wrong.

  • @saramarshall2957

    @saramarshall2957

    3 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @jodihowell8077
    @jodihowell80773 ай бұрын

    Mark. Just walk away from the Whitakers. You’ve gone above & beyond & it’s disgusting how they’ve treated you. No one would fault you for walking away. Good vibes & love your way. You’ve got a good heart.

  • @Zooeee915

    @Zooeee915

    3 ай бұрын

    Couldn’t agree more, he has done the best that he could

  • @maureenblutekraus3561

    @maureenblutekraus3561

    3 ай бұрын

    💯

  • @tonyp1376

    @tonyp1376

    3 ай бұрын

    If I were Mark I'd take the remaining money and use it to take Ray to the doctor and have his knee treated. The guy is in severe pain and despite him trying to communicate that to any and everyone noone has helped him with it. Any remaining funds should be allocated to helping Ray, Timmy and/or Lorraine or enriching their lives. While I feel for Betty, she has basically sacrificed her entire life caring for them, other members of the family clearly persuade her to give them the funds leaving the most vulnerable Whitakers with basically none of it.

  • @maureenblutekraus3561

    @maureenblutekraus3561

    3 ай бұрын

    @tonyp1376 there is no money left

  • @JonHop1

    @JonHop1

    3 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @Chantsvd
    @Chantsvd17 күн бұрын

    Everyone on social media is a "journalist" but nobody does any investigation. I love your channel and I am sorry this happened to you. Keep doing what you are doing and inspire others.

  • @geraldinemiller1473
    @geraldinemiller1473Ай бұрын

    Mark Please Please don't leave the whitakers 🙏🏿❤️💯

  • @hesterm1976
    @hesterm19763 ай бұрын

    It’s Ray and Timmy I really feel for, they feel and show pure joy when they see you, they would miss you, not the money. This Tyler person has a lot to answer for.

  • @Amyym

    @Amyym

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes so much this but also including the dogs. The recent video of Mark showing up to the property unannounced to see if Larry was alive when his death was faked to get more money broke my heart seeing Ray and Timmy. They're at the mercy of everyone else. They were so excited to see Mark and obviously love the time he spends interacting with them. It's so unfair they're forced to go without because of the greed of others. They're also the one's most exploited by scumbags like Tyler when Mark genuinely cares and tries to protect them. They deserve the best care which all the money that was given could've paid for. Occupational therapy, psychiatry, medical care, etc. and vehicle/fuel costs could've easily been taken care of. If that Tyler dude genuinely cared he would've taken the steps make sure Timmy and Ray were cared for. Seeing people suffer is hard enough but to see people suffer when there's means to make sure they don't have to is heartbreaking.

  • @jennifergriffin1061

    @jennifergriffin1061

    3 ай бұрын

    And Ms Lorraine

  • @liv0003

    @liv0003

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@Amyym what about Mrs. Lorraine? She is the sweetest of all. This poor woman is the innocence personified.

  • @Waynes-xt9gr

    @Waynes-xt9gr

    3 ай бұрын

    if ANY I feel sorry for at the end, its Ray, Timmy, and Lorraine.....they probably dont nothing wrong

  • @Kamikazikyle

    @Kamikazikyle

    3 ай бұрын

    @@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

  • @aliciam1661
    @aliciam16613 ай бұрын

    TY Mark, for "clearing all this up". NOBODY thought u "stole" it!!! Ur reputation is IMPECCABLE!!! And ur heart is GOLDEN!

  • @ManoloSeFue

    @ManoloSeFue

    3 ай бұрын

    👍🏼

  • @lisajoyce6803

    @lisajoyce6803

    3 ай бұрын

    @@ManoloSeFueI couldn’t have said it better myself

  • @BodyWeakDotNet

    @BodyWeakDotNet

    3 ай бұрын

    RIGHT....He seems like a real cool dude to me ...and ive been here since day 1.... it's sad to know we won't see the family any more. But i don't blame him for walking away!!

  • @coldbrewlife

    @coldbrewlife

    3 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately some people did think that...

  • @maggiebuchko4320
    @maggiebuchko432015 сағат бұрын

    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!❤

  • @SylviaRodriguez-lx9em
    @SylviaRodriguez-lx9em8 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @3blindmice905
    @3blindmice9054 ай бұрын

    Yes it is time to cut the ties with the Whitakers in my opinion especially if you are sending them your own money.

  • @marysunshine5587

    @marysunshine5587

    4 ай бұрын

    I would not be doing that

  • @Allyourbase1990

    @Allyourbase1990

    4 ай бұрын

    I agree . I’ll help someone , but once you take advantage this much , and prove that you have no financial responsibility. I’m done

  • @Anninukichild

    @Anninukichild

    3 ай бұрын

    4 real. They get money for food, and literally eat boogers..get money for washers and soap and wear $hit stained pants

  • @paigegainey7099

    @paigegainey7099

    3 ай бұрын

    Please stop sending them money. Some of these people are just so full of crap. Thanks for the great content ❤

  • @jason96

    @jason96

    3 ай бұрын

    I agree

  • @Freelyrycs
    @Freelyrycs3 ай бұрын

    The idea of Tyler investigating these people being taken advantage of, when he himself is constantly being accused of exploiting homeless people is wild. Mark, you’re trusted by so many. We appreciate you!

  • @eddievaliant8956

    @eddievaliant8956

    3 ай бұрын

    Tyler's channel is pretty great material.

  • @HoosierPete69.

    @HoosierPete69.

    3 ай бұрын

    He needs to be banned from You Tube, he won't lose a second of sleep over hurting the Whittakers.

  • @Wake.Up.

    @Wake.Up.

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@HoosierPete69.Neither will mark and everybody else. If you feel bad for ungrateful and greedy liars than by all means go live with them

  • @Matt_Hew

    @Matt_Hew

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@HoosierPete69.He needs to be banned from yt 😡😡😡😡 Lmao what kind of npc are you

  • @nicoleswartz4695

    @nicoleswartz4695

    3 ай бұрын

    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

  • @phaedrabacker2004
    @phaedrabacker20042 ай бұрын

    You don't give a 3 year old money.

  • @meinname505
    @meinname5052 ай бұрын

    Big respect for you from Germany! Money is not the most important thing, but the time you have invested in helping them will never be returned

  • @mistylavae2433
    @mistylavae24334 ай бұрын

    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

  • @jessjerz755

    @jessjerz755

    4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ea42455
    @ea424554 ай бұрын

    I live in Kentucky on the fringe of the Appalachian Region. My man, you've learned first-hand there's truth in one of our the old sayings, "Some people can't be helped."

  • @T_Burd_75

    @T_Burd_75

    4 ай бұрын

    Exactly! There's a reason why some people are in the position that they're in.

  • @craigslist6988

    @craigslist6988

    4 ай бұрын

    ah yes, as jesus said.. "don't give your money to peasants, they'll just buy drugs with it. Some people cannot be helped. Donate it to orangutan dictators' legal funds, for they are the light." Book of Mark verse 420

  • @25oxendine

    @25oxendine

    4 ай бұрын

    I live in Appalachia too, and it's hard for people like the Whitakers to spend that kind of money. I live about a half hour away, but my son lives in Bluefield WVa. They really coulda had a nice home with acreage in that part of WV's real estate prices

  • @annettedavis6635

    @annettedavis6635

    4 ай бұрын

    I always say that! 👍❤️💯

  • @SpandexSuperstarr

    @SpandexSuperstarr

    4 ай бұрын

    Well some problems are more complex than just throwing money at them. There's are factors that were created over generations. They need social workers not youtubers with big wallets. They also have the right to live how they want. Just because an outsider deems it is wrong doesn't mean it's correct. That's all they've known their whole lives. Disadvantaged people should be looked at as someone who needs fixing.

  • @miranduhpanda
    @miranduhpandaАй бұрын

    As a journalist, I commend the work you've done and continue doing, Mark. You've humanized so many people by allowing them and paying them to tell their stories. You've helped many with your efforts but we can't save everybody. I'm so sorry this has been frustrating and difficult for you - you're a savoir. Thank you.

  • @anzeusnarine247
    @anzeusnarine2472 күн бұрын

    All the great people in the world went through the same process of condemnation...the mahatma's , Jesus etc..You have done great things for people,God be the judge in the end..God Blessings always Mark🙏

  • @merksworld4271
    @merksworld42714 ай бұрын

    Im sorry you even needed to explain this. We stand with you mark

  • @ricardoherrera4042

    @ricardoherrera4042

    2 ай бұрын

    that tyler kid a bum mark, thanks for all you did

  • @BrightiiS
    @BrightiiS4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @jacquelinehale7040
    @jacquelinehale704016 күн бұрын

    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!

  • @jonnuanez7183
    @jonnuanez71833 ай бұрын

    Rebecca and the Whitakers are giving Mark a hell of a life lesson about how easily others can take generosity for granted and not care about how others feel about it, regardless of "thought capacity/ability".

  • @hollyholy641

    @hollyholy641

    3 ай бұрын

    True human nature ALWAYS bleeds through no matter how desperate they may seem.

  • @AmyLou402
    @AmyLou4024 ай бұрын

    I hope Betty has Tyler’s number and calls him just as much for $. THEN maybe he will realize.

  • @MyTessk

    @MyTessk

    4 ай бұрын

    I was just thinking see will he help the family scumbag I would not even go onto his page would not give him the satisfaction just looking for the clicks 😢

  • @wildmustangart1577

    @wildmustangart1577

    4 ай бұрын

    Tyler won't do anything for these people. He's only in it for himself.

  • @jimbobo5295

    @jimbobo5295

    4 ай бұрын

    He's gonna steal that money....

  • @brianmosey8401

    @brianmosey8401

    4 ай бұрын

    That bitch Tyler won't do half of what Mark has done for that family

  • @AmyLou402

    @AmyLou402

    4 ай бұрын

    @@brianmosey8401 He’ll never take one phone call!

  • @SuperJJ09
    @SuperJJ092 ай бұрын

    Heart breaking really.... Makes you feel like the person stopping to help someone in distress on the side of the road just to get stun and your car stolen, really helps people be generous and selfless... where are we going really in this world is unbelievable. Keep it up Mark ! I love your content and the way you make your interviews ! The fact so many different people are able to talk freely while you interview them shows of your abilities to make them feel safe and without judgment. It's sad for that family, really, but as someone mentioned previously, if you never had money in your life, the facts align to show that there is no way you are able to manage money if you ever would have it, look at all those people who wins the lottery just to find out that there dreams became real fast there worst nightmares.

  • @eileencapps
    @eileencapps2 ай бұрын

    Well, you know what they say Mark, no good deed goes unpunished, and I love your heart for these people, and I’ve always loved how your interviews are so compassionate. It’s unfortunate that this other KZreadr took money out of the hands of people who could use it, and so many times, that’s just the way it goes with our world. My husband and I have been in the trenches with people whose lives we wanted to change for the better. But we have learned so many times, we want it more for them than they want it for themselves and they don’t actually help themselves even though we’re there with resources and money for them. We appreciate your videos and we appreciate your heart to help people. God sees that no matter what the world says. Keep making your content and God bless you for your work.

  • @lisaellis9062
    @lisaellis90624 ай бұрын

    I think discontinuing the GoFundMe for them is in order. You’ve done enough Mark!! They need to be supervised with the money. They don’t have the mental capacity to understand and spend it wisely

  • @coolkid006

    @coolkid006

    4 ай бұрын

    i saw that you copy and pasted this in the response video, i do agree though, someone close to them is taking advantage of the whole operation and needs to be closely investigated. i'm not accusing anyone here, but the logical conclusion is that either mark, or someone else is taking advantage of them.

  • @coolkid006

    @coolkid006

    4 ай бұрын

    look its either that or betty is pocketing it, but i HIGHLY doubt that. could always be wrong though.

  • @dm96177

    @dm96177

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes. Totally. He literally has the receipts and has chosen to pay the taxes for them.

  • @cincinnatiking8008

    @cincinnatiking8008

    4 ай бұрын

    @@coolkid006 I saw something about some other family member needing money for a truck and a shed

  • @Colby_0-3_IRL_and_title_fights

    @Colby_0-3_IRL_and_title_fights

    4 ай бұрын

    So essentially Mark took money from donors, wasted it and didn't improve the living conditions of this family.

  • @vlc518
    @vlc5183 ай бұрын

    Mark - no one in the Whitaker family has ever said thank you , Mark. So, on behalf of all of your millions of viewers - thank you. Thank you for all that you have done in such a respectful, classy , eloquent and compassionate way. You are the man for sure and without a doubt you have left your mark - pun intended.

  • @marysunshine5587

    @marysunshine5587

    3 ай бұрын

    I noticed they always seemed to have a air of entitlement when here's there giving or taking them places. The old gray haired guy once said after Mark mentioned he wants to make sure he continues to help them the old guy Larry I think said "I hope so" in a weird demanding way. The just got greedy

  • @AVIANcollabs

    @AVIANcollabs

    3 ай бұрын

    @@marysunshine5587to play devils advocate, they might not be the most sociable people. its normal for awkward people or maybe autistic people to not know the "correct" way to respond. i think judging people on how they say things is really irresponsible and honestly ableist especially in this scenario

  • @luaquino3528

    @luaquino3528

    3 ай бұрын

    @avian2020 but yet I understand that, but it’s crazy how they do t know the “correct way to respond” but they do know how to take the mo money.

  • @freeatlast7384

    @freeatlast7384

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@marysunshine5587Give your head a shake

  • @Skbeuker

    @Skbeuker

    3 ай бұрын

    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

  • @marahernandez1299
    @marahernandez12992 ай бұрын

    I'm so sorry that you had to go through this I've been one of followers for years for a long time now and I totally believe you and I know you have a good heart and trying to help the Whittaker's.

  • @bassgirl_denalia9087
    @bassgirl_denalia90872 ай бұрын

    Mark, I've been watching your videos since 2020. You are amazing and have such a huge heart. I'm deeply sorry that this has happened to you.

  • @shebart2024
    @shebart20243 ай бұрын

    I really don't think that they would have taken care of a new house anyway, I don't think they know how. Mark, you have a heart of gold.

  • @kwpp7

    @kwpp7

    3 ай бұрын

    I actually cringed at the thought of them moving into a brand new beautiful house because I knew they'd destroy it in no time flat. I think their present home suits "them", if you know what I mean to say. They don't have to live in trash and squalor just because they're poor. They live this way because that's their mentality.

  • @NovemberReigne

    @NovemberReigne

    3 ай бұрын

    @@kwpp7That is all they know how; the Whittakers living in their present home

  • @megaboombox1

    @megaboombox1

    3 ай бұрын

    The other guy Oliveira has already set up another GoFundMe

  • @LittleGreyWolfForge

    @LittleGreyWolfForge

    3 ай бұрын

    @@kwpp7 they need a larger space….

  • @Townie7177

    @Townie7177

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@LittleGreyWolfForgeand they'd have it if they stopped pissing it away

  • @justaman-km1hl
    @justaman-km1hl4 ай бұрын

    She absolutely knows who Tyler is and what she said in the interview with him. Her motivation was to see if he too would set up a gofundme and she could double dip from donors. They have some genetic bottlenecking going on, but she definitely knows what she is doing. Don’t beat yourself up Mark, we love you and are proud of you and appreciate the beautiful example of show us all in how to be better, more compassionate and merciful in the world.

  • @pamelaliegh

    @pamelaliegh

    4 ай бұрын

    I wonder if she thought that she could have the both of them running go fund new for her and one wouldn’t know about the other?

  • @CherryDreamer96

    @CherryDreamer96

    4 ай бұрын

    Do you think she would really be bright enough to do something so sneaky ? Im not saying you're wrong, but if that's the case she is very deceptive

  • @wvgirl7264

    @wvgirl7264

    4 ай бұрын

    I have a serious question and I'm not trying to be rude but... Let's say they get a new house. Is someone going to clean for them, help them with hygiene, etc.? I mean, if that's not the case, there's honestly no sense in buying a new home when it will just be in shambles within months and they're right back to square one.

  • @heathervandermark2192

    @heathervandermark2192

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@wvgirl7264absolutely agree with you on this!!!!!

  • @2TurntKaren

    @2TurntKaren

    4 ай бұрын

    None of this is the truth. Betty NEVER said she didn’t know what was going on with the money. She said she didn’t know what was going on with the house- and maybe Mark never updated her. And these people can barely read or write so you know they don’t realize how much money they are getting- I think they are being extorted by other family members. It’s sad that Mark is blaming Betty. I guess he feels like they breached their exclusive contract he had with them as stated by Noelle.

  • @RebeccaSefesi
    @RebeccaSefesi14 сағат бұрын

    Sending love & support from New Zealand. Thank you Mark ❤

  • @terrio5662
    @terrio566227 күн бұрын

    I really enjoy the interviews you do and fully support you. I hope you keep doing what you do!

  • @lastchance8574
    @lastchance85744 ай бұрын

    Proves my point when i always say "People you help begin to think they are privileged and entitled!" They even start acting like you owe them something. Absolutely disgusting!

  • @somedesertdude1308

    @somedesertdude1308

    4 ай бұрын

    give house

  • @lastchance8574

    @lastchance8574

    4 ай бұрын

    @@somedesertdude1308, if you are emplying Mark owes them a house you are wrong. Money hungry Betty and her Brother kept asking Mark for money until their funds diminished. They didnt care about getting a house, all they wanted was to blow the money.

  • @wednesday9623

    @wednesday9623

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@lastchance8574 he doesnt owe them a house o agree but he also has been exploiting this family for years making major profit for himself and his channel

  • @jaydenp4975

    @jaydenp4975

    4 ай бұрын

    Exactly

  • @rowdy__p

    @rowdy__p

    3 ай бұрын

    They are inbred.. what kind of critical thinking skills do you think they have?? ​@lastchance8574

  • @suziet1215
    @suziet12153 ай бұрын

    Irresponsible journalism. EXACTLY. Mark, we are here for you ❤❤

  • @NillerMann

    @NillerMann

    2 ай бұрын

    You’re being rather generous with the word ‘journalism’ here.

  • @ehalverson9323

    @ehalverson9323

    2 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @nobiasjustfacts6250
    @nobiasjustfacts62502 ай бұрын

    The Whitaker household likely received public benefits, such as SSI and SNAP - OMG, have they reported the thousands received every week or so from Mark?

  • @aliceevans3357
    @aliceevans33572 ай бұрын

    She's smart enough to play stupid when confronted. She can play Tyler like she played you.

  • @jeremylowe2309
    @jeremylowe23094 ай бұрын

    A family that survived on nothing spent $100,000?! That’s insane.

  • @Rinnioy

    @Rinnioy

    4 ай бұрын

    Thinking the same thing if they keep spending they won't have a house don't think they realize .....don't blame him he is trying his best if it wasn't for him and social media they wouldn't have it anywayz .

  • @raejae3755

    @raejae3755

    4 ай бұрын

    Someone is maybe taking advantage of them.

  • @ttgone1135

    @ttgone1135

    4 ай бұрын

    @@raejae3755 Probably all their inbred relatives.

  • @user-si8ko5or2e

    @user-si8ko5or2e

    4 ай бұрын

    It makes perfect sense. They needed a lot of stuff and such after such long term poverty. But also drinking and gambling maybe involved.

  • @TheCosmicDrama

    @TheCosmicDrama

    4 ай бұрын

    That's a good possibility that I never considered.

  • @copper-tc6un
    @copper-tc6un3 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @lindarichard9348
    @lindarichard9348Ай бұрын

    I completely trust your work and am so sorry you have had to learn this lesson in this way. Money is not the answer to the Whittakers' and many others' problems. The good you've done can never be taken away. Continue on your journey of love and compassion without the monetary piece. Bless you.

  • @nobiasjustfacts6250
    @nobiasjustfacts62502 ай бұрын

    If Betty received SSI and over $150,000.00 deposited into her bank account over two years, she may have SSI benefits stopped, or have to pay back SSI received during months in which she had more than $2,000.00 in checking or savings.

  • @kylependygraft2023
    @kylependygraft20234 ай бұрын

    As a Tyler O viewer even I can see his ploy to create drama. Thank you for being transparent to all of us to shut up the haters.

  • @ginac9970

    @ginac9970

    4 ай бұрын

    Amen!

  • @hansvillenews

    @hansvillenews

    4 ай бұрын

    It’s always been his tactic

  • @chrissieroxba2949

    @chrissieroxba2949

    4 ай бұрын

    I just unsubscribed from Tyler!

  • @rockymtn1291

    @rockymtn1291

    4 ай бұрын

    I think Tyler had a legitimate question but seeing this brings more questions about what is happening once the Whittakers get it.

  • @millville444

    @millville444

    4 ай бұрын

    Well I hope that after this nonsense, you stop watching that shitbag Tyler. He's a fucking loser.

  • @user-bh9vi7jh9o
    @user-bh9vi7jh9o4 ай бұрын

    The phrase “no good deed goes unpunished” applies here more than I’ve ever seen in my life. 😢

  • @MoonBeamLight

    @MoonBeamLight

    4 ай бұрын

    I don’t understand this saying?

  • @Kooczsi

    @Kooczsi

    4 ай бұрын

    @@MoonBeamLight its a reference to how most good deeds come with backlash from people who are trying to virtue signal. Its easier to prove someone to be a bad person and capitalize on it, than actually being a good person. Mark is the good person in this scenario, but people like tyler olievera love ruining it for others for money

  • @anthonyhollohan7651

    @anthonyhollohan7651

    4 ай бұрын

    ppl do it to mrbeast and he doesnt stop@@Kooczsi

  • @warriormom_of_many

    @warriormom_of_many

    4 ай бұрын

    They seem like scammers

  • @Kooczsi

    @Kooczsi

    4 ай бұрын

    @@MG-zu4st my first language isnt english, also your example was very bad, as it doesnt explain the problem

  • @jenniferbradbury624
    @jenniferbradbury624Ай бұрын

    This was a great video. So honest and raw. Thank you for sharing and for what you do. I am so sorry that a few idiots tainted it for you!

  • @katherinemendez96
    @katherinemendez962 ай бұрын

    Mark, you are a genuine person and as soon as I saw Tyler’s video I knew it was all bs. I’ve been watching your videos for years, and I know that is definitely not true what he said. I’m glad you’re standing your ground as much as it may hurt you to discontinue the gofund me. I am a proud supporter of your page!

  • @maureenmcconnell5592
    @maureenmcconnell55924 ай бұрын

    Agree Mark. Cut ties and no more funding the Whitaker’s. People take advantage of kind hearts. No more!

  • @mjgerleman

    @mjgerleman

    4 ай бұрын

    I suspect that a close investigation would reveal the Whittaker's themselves were scammed out of the money Mark sent.

  • @restlessriver5870

    @restlessriver5870

    4 ай бұрын

    He cares deeply for the Whitakers. He is acting tough throughout the video, then he got on the phone with Betty, and his heart melted.

  • @lih-fk8by

    @lih-fk8by

    4 ай бұрын

    No good deed goes unpunished, this is exactly why our government needs to step in and help these people not leave it up to good people like Mark

  • @EmilyRose0

    @EmilyRose0

    4 ай бұрын

    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" KZread tending era where idiots filmed themselves giving to homless PURELY for their own gain.

  • @Lisa-Peter7875
    @Lisa-Peter78754 ай бұрын

    I think you're best just stepping away from them, Mark. You have been in our newspapers in the UK, and you are praised for all you have done for the family. You are a very kind man.

  • @jerseygirl5771

    @jerseygirl5771

    4 ай бұрын

    That is lovely to hear. Mark is a good man Tyler should be ashamed of himself

  • @chrisvig123

    @chrisvig123

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah enough is enough they’ve just just gotten greedy like everyone else unfortunately

  • @ejjohn2388

    @ejjohn2388

    4 ай бұрын

    I think stepping away from all these people he interviews would be wise

  • @2TurntKaren

    @2TurntKaren

    4 ай бұрын

    It’s hard to enforce an exclusive contract when the people you have it with aren’t mentally competent and too poor to make it worth a lawsuit. Mark is blaming Betty and that’s not fair.

  • @MrEp5

    @MrEp5

    3 ай бұрын

    I think they are just using him and the donators.

  • @rknrlgrl6146
    @rknrlgrl614622 күн бұрын

    This breaks my heart. Mark, you have such a kind heart and don’t deserve this. Anyone who has watched your channel knows your heart. Your reputation is solid. Stay kind 🙏

  • @christinetaulbee5910
    @christinetaulbee59102 ай бұрын

    Mark I’m sorry this has happened to you. I completely understand you’re backing down. I watched the episode where Larry’s daughter was getting the money for drugs. Some people can’t be helped. Blessings.

  • @jennifermaida585
    @jennifermaida5854 ай бұрын

    They should have had a court appointed conservatorship, I am so sorry.

  • @sarahholland2600

    @sarahholland2600

    4 ай бұрын

    Exactly. They're still living in squalor & last time we saw them their bathroom had no plumbing.

  • @ah5589

    @ah5589

    4 ай бұрын

    That’s so much harder to obtain than you think. They would be considered too competent, according to the state.

  • @electronixTech

    @electronixTech

    4 ай бұрын

    Absolutely. I was thinking the same thing. The money should have been held by a trusted third party unrelated to all the people involved and be administered responsibly so it would not be blown as soon as they got it. I guess unless there was a contract drawn up before the Go Fund Me was made, it would be pretty hard to do, since people like this Tyler fellow would be pointing fingers saying that the Whittaker's were not getting their money that was promised.

  • @sarahholland2600

    @sarahholland2600

    4 ай бұрын

    @@ah5589 Would they tho' ? Have any of them ever attended school? At all? Can they even read or write? Betty is the only one who seems even halfway there with her comprehension & cognitive ability: & even she would probably be described as learning disabled, if assessed ( I'm a teacher). The other female (whose name I've just gone blank on) also looks like she needs anti depressants tbh. I've never seen her smile.

  • @jugghead-1975

    @jugghead-1975

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@electronixTechExactly what would happen! It's easy to come up with solutions from out here looking in ! Mark owes NOBODY an explanation...

  • @bonjovirocks24
    @bonjovirocks243 ай бұрын

    I noticed from the videos that neither Betty nor Larry ever said thank you. Larry once said he needed you to pay for his truck to get fixed & after you said you would, he responded with “Well I would hope so!”… as entitled as he could be. The Walmart shipping trips, the fair, the hair cuts, not one thank you. At the end when you called Betty, she knew she lied to Tyler. It’s called GREED. What the hell are they spending $130,000 on?!? They all get social security disability, Medicare, on top of your generosity.

  • @marysunshine5587

    @marysunshine5587

    3 ай бұрын

    I remember when he said that. I was going to post about that but couldn't remember the exact situation. I knew after I heard him say that it might end up bad what a entitled a hole

  • @christiecruzxo2841

    @christiecruzxo2841

    3 ай бұрын

    All of which they are supposed to be reporting those gifts to. You can’t just collect that kind of money and not report to disability etc. I know I have a disabled son with autism. They want to know everything I have right down to if my 2009 vehicle is still registered and on the road lol. They count every penny of assets. He should def stop at this point. It’s unfortunate but we all know what he tried to do. Marc has always, consistently been a class act.

  • @User-rka_zykx76

    @User-rka_zykx76

    3 ай бұрын

    Is larry an alcoholic? He sounds, looks and acts like one.

  • @6cansshort

    @6cansshort

    3 ай бұрын

    Lotta meth and fentanyl in them hollers.

  • @woodywood7759

    @woodywood7759

    3 ай бұрын

    Man you are only seeing one side of it you're y'all dumb. You think Mark is just going and doing all that for that family just to be nice hell no he's monetizing and making money off of the Whittaker's content hey barge his way into this family's life to benefit his Financial Freedom. If y'all was living this kind of life would you want somebody you didn't know coming in and just start seeing them in your life and asking you odd questions

  • @kevin-jg5nq
    @kevin-jg5nq25 күн бұрын

    The video itself indicates that money hasn't really done much to help Timmy, Lorraine or Ray. Their situation is the sad one.

  • @jamiemoore8904
    @jamiemoore890423 күн бұрын

    Your such a good man stop their insanity and get an attorney on these people that are scandalous

  • @custardgirl
    @custardgirl4 ай бұрын

    Seeing all the money that Betty has asked for makes me worry that someone close to the whittakers is taking money from them!

  • @lindasmith3648

    @lindasmith3648

    4 ай бұрын

    I agree.

  • @RosinDaddy5280

    @RosinDaddy5280

    4 ай бұрын

    Yea and being spent on Methanie

  • @trkrzwfe

    @trkrzwfe

    4 ай бұрын

    Yep!!

  • @elinchristensen4854

    @elinchristensen4854

    4 ай бұрын

    I was thinking that aw well

  • @margieperez5886

    @margieperez5886

    4 ай бұрын

    Look at the 2 brothers they have given me a bad feeling from the beginning. It’s seems as if Betty could easily be taken advantage of

  • @MsRobinL
    @MsRobinL3 ай бұрын

    Don't let them stop you from helping others. But also don't be taken advantage of!

  • @michellezimmerman188
    @michellezimmerman1882 ай бұрын

    Thank you for helping all of these people! I am a fan of your content and will forever watch!!!

  • @CathyHicks-pb3qe
    @CathyHicks-pb3qeАй бұрын

    My parents were born and raised in Becky WV and this is so sad! Thank you Mark for all you do!!!!

  • @teresat.6386
    @teresat.63863 ай бұрын

    You are a good man, Mark. I think you've made the right choice in stepping back. Never lose your compassion for helping others.

  • @edbassmaster
    @edbassmaster3 ай бұрын

    Thankful for you helping the Whitakers. And for bringing them into our lives.

  • @boomhauer0079

    @boomhauer0079

    3 ай бұрын

    would you look at that...

  • @user-oy4uc8of4l

    @user-oy4uc8of4l

    3 ай бұрын

    OMG I WATCH UR VIDEOS I LOVE IT THE PRANKS AND OLD STYLE

  • @user-oy4uc8of4l

    @user-oy4uc8of4l

    3 ай бұрын

    OMG I WATCH UR VIDEOS I LOVE IT THE PRANKS AND OLD STYLE

  • @EpicKook

    @EpicKook

    3 ай бұрын

    Pssssssst

  • @jamessmith99731

    @jamessmith99731

    3 ай бұрын

    @@boomhauer0079 Just look at it.

  • @fatimaoubijjane326
    @fatimaoubijjane326Ай бұрын

    I think your true subscribers know how much you've done and the patience you've had with the people you interview. This videos are not to help but to show the reality of people on the streets, to hear their stories and whoever wants to help you can go to them and help them. You're too strong, God bless you.

  • @perlaamezcua6421
    @perlaamezcua6421Ай бұрын

    Thank you for making this video, the video you were referring to with a young guy popped up and I watched it. I always watched your videos and thought you were amazing and couldn’t believe it that you were scamming them. So I searched to see if there was anything else and I am glad you posted this. This just made me so upset on how grateful those people have been to you, I am so glad everything is out in the open. God bless you!❤

  • @biiiahmeelo
    @biiiahmeelo2 ай бұрын

    He's genuinely so sad. It must be terrible to help someone with your heart wide open and then have this tipe of sh*t happening. You're excellent Mark, one of the few good apples.

  • @Carolokie3

    @Carolokie3

    2 ай бұрын

    Amen!!

  • @savinghistory642

    @savinghistory642

    2 ай бұрын

    this reminds me of when i was 7 and jimmy carter was president. we lived in a duplex that shared a porch with the unit next door. they had a little girl not yet 18 months old. they taught her that her diaper was a pocketbook and they would sneak up behind her and put wet leaves down the front of her diaper and tell her jimmy carter did it. she would scream STOP JIMMY CARTER and rip her diaper off then they would laugh hysterically. they did it until she was exhausted from screaming. then they taught her to cuss. they told her that as long as she danced jimmy carter would not come and get her. she danced on that front porch all the time. they told her if she would cuss jimmy carter from the porch he would not come and get her. she spent so much time holding onto the bars of the porch railing like she was in jail and cussing jimmy carter as loudly as she could. the neighbors all hated her. the year they told her jimmy carter not santa was bringing the presents she went to bed crying and saying she did not want anything. it got to where if you just said his name she would start screaming and run hide in the bushes. it was a long 4 years for her.

  • @dominikwalker6608

    @dominikwalker6608

    2 ай бұрын

    It does feel terrible. I have seriously helped out some people who I considered close friends - only to never hear from them again. Not even with the numbers talked about in this video either. I'm talking like covering someone's rent for a month or helping out with groceries here and there, then never hearing from them again. Not just random people - close friends of mine.

  • @jacobbarnes147

    @jacobbarnes147

    Ай бұрын

    Type*

  • @EmilyMarieGlosser-xi3gr

    @EmilyMarieGlosser-xi3gr

    Ай бұрын

    Preach 🙌

  • @patriciarowe4751
    @patriciarowe47513 ай бұрын

    Walk away...Don't Help Them Anymore...Taking Advantage of your Kindness...💞💞

  • @ehalverson9323

    @ehalverson9323

    2 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ClyFrog4
    @ClyFrog4Ай бұрын

    I’ve just subscribed to your channel, after watching Compaville’s report on Tyler’s investigation of the Whittaker’s….. and you. I’m disgusted, and am so sorry for all of this. Keep doing what you’re doing ……and you have a new subscriber bc of this.

  • @kellyfouraker2187
    @kellyfouraker21872 ай бұрын

    I'm so sorry your going thru this Mark, your such a true man. I hate that it's "jaded" you so much. Please keep up the good work💗

  • @Hanna.k.l
    @Hanna.k.l4 ай бұрын

    Good for you Mark! $100k is an insane amount of money and they obviously didn't spend it wisely nor appreciate it! You did your part 🌸

  • @Ipleadthefifth

    @Ipleadthefifth

    4 ай бұрын

    Exactly

  • @YourBoeingBenefitBrain

    @YourBoeingBenefitBrain

    4 ай бұрын

    💯 true

  • @garysaunders2029

    @garysaunders2029

    4 ай бұрын

    They are filling up the place with broke down vehicles

  • @boyce5994

    @boyce5994

    4 ай бұрын

    Hes made over a million dollars on the videos, while he tries to hook up with former prostis 😂😂.

  • @theoneandonly1158

    @theoneandonly1158

    4 ай бұрын

    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.

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