that's what i was thinking too. If he's employed/ any family/friends who would see. seeing that he knows his attraction is immoral why is he doing a 20 minute interview in front of millions of people....
@@thejellyfisha ATTRACTION IS A VAGUE TERM...THERE IS PEOPLE ATTRACTED TO CARS 😂😂😂 PEDOS WANT TO HAVE SEX WITH CHILDREN, They dont love them or else they could fall in love with a child🤢 and be in a relationship with him/her for the rest of their lives but NO thats not what they want...attraction doesnt mean much...its an perversion and that he CAN help.
@@chillaxer8273 Great, if you can heal pedophilia, then help humanity out! Most psychologists agree that it an inherent condition, that can't be helped. But what do they know, when there are geniuses like you out there!
@Uncle Ho I think it can be dangerous to dehumanize people like this. Yes, it is disgusting. Yes, it is horrible. But this man is aware of that and appears to not want to hurt anyone. It's the same as a person who has an urge to murder realizing that's wrong and working to change it. Demonizing and forcing these people underground only serves to push them further into their own minds. We should be encouraging these people to seek help and therapy. Not just tell them to go die. I mean those who actually do touch kids, yeah fuck them. But guys like this need help. Not demonization.
It serves as an allegory to his sexuality. He didn't choose to be born with either but it sticks out weird to some, it looks cool to others. Maybe god planned that or maybe it's just a coincidence, I don't know
WOW! This is a boundary-pushing interview. Compelling and unique. Respect to both the host and interviewee. Difficult conversations like this are absolutely necessary to expand human knowledge. I would love to hear a professional's thoughts on this guy.
How can we help treat mentally sick people without having a serious discussion with them? This is an amazingly important video. There’s not much out there to help these people. I can only say that I hope this dude is being honest when he stated that he hadn’t harmed a child. This is truly sickening but how else can we resolve these problems?
Is he sick? No.. he has just a different type of sexuality. You can't treat preference. Just like you can't ungay someone. They're gay. Get over it. People have attractions to children just like people have attractions to objects and animals.. it's just nature being unpredictable. You can't do anything except tell them how to cope with it, and how to not act on it.
Althepsyphros I’m sorry but I can’t fully look at it that way. Gay people is fine to my as long as they are consenting adults. Having an attraction to a significantly younger minor or an animal comes across as sickening to me. I know they can’t help it but I can’t not see it as being sick. For the most part, I agree with what you said but I still consider it “sick”
@@AehsSeven I know, you're indoctrinated and bigoted. Pedophillia is actually common, many people are such. Most pedophiles don't act wrongly on their desires. Most Pedophiles have been such since they could read and write.
@@althepsyphros3314 An athiest that agrees with pedophilia... So because I don't want pedophilia in the world that makes a bigot, what has me indoctrinated? The fact that I have morals and you do not? no matter how much you virtue signal about it, it is clearly a deep and intrinsic disorder that we shouldn't rally behind, as normalizing something like this will be the fall of the west. Soon people like you will say *"Well as long as the pedophile isnt hurting the child when they molest them, its fine anyone who refutes this is a bully and a bigot"* Rethink your ideals
you cannot chose your sexuality but you can choose to act (or not) on it. he has acknowledged and accepted his sexuality which i commend him for. is it cool he's attracted to little kids? no. is it respectable that he acknowledges this and chooses to live a celibate life and also educate? 100%
it is a mental disorder. and saying being gay "was" a mental disorder is interesting. Statistically, same sex attraction is pretty rare. Considering whether you are has become normal - but maybe only because we talk about it so much? not saying right or wrong here. Just throwing ideas out. The whole thing about saying it "was" is that I still think in a way it is. By saying it is not, is saying that a disorder is a bad thing. And if we want to help those with bipolar disorder, etc we shouldn't stigmatize the word "disorder".
I find it hard to judge people for things they cant control and i actually repsect this guy for realizing that acting on his desires is immorral. However the second someone actually causes harm to a child anger and a desire to hurt these people is all i feel. If encouraging this approach to pedophilia reduces how many children are abused its an absolute win tho
You can shun these people all you’d like, but the closer you come to understanding what makes these people tick, the more we can do to keep children from being harmed by this illness. Just because you cringe watching some parts of this doesn’t mean it isn’t valuable information we can use to help victims and deter pedophiles
@socialism-is-slavery Well you really are not a person that actually thinks about things do you? You couldnt rationalize your comment if your life depended on it, because you are a simpleton.
@@DJ-ov2it Let's just use critical thinking skills here and pretend this comment was about some "heroic", "honest" person that identifies as a "virtuous " serial killer because he hasn't killed yet, and deserves all kinds of respect for not acting on not killing.....WHY should we all be so proud? Shouldn't be killing. ANYWAY, just like you shouldn't be fantasizing about *fucking kids* anyway! Just because someone has the calls to confess who they are on camera doesn't mean we should just blink believe they won't do all the things they promise not to do! This is another agenda..trying to normalize this shit and it's PLAIN TERRIFYING how easily everyone just blindly follows their herds and accepts this bullshit just because it's on TV or a youtubers channel that they follow. Most don't think for themselves anymore, it's amazing! Well, it will just be all that much easier to control all of you when the time comes. There will be no revolutions against tyrannical governments or societies, because it WON'T EVEN BE RECOGNIZED
@@ThatTaRaGiRL What if I told you that I dont agree with the label "virtuous"? The point of a video like this is to make it clear that there IS a difference between paedophile and child molester and that these two groups of people NEED to be treated very differently. I never said that they should be treated like heroes in principle, HOWEVER its undeniable that the interviewee is quite brave since he will guaranteed face a lot of backlash for something that he cant control and is just trying to explain. If there wasnt such a backlash, I wouldnt be calling this guy brave either, but he gets called heroic not for coming out at all but for coming out at a time where a lot of the population does not go "seek professional psychological help" but "we will lynch you". And if he is spearheading a change in thinking that will ultimately get LESS kids molested because paedos have it easier to find help and not to lose everything when they do so then that is a good thing.
@socialism-is-slavery Those that advocate ignorance don't deserve to infect others with it. I'm neither a capitalist nor a socialist or communist. I'm a human who thinks about things and tries to overcome his lack of knowledge whenever possible. Ignorance breeds hate which breeds Fascism. 🤔
Being molested as a child, I think this man is awesome and very brave. Saying that he admits to having these desires and yet not following them is more than most of us can say. So thank you!
Same dude, same. If only they did it'd save a lot of us from years of struggle, but if this is the future then I'm happy to see it for so many kids that will be saved in the future 😌
As an abuse victim myself I totally agree with you. I feel that my tax money should be going to Mormon to help treatment for these people who want help therefore we won't have that much of a problem in child molestation
@@benjaminmarker disd I said religoin? No! I said we should use tax payer money on treatments to help prevent child abuse. I never said anything about religoin. I do not know how you came up with that.
Damn, this guy has a ton of self awareness and it takes a lot of balls to come out about a subject like this. Really humanizes this illness and I hope it helps more people seek the help they need.
@chief wiggums Meh, sounds like an illness to me. Seems like a nice enough guy and he was born with something very wrong with him that he can't control
I’m proud of the fact that the majority of upvoted comments here respect this man for coming out. His message will actually SAVE children because pedophiles can come out of hiding and get psychiatric care. Noone’s saying the stigma should disappear, but what good is a stigma that is so harsh it results in MORE children being abused? Consider the consequences of your hatred.
@@TheprogresBMX what he meant was not normalizing it but acknowledging it as a disease and humanize the people who suffer from it. because they do suffer. they don't want to feel that way. if you keep bullying, hurting and excluding them, it will be more likely that they go through with their fantasies bc they think they have nothing more to loose. but if you show these people a way to get treatment, you will save children as a result
There are pedophiles out there who clearly know they are and they know that they could get help, but they just aren't willing and they will continue to pray on kids.
Who you are attracted to isn't a choice. This guy is guilty of nothing, so i hope doctors take the opportunity to talk to and study this guy to help prevent attacks on children
@No Name yeah exactly. I think people tend to assume being a pedo means the urge to molest is very strong. Not every straight man rapes a woman when they get horny.
Congratulations, I'm proud of you. "I'd rather die a virgin than harm someone" you deserve to be applauded. Edit: I'm just trying to say I'm glad the guy doesn't abuse kids, geez lol.
Darin Laminack Do you know how many addicts declare they’ll never use again and literally use the same phrasing as “I’d rather die than hurt my family by using again” and then in a moment of weakness go do drugs. I believe someone like this believes what he’s saying and means every word he’s saying and may be a good person in every other aspect but in the end he’s defective and I wouldn’t trust him alone with my kids for a second, I wouldn’t even want him near my kids period. If I found out the model of car I had was defective and had an exploding gas tank that killed the rear passengers but only 50% of the cars are likely to explode I’m not going to continue sticking my kids in their just because it’s always been a good car, it’s just too much of a risk for me, even if it was a lower percentage. I do feel sympathy for these people if they were born this way but I’d rather them be shot in the head than to be left alone with my kids and if they have offended then I think they should be executed or at the very least isolated. Send them to an island
Amazing video my man. I'm fairly certain if it were up to him he wouldn't want to be experiencing such an attraction. Humans are extremely complicated and intricate, and it's extremely important that we have discussions about these sorts of things in order to know the ideal way of going about them, treating them, or even simply understanding them. Respect to both of you.
death to retardicans i don’t know if he should neccesarily kill himself, unless he’s actually actively engaging in sexual behavior with a child. But he doesn’t deserve sympathy either, the children that should be protected from pedophiles do.
Does he deserve any help or cure possible? of course. Sympathy just because he was born attracted to children? Probably the last person on this planet that deserves sympathy.
@@johnjingleheimerschmitt9356 Yes I'm sorry I feel bad for someone that will never be able toive a normal life.He has not offended,seems to be a fine member to society but is attracted to kids witch is fucking weird and disgusting but yea I do feel bad for someone that cannot live a normal or regular existence.
KingJay probably a good thing. I’m sure he actually would touch a child if he could. He’s probably just announcing that he wouldn’t to “protect” himself
Jeff MacInnis Lol. That made me laugh. I do think it’s a similar comparison. Being an addict also sounds familiar in a way, you’re born with a defect and an obsession that’s always there waiting for a moment of weakness. When he talked about the fucks that offended were often going through something stressful it sounded exactly like someone at an NA meeting explaining why they just relapsed. Though on the defect hierarchy, they are all spread way the fuck apart, even methheads with open sores on their face, no teeth who just robbed their own grandmother looks down on a pedo with disgust.
What do people want from this guy? What does calling him a bad person do? I'd argue he's better than most of us. Imagine your whole sexuality being harmful to others so you choose abstinence. That's selfless, man.
Coming from my own experiences with sexual abuse as a child that led into an addiction to dark web porn in my teen years - I want to tell this man thank you. Thank you for being honest, vulnerable and exercising morality. We need to be able to have open discussions with people who are vastly divergent from the norm of society. Or otherwise we will never be able to understand, make peace with and treat these people. He is breaking the cycle of abuse by actually owning up to his true feelings and seeking help. This is honorable and admirable as heck.
This is interestingly saddening. The fact that this man can never have love and if he does he goes to prison(rightfully so). Us as humans are literally created to be with someone else, at least the majority of us. I can’t imagine being alone for my whole life. It’s odd because this video greatly changed my perspective on this sad topic because when I was 12 I was raped by a grown man. It’s just wild to me that he is attempting to keep himself from doing such an awful thing, I respect that immensely.
Q&DNation it also makes me wonder how many people are there like this? We only hear about the ones that give way to their lust and therefore we associate pedophiles with compulsion. There’s probably so many that are keeping it behind closed doors like this guy.
@@keewinter5752 He isnt obtaining or trying to obtain sexual contact with a child, i dont understand how you would associate him with a predator if he isnt 'hunting'. if anything i would feel sorry for him
This may be difficult to watch, but this man can’t help how he feels. Instead of acting on it, he has come to terms with it, and is living his own life without harming anyone. He’s doing the best thing that he can possible do.
TheReaverOfDarkness Discrimination? Lol. I think we need to start discriminating on cases like this. Do you think this man should be allowed to work at Chuckee Cheese or work with children in any way? Would you allow him to be alone with your children? If you don’t have children don’t even bother answering that. To me he sounded like what an addict in recovery goes through and I bet the uncontrollable obsession is quite similar and a lot of them end up staying clean but a whole lot relapse. When he said a lot of offenders were going through a stressful situation or family issues when they did it that is exactly how a lot of addicts relapse. And ask any addict who’s been clean for a while if they will stay clean forever and never use again, most all of them will say they don’t know and can’t guarantee that. I’m not going to call the guy names or anything and I do feel bad for the fucker for being born like that but I’d have liked to hear some more deeper questions asked, like is he beating off thinking about kids or ordering blow up kids or looking at pictures and videos. All of those things might not be breaking any law but I feel like it’s playing with Fire, the same way as a heroin addict in recovery would be if he went to his old heroin dealer to just hang out.
@@scaledaddymushroomking7549 they will be a war if they try to there's a lot more people like me that he is against it these people like that don't have a heart
ScopeY no. liking someone of the same gender and liking children are very different. Don’t try to compare the two it just gives homophobic people ways to compare the two
· he's got a hook · and he's talking about “maps” · i'm less considered about him having sex with kids · and i'm more concerned about him: 1) finding the secret gold of sparta 2) then putting that gold in stocks 3) and then andrew having him do yet another episode on becoming a millionaire investor
Shannon Patten but that’s your own opinion though aha you don’t know this guy and what if it was someone you knew? I bet you’d want them to get help right? And try to accept them no?
Shannon Patten so I have to be honest with you I don’t agree with you the way you’re going about it honestly it doesn’t show love at all , what you’re putting out there sounds like a false foundation of what a Christian truly is
John Doe Sympathizing and giving him props for admitting he is one is definitely not even in the same boat. I wouldn’t let this guys close to my kids. Now go back to your cave. Thanks
@@lenak9438 You think a guy chooses to have those fantasies, I highly doubt that because of how disgusting it is. But I guess it's easier for you to be an ignorant asshole.
Yeah, people need to know the difference between a Pedophile and a Child abuser. Only then we will be able to open a discussion and protect our children.
@@themoog924 understanding them will allow you to better protect your children. You MUST ALWAYS try to understand others, even if they're Satan himself.
The Moog not wanting to understand something just makes you ignorant to the topic which gives you no reason to have an honest opinion on the matter...acting with fear won’t be justified either
What a heavy burden. I hope that this can come to light more to get support and help for these people. When it comes to offenders I wish them the worst, and I think that is instinctual to have a deep hatred for those that hurt children. But for someone self aware enough to hold back their urges and have to deal with them I can empathize with, and in particular when you see the correlation between child abuse and later becoming attracted to kids. Thanks for talking about it and great interview as always.
I was thinking the same thing. Like let’s say in alternate universe he’s the way he is, forms an emotional and sexual relationship with a minor- and then what happens when she “develops” you know? It would be a never ending circle of him never being able to find fulfillment in another person because we all age and can’t prevent it. He physically can never be happy, can never be accepted, can never be emotionally fulfilled in a romantic way.... So props to him for being open and saying he unfortunately has had to accept that he will be forever lonely because he would rather die than harm a child. That has to be the most awful way to live. It’s crucial we put effort into understanding versus judging so that we can PREVENT the harm of children- that’s the only goal in this. If we can prevent it first through this mental health gateway then we won’t have to hear more horrible stories on the news of child victims or make useless comments on social media platforms stating how an offender should be executed. That’s not going to do anything and it won’t reverse a potential child’s molestation. 🤷♀️
A MAP once loved a girl when she was twelve and still loves her into her twenties long after the physical attraction is gone. Nothing ever came of it of course, but this is just one case. People in love often stay together for more reasons than attraction. I am not attracted to my partner now, but I love them regardless.
@@mcearl8073 due to the fact that he has never acted on his urges and doesn't plant to, he wouldn't do something like babysit a child. idk why ur making up fictional situations to get your shitty point across lol Edited for clarity
Thank you so much for this video, it's really refreshing being actually able to hear from someone who is dealing with this issue instead of hearing empty debates from people who just generalise and assume everything.
Hating on this guy is like hating on a person who has murderous thoughts but never acted on it. People should be blamed for things they do, not for things they could *potentially* do.
@@ldashoota2668 why would he want to or chose to be like that? do you think depressed people 'chose' to be depressed as well? He said he was abused/molested as a child himself and there are several environmental and genetic factors that can cause a person to be like this. I don't see why anyone would 'want' or 'chose' to be a pedophile if they had the option to be normal
“MAPS ARE NOT DOOMED TO OFFEND!” I believe that. The topic of non offending MAPS (minor attracted person) and pedophilia in general is so important to talk about because if people are shamed into keeping quiet about these feelings then they are more likely to hurt children! This takes so much courage and I appreciate this interview so much. People do not realize pedophilia is a type of mental illness and talking about it before anybody gets hurt is part of developing coping mechanisms!
I totally understand thinking people like him want to normalize MAPS, but he seems genuine (who knows?) and from my point I imagine more good than bad coming out of speaking on this topic.
@@kuhtreen Calling it "MAPS" is the first sign you are being duped. That is a softening tactic in the same way homosexuals renamed it "Gay." This is sad. But expected.
Oh okay, I did not realize you are homophobic therefore you have an even more distant understanding of people who are different than you. I recommend reading books, articles or even watch some YT videos revolving around sociology. I personally do not think pedophilia is normal and will never be seen as such, and if you listened to the whole interview you might have grasped that too. Lastly, talking about your feelings in most situations is necessary. We see examples of silence hurting people more often than not and overall it’s due to the patriarchy.
This is such an important video. People use the terms 'paedophile' and 'child molester' synonymously, when there's a vital difference. And for anyone to think they're as bad as a child molester just for having paedophilia, when they haven't acted upon it, or would ever act upon it, is just dangerous for society.
So glad you did an interview with him. I admire him so much, really standing up and putting himself in the path of a lot of adversity by doing something good with his life, advocating for people in his situation. Helping pedophiles = helping their potential victims. Because isolated, shunned and misunderstood people are way more likely to hurt others, like he says. That’s the biggest takeaway here. Shunning pedophiles who haven’t committed just perpetuates the cycle of abuse.
No it doesn't. It will make them more comfortable being who they are ======= more likely to offend. They don't have morals, the thing they want to do most is just illegal. Shunning them and making examples of them is really all that can be done to keep children from being preyed on because there is no fix for this and that's at least deterrance. Knowing that they will be killed or worse. I know this is old but even literally in this specific case, if you think this I'm letting you know you're way too gullible. This guy had old dirt dug up on him from his old accounts on websites and said a lot of nasty shit, including that he would offend if he was able to avoid repercussions. No lie
pedophilia is disgusting and unsettling but you also have to remember that for some its a mental illness. im not justifying it at all, but what I am saying is that it was super brave of this guy to open up and that he isn't actually acting on it.
It literally is a sexual orientation, which doesn't mean it needs to be excused, but pedophiles aren't by necessity child abusers. If you look at the reasons behind child abuse, it is RARELY due to sexual feelings for the child.
I feel sorry for this guy, nobody chooses who they’re attracted too, you’re born or socialised into it. But these discussions are incredibly important.
I love how much the public has changed their views of this guy. Before, everyone seemed to think he was just trying to find an excuse to normalize pedophilia, when he's actually doing the complete opposite. He'll probably never get the recognition he deserves, but he's honestly doing more to keep kids safe than all those self-righteous, virtue signalling social justice warriors out there. Hope someone makes a movie about this guy someday.
I have so much respect for him. I know its a sick thing that he deals with. He was literally cursed with these attractions but the fact that he is being so honest and bringing attention to it is important. And him saying he would never harm anyone or act on it is respectable. Sending him so much love.
Thank you Andrew and thank you Tod for being so open and honest about such an importat but extremely underadressed topic. Very brave and very informative! I really don't understand why this video as so many dislikes :(
It's brave of him to speak up and go public about it, knowing the harsh crititcism it'll receive. It's a serious condition this man is suffering from, no one should be judged for it. If attraction is not a personal choice, he did not choose to be/feel this way either.
This man has balls for living the way he does. Day in, day out, living with this infliction and accepting the shame and taking in the abuse that society imposes on individuals like him. You gotta give this man credit.
raidee manee you don’t see anything wrong with thinking and getting turned on about a small child u sound like one yourself if you can’t see what’s wrong with that....
Lena K you do realize removing treatment for pedophilia results in more abuse? So really the only people who are fucked up here are people like you who insist on perpetuating the never ending cycle of child abuse
@@lenak9438 If he didn’t choose to be born this way, how is he evil? He sounds like a cursed man. Like someone born with a congenital disease, just horrible to think about going through
As someone who has been abused . I think this needs to be talked about alot more . I think if the public knew more about this illness then there would be more help for those people so that they don't act upon it . That's the main problem. The isolation and lack of therapy probably causes them to act upon their urges .
This isn't about getting them help, it is about normalizing pedophilia and getting sympathy from the public for those who want to rob children of their innocence. It's not about changing the pedophile, it's about changing how society views pedophiles.
@@Heartbreaker1999-o5s That people shouldn't doesn't mean they won't. Interesting that at the same time they are pushing to normalize pedophiles and gain sympathy for them, they are also sexualizing children in school. I stopped believing in coincidences a long time ago.
I think we do need to separate sex offenders to people who just have an attraction to children and don’t offend. These non offending people aren’t doing anything wrong because you can’t help how you’re wired and who you’re attracted to
Never seen this type of interview before, fair play Andrew. and respect to this guy, I would not allow my kids near him but its a great insight into a big problem.
Absolute great move of you Andrew. Seriously. In my country, Germany, there are lots of possibilities for paedophiles to deal with their sexual preference without commiting a crime and something like this seems to lack in the US.
okay idc if they can’t help it. it is NOT a sexuality. also they shouldn’t be allowed to have jobs that include kids because that’s just so uncomfortable
I respect this guy being able to talk about this, don't attack this guy, we need more with his sickness being able to come out with it and get help, not hide away.
If a serial killer fantasizes about killing and openly discusses it, does that make him dangerous or do we just shrug our shoulders and say "What a great guy for not killing". How blind and stupid can we get?
Exactly. The mainstream want us to accept every fucked up component of this world because THEY are brainwashed, it spreads like a disease. I can't believe how many people are fooled. We have children dressed in n drag on the news being showcased like it's normal (ie the "amazing desmond") then this stuff comes on and seeing how many people just blindly accept that what this guy says is religious truth and that he will NEVER act on his impulses is just scary. But yes, "virtuous" serial killers will be the next big thing since hair bands and red lipstick
Even though there is a lot of difference between a pedophile wannabe and a serial killer wannabe. Both of those people shouldn't be put in jail or get weird looks from people. They should get professional help and that would encourage other people that have a similar mindset to get help and hopefully change to the better. If you're gonna look at them as if they committed a crime, they won't come out and that would obviously cause the unfortunate to happen.
I'd rather that pedophiles seek treatment and counseling instead of hiding themselves and risk them acting out. The devil you know is better than the devil you dont. Just think, they know who he is and can monitor and help him.
given that the % of serial killers is very very small compared to pedophiles (around 5% of the male population, female unknown), we need active solutions to problems, the overall goal being less harm of children. instincts (such as you comparing a non-offending pedophile to a serial killer) dictate our feeling which is never solutions to problems. Encouraging pedophiles to get help instead of condemnation is the first step towards reducing harm to children if they're too scared to even let a therapist know or be even remotely associated with the affliction they will be left to their own devices, that means seclusion, evolving into watching illegal C-porn, and maybe even actual child harm. So it comes down to you, if you want pedophiles to keep harming children and for nothing to change, keep doing what you're doing. If you want to destigmatize (doesn't mean you support pedophilia, it's akin to supporting drug addicts getting rehab, decades ago they were given no help, today this has changed, same with mental health) then that's all you have to do.
This is honestly so important to talk about. I feel really bad for this guy, he’s obviously not a bad person. I can’t imagine how hard life must be for him.
That's an empathetic response. So many people are just saying he's disgusting and whatnot. Fuck, there are so many people causing harm to others in so many ways and he obviously does not appear to be one of them. People would rather look the rapist in the eye just because he lies through his teeth so they don't have to know the truth. People knew what Cosby was doing for years and still respected him. Messed up world we live in.
It’s sad that so many people judge this man for something he can’t control, when he’s doing everything he can in terms of getting help to curb his urges and vowing never to act on them. I think people who judge him need to ask themselves what they would do if they’d been born with this unfortunate inclination
better explanation: awkward guy with birth defect who feels ostracized likes little girls because they are more innocent and less judgemental. Needs to grow up and desire a mutual relationship with a real adult. It's not a disease , it's just a weird personal fixation that requires one to work on oneself
Glad someone is talking to people like this rather than just insulting and condemning, although it's horrendous these are still people trapped in their own trauma
Cool to see a comment section that's realising that it's not as straightforward. I've been saying for years that demonising these people is making the problem worse. Whenever I talk about how attraction to kids isn't a stretch of the imagination, given humans are attracted to all sorts of things one might consider extreme and that paedophile and abuser are not synonymous or even an accurate description for the vast majority, people lose their minds. There's people attracted to the very old, so why would the young or very young be impossible unless you're 'evil'. The sooner we get academic about this, the sooner people start seeking help and we can stop dealing with the issue after something terrible has happened.
@Clive Warren That seems like it should make sense but one of the common side effects of castration is depression, which seems to be a bigger threat according to this guy. I do trust to some degree he is telling the truth when he says emotions also play a role, not just the sex drive. If chemical castration causes depression, it raises concerns that it could lead to the fatalistic isolation that ultimately causes them to act. It also apparently can cause general thinking problems, and I imagine he is doing a lot of thinking to keep himself non-offending. All that on top of the enforcement problem and that seems like a poor solution. Really the solution is they need to suck it up that their life might go down the drain and just go to a therapist. Or we need a special service specifically equipped to deal with them and other high risk people who pose immediate threats.
I can appreciate this because there are many young ones that have no outlet or feel like no one is there they can communicate with it shows that support and understanding can prevent them from taking that leap and offending.
Reminder: if you dislike one of the guests, use the comment section and do not dislike the video because Andrew's content is still great. Also, in terms of disliking this guest, I don't get how you can - this is an illness and it is out of his control... you should sooner pity that this is his life situation and he will never be able to find love like the rest of us.
Thank you for protecting our children. I can't fully understand your struggle of course, but I recognize honor when I see it. You are appreciated and you are loved.
Hey Andrew, I love your videos and wondering if you could do a chatting with a burns Survivor, as one myself I would find it interesting to see your reactions and questions!
This is such an important conversation. Extremely courageous of Todd to do this interview and live being out in general. This interview alone just helped someone to go seek help rather than offend. 🙌🏼🖤
I’m going to be honest....even after watching the entire thing. I still don’t know how to process this or what to make of his situation. I can’t pinpoint the morals vs reality on this one. Regardless, solid video Andrew, keep it up, we appreciate your work.
@GoldenStarGamez Does it matter that they're not evil? Most people who do evil things aren't evil. But some people are natural predators, so to treat them as equals would be too dangerous regardless.
This isnt on Andrew but the guy being interviewed has openly spoken about babysitting a child and not being able to control himself so he "relieved" himself in the bathroom. Somebody who can't control that shouldn't be anywhere around kids. Sure he didn't offend the kid and I'm glad for that but I definitely don't believe that means he's trustworthy around children. Not saying there aren't pedos out there who don't offend or can't be good people, but just know who this guy in particular is. And the few numbers he loosely put out there double check.
Fastidia Mark 7:21-23 "For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person." Romans 3:10-12 "As it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one."
I would say it’s virtuous to have a strong desire to do something bad and not act on it. For me and you it’s easy to not abuse kids cause we don’t have that desire. Like I’d say someone who has the strong urge to kill/hurt people, who fights that urge and doesn’t do it is virtuous in that sense. Yeah they may be doing the bear minimum, but that’s way more difficult for them than most other people so I think judging it in the same way is dumb.
I really appreciate how Andrew reinvented his channel completely. This type of stuff isn't as popular but it's more interesting tbh.
@Paul Miller no but ur mom is
I miss the pranks tbh
David C it’s sickness. this guy has no control over how he feels only how he acts. did you even watch the video?
i liked the pranks tho
Lol no his pranks were way better. I really want him to start doing some awkward shit again.
Andrew wouldn’t even let this guy in his house 😂😂
LOOOOOOL
Thomas Arroyo damn true tho lmaooo
LOL
Andrew lives in LA. This not LA, he probably traveled out to meet him.
@Nick N *too
Dangerous for this guy to put himself out there like this.
that's what i was thinking too. If he's employed/ any family/friends who would see. seeing that he knows his attraction is immoral why is he doing a 20 minute interview in front of millions of people....
good
Frog Holding Machine Gun probably a good thing then, more reason for him to not do anything
Well if he ever acts on it then this is going to be proof.
@@deman5859 did you watch the video? He's already told his friends and family
If you attack this guy for making himself known, the next ones will hide.
wikichris yeah. He is sick, but he is not acting on his sickness. He can’t do anymore than that.
Then those ones who hide wont get the help they need. Then theyll end up doing actual stuff with kids. Its counter productive and ppl dont realse that
Yes I'm going to expose Todd Nickerson I've been doing videos exposing him he needs to be exposed
Cory C no, I never said that...read again. Your message is a fallacious interpretation
@@tmuto5119 There is no help since there is no cure. he doesn't touch kids and doesn't watch cp so he is already doing what he can.
He can't help what he's attracted to. He can help how he acts.
Respect to him.
@@chillaxer8273 so you're saying he CAN help who he's attracted to?
@@thejellyfisha ATTRACTION IS A VAGUE TERM...THERE IS PEOPLE ATTRACTED TO CARS 😂😂😂
PEDOS WANT TO HAVE SEX WITH CHILDREN, They dont love them or else they could fall in love with a child🤢 and be in a relationship with him/her for the rest of their lives but NO thats not what they want...attraction doesnt mean much...its an perversion and that he CAN help.
@@chillaxer8273 Great, if you can heal pedophilia, then help humanity out! Most psychologists agree that it an inherent condition, that can't be helped. But what do they know, when there are geniuses like you out there!
@@chillaxer8273 You didn't watch the video, did you?
@@chillaxer8273 You're an idiot
still very strange and icky feeling, but he exhibits a lot of self awareness and control of his illness.
Reminds me of when people called homosexuality a “sickness”. He can’t control his attraction, neither can anyone else.
@@mikekasabion oof, thats one slippery slope there my guy.
His illness? Would you say the same thing about a homosexual?
nahhhh he exhibits an ere of self awareness to lull the adults into trusting him. fuck this prick
@@Heinous303 YES ILLNESS
It takes balls to openly talk about this. Much respect.
@Moda Focka. because people are always 100% honest
@Uncle Ho I think it can be dangerous to dehumanize people like this. Yes, it is disgusting. Yes, it is horrible. But this man is aware of that and appears to not want to hurt anyone. It's the same as a person who has an urge to murder realizing that's wrong and working to change it. Demonizing and forcing these people underground only serves to push them further into their own minds. We should be encouraging these people to seek help and therapy. Not just tell them to go die. I mean those who actually do touch kids, yeah fuck them. But guys like this need help. Not demonization.
No fuck of. Its just sex with a underdeveloped girl and normalising their "feelings" will lead to the act actually happening.
@Uncle Ho so you value killing pedos above the safety of children?
@Uncle Ho bang on!!👍
I’m gonna start saying well developed instead of thicc
Over developed = fat
@@777-h6d 💀💀
It doesn’t help that he has a claw hand
Max Arias lmao
OMG lol
It serves as an allegory to his sexuality. He didn't choose to be born with either but it sticks out weird to some, it looks cool to others. Maybe god planned that or maybe it's just a coincidence, I don't know
He didn't get many numbers in the genetic lottery
💀
"hey, so are we gonna do the interview at your place?"
"Ummmm...no, we are going to do it in the middle of a forest... in another state..."
Lmao 💀😂😂😂😂👌
McCoy Buck LMFAOO
What has the premises or interview environment actually to do with anything?
LMFAO
Galactic Avatar the ex meth head is his friend and he has a youtube channel
WOW! This is a boundary-pushing interview. Compelling and unique. Respect to both the host and interviewee. Difficult conversations like this are absolutely necessary to expand human knowledge. I would love to hear a professional's thoughts on this guy.
Nick McMurry There’s this guy called Doctor James Cantor, he does research about this topic.
How can we help treat mentally sick people without having a serious discussion with them? This is an amazingly important video. There’s not much out there to help these people. I can only say that I hope this dude is being honest when he stated that he hadn’t harmed a child. This is truly sickening but how else can we resolve these problems?
Is he sick? No.. he has just a different type of sexuality.
You can't treat preference. Just like you can't ungay someone. They're gay. Get over it.
People have attractions to children just like people have attractions to objects and animals.. it's just nature being unpredictable. You can't do anything except tell them how to cope with it, and how to not act on it.
Althepsyphros I’m sorry but I can’t fully look at it that way. Gay people is fine to my as long as they are consenting adults. Having an attraction to a significantly younger minor or an animal comes across as sickening to me. I know they can’t help it but I can’t not see it as being sick. For the most part, I agree with what you said but I still consider it “sick”
@@althepsyphros3314 I cannot believe that you just said that
@@AehsSeven I know, you're indoctrinated and bigoted.
Pedophillia is actually common, many people are such. Most pedophiles don't act wrongly on their desires.
Most Pedophiles have been such since they could read and write.
@@althepsyphros3314 An athiest that agrees with pedophilia... So because I don't want pedophilia in the world that makes a bigot, what has me indoctrinated? The fact that I have morals and you do not?
no matter how much you virtue signal about it, it is clearly a deep and intrinsic disorder that we shouldn't rally behind, as normalizing something like this will be the fall of the west. Soon people like you will say
*"Well as long as the pedophile isnt hurting the child when they molest them, its fine anyone who refutes this is a bully and a bigot"*
Rethink your ideals
Andrew "hmm" Hales
as i read this he said hmm lmao
@@defoperator7993 lmao, have you seen Andrew Yang's interview with Joe Rogan?
Pretty sure I’m on a watch list just for clicking on this...
Trust 😂😂😂
oh shit yeah 😳
Lmfao I felt the same when I clicked this vid.
man this is a big F right here. too late bruh
How paranoid could you be
Next video: Chatting with an FBI agent
Lol the one after this is chatting with a cop, pretty close
Lolol
Kuma hahahah
Haha, that would be funny
@@jimmybags6598 Its not close, cops are dumb and uneducated.
you cannot chose your sexuality but you can choose to act (or not) on it. he has acknowledged and accepted his sexuality which i commend him for. is it cool he's attracted to little kids? no. is it respectable that he acknowledges this and chooses to live a celibate life and also educate? 100%
@@joescalia5456 lol
it is a mental disorder. and saying being gay "was" a mental disorder is interesting. Statistically, same sex attraction is pretty rare. Considering whether you are has become normal - but maybe only because we talk about it so much? not saying right or wrong here. Just throwing ideas out. The whole thing about saying it "was" is that I still think in a way it is. By saying it is not, is saying that a disorder is a bad thing. And if we want to help those with bipolar disorder, etc we shouldn't stigmatize the word "disorder".
I find it hard to judge people for things they cant control and i actually repsect this guy for realizing that acting on his desires is immorral.
However the second someone actually causes harm to a child anger and a desire to hurt these people is all i feel.
If encouraging this approach to pedophilia reduces how many children are abused its an absolute win tho
@@joescalia5456 its both
@@joescalia5456 do you have basic comprehension skills? Try reading it again
You can shun these people all you’d like, but the closer you come to understanding what makes these people tick, the more we can do to keep children from being harmed by this illness. Just because you cringe watching some parts of this doesn’t mean it isn’t valuable information we can use to help victims and deter pedophiles
@socialism-is-slavery Well you really are not a person that actually thinks about things do you? You couldnt rationalize your comment if your life depended on it, because you are a simpleton.
@@DJ-ov2it Let's just use critical thinking skills here and pretend this comment was about some "heroic", "honest" person that identifies as a "virtuous " serial killer because he hasn't killed yet, and deserves all kinds of respect for not acting on not killing.....WHY should we all be so proud? Shouldn't be killing. ANYWAY, just like you shouldn't be fantasizing about *fucking kids* anyway! Just because someone has the calls to confess who they are on camera doesn't mean we should just blink believe they won't do all the things they promise not to do! This is another agenda..trying to normalize this shit and it's PLAIN TERRIFYING how easily everyone just blindly follows their herds and accepts this bullshit just because it's on TV or a youtubers channel that they follow. Most don't think for themselves anymore, it's amazing! Well, it will just be all that much easier to control all of you when the time comes. There will be no revolutions against tyrannical governments or societies, because it WON'T EVEN BE RECOGNIZED
@@ThatTaRaGiRL What if I told you that I dont agree with the label "virtuous"? The point of a video like this is to make it clear that there IS a difference between paedophile and child molester and that these two groups of people NEED to be treated very differently. I never said that they should be treated like heroes in principle, HOWEVER its undeniable that the interviewee is quite brave since he will guaranteed face a lot of backlash for something that he cant control and is just trying to explain. If there wasnt such a backlash, I wouldnt be calling this guy brave either, but he gets called heroic not for coming out at all but for coming out at a time where a lot of the population does not go "seek professional psychological help" but "we will lynch you". And if he is spearheading a change in thinking that will ultimately get LESS kids molested because paedos have it easier to find help and not to lose everything when they do so then that is a good thing.
@socialism-is-slavery Your name says everything that needs to be said about your personality and intelligence level.
@socialism-is-slavery Those that advocate ignorance don't deserve to infect others with it. I'm neither a capitalist nor a socialist or communist. I'm a human who thinks about things and tries to overcome his lack of knowledge whenever possible. Ignorance breeds hate which breeds Fascism. 🤔
Being molested as a child, I think this man is awesome and very brave. Saying that he admits to having these desires and yet not following them is more than most of us can say. So thank you!
Same. I would appreciate if the people who molested me were instead like this guy.
@@purplefish0947 yeah, there's no excuse for child abuse. u can control your urge, this guy proves it
Same dude, same. If only they did it'd save a lot of us from years of struggle, but if this is the future then I'm happy to see it for so many kids that will be saved in the future 😌
As an abuse victim myself I totally agree with you. I feel that my tax money should be going to Mormon to help treatment for these people who want help therefore we won't have that much of a problem in child molestation
@@benjaminmarker disd I said religoin? No! I said we should use tax payer money on treatments to help prevent child abuse. I never said anything about religoin. I do not know how you came up with that.
Him: and she was pretty well deleveloped
Andrew:🙂
😄
LMAOOO I SAW THAT TOO
timestamp? I missed his reaction and can't find it anymore
@@joo-o happened at 3:47 its not that funny but still
@@RickBobO its not so much a smile just a dull reaction wich is amusing to see
Nobody:
Joe Rogan: I hear DMT helps.
he right tho
im weird only cure is a .223 to the head
@im weird he cant control it bro maybe it could help..
Hahahahahaha
Haha
Damn, this guy has a ton of self awareness and it takes a lot of balls to come out about a subject like this. Really humanizes this illness and I hope it helps more people seek the help they need.
@chief wiggums Meh, sounds like an illness to me. Seems like a nice enough guy and he was born with something very wrong with him that he can't control
@@JeffreyMarr and I have a strong desire to kill . But do I act out no. Does that make me a murderer, no. Am I a piece of shit, maybe.
@@davidsalinas9 worded beautifully
@@ESSBrew bows*
It’s not an illness
I’m proud of the fact that the majority of upvoted comments here respect this man for coming out. His message will actually SAVE children because pedophiles can come out of hiding and get psychiatric care. Noone’s saying the stigma should disappear, but what good is a stigma that is so harsh it results in MORE children being abused? Consider the consequences of your hatred.
Facts
Better the devil you know, right.
@@TheprogresBMX what he meant was not normalizing it but acknowledging it as a disease and humanize the people who suffer from it. because they do suffer. they don't want to feel that way. if you keep bullying, hurting and excluding them, it will be more likely that they go through with their fantasies bc they think they have nothing more to loose. but if you show these people a way to get treatment, you will save children as a result
Naah I'm fine with the persecution and witchunts of pedophiles. It's hard for me to think of them as human, more of subhuman.
There are pedophiles out there who clearly know they are and they know that they could get help, but they just aren't willing and they will continue to pray on kids.
Who you are attracted to isn't a choice. This guy is guilty of nothing, so i hope doctors take the opportunity to talk to and study this guy to help prevent attacks on children
@No Name yeah exactly. I think people tend to assume being a pedo means the urge to molest is very strong. Not every straight man rapes a woman when they get horny.
Congratulations, I'm proud of you. "I'd rather die a virgin than harm someone" you deserve to be applauded.
Edit: I'm just trying to say I'm glad the guy doesn't abuse kids, geez lol.
What for? That should be the normal way of thinking
@@bjknngbhh let's applaud the guy for not abusing kids
@@Miguel-lg4bu Exactly!
@Em M No, this guy has an urge to hurt kids, most people do not this guy wont hurt kids even though he has an urge to.
Darin Laminack Do you know how many addicts declare they’ll never use again and literally use the same phrasing as “I’d rather die than hurt my family by using again” and then in a moment of weakness go do drugs.
I believe someone like this believes what he’s saying and means every word he’s saying and may be a good person in every other aspect but in the end he’s defective and I wouldn’t trust him alone with my kids for a second, I wouldn’t even want him near my kids period. If I found out the model of car I had was defective and had an exploding gas tank that killed the rear passengers but only 50% of the cars are likely to explode I’m not going to continue sticking my kids in their just because it’s always been a good car, it’s just too much of a risk for me, even if it was a lower percentage.
I do feel sympathy for these people if they were born this way but I’d rather them be shot in the head than to be left alone with my kids and if they have offended then I think they should be executed or at the very least isolated. Send them to an island
Amazing video my man. I'm fairly certain if it were up to him he wouldn't want to be experiencing such an attraction. Humans are extremely complicated and intricate, and it's extremely important that we have discussions about these sorts of things in order to know the ideal way of going about them, treating them, or even simply understanding them. Respect to both of you.
Well said.
This is the comment we need
Nobody has called you a child rapist yet! Yay. Yes this is a very good comment. Well said
I honestly can't judge this guy hes being honest about himself most of us have bo idea what this is like that would suck
Addictionz wow....your sympathy compass is beyond screwed up 😂
death to retardicans i don’t know if he should neccesarily kill himself, unless he’s actually actively engaging in sexual behavior with a child. But he doesn’t deserve sympathy either, the children that should be protected from pedophiles do.
Does he deserve any help or cure possible? of course. Sympathy just because he was born attracted to children? Probably the last person on this planet that deserves sympathy.
@@johnjingleheimerschmitt9356
Yes I'm sorry I feel bad for someone that will never be able toive a normal life.He has not offended,seems to be a fine member to society but is attracted to kids witch is fucking weird and disgusting but yea I do feel bad for someone that cannot live a normal or regular existence.
Addictionz like I said...your moral compass is fucked up. Actually nonexistent at this point
This dude look like the hash slinging slasher
😂😂😂
STOP
The hash bringing... the sash ringing... the cash bringing...
He looks like the butler from scary movie.
KingJay probably a good thing. I’m sure he actually would touch a child if he could. He’s probably just announcing that he wouldn’t to “protect” himself
Sad to see some people hating on this guy, this takes a lot of courage
I agree he seems like a good guy who can control his impulses. God bless his heart
I mean so does murdering someone, takes courage to do that knowing the consequences. But it is a strange moral dilemma
YungDaggerDicc dude calm down you ain’t nothing youngster
You’re a fucking weirdo
truly
Damn this guy got dealt a rough hand. No pun intended. Makes me glad I’m just a normal dude
MC MLee lol he a pro in boxing for them right hooks and low blows 😂
Define normal
MC MLee couldn’t help yourself with that “rough hand” haha
H Λ C K Ξ D its honestly a really dangerous thing. Who says one day this guy doesnt snap? There is no good solution, put them on an island lol
@@ND-oz5lt i know but this guy took it too far.
Todd: If anyone understood what I was feeling, it would be my gay friend
Gay Friend:
"bruh"
Jeff MacInnis rip
Agreed. No gay friend is agreeing with that shit!
To be serious for a moment, I’m sure that he would be the most understanding by comparison
Jeff MacInnis Lol. That made me laugh. I do think it’s a similar comparison. Being an addict also sounds familiar in a way, you’re born with a defect and an obsession that’s always there waiting for a moment of weakness. When he talked about the fucks that offended were often going through something stressful it sounded exactly like someone at an NA meeting explaining why they just relapsed.
Though on the defect hierarchy, they are all spread way the fuck apart, even methheads with open sores on their face, no teeth who just robbed their own grandmother looks down on a pedo with disgust.
Lmao
What do people want from this guy? What does calling him a bad person do? I'd argue he's better than most of us. Imagine your whole sexuality being harmful to others so you choose abstinence. That's selfless, man.
Jake Lutz when I realized I have a 20 inch dong I decided to choose abstinence, to not harm anyone
@@romerobryan83 very brave
@@romerobryan83 same, but mines only 16 inches. 10 inches of girth
@@Corn0nTheCobb That sounds fucked up. Very ugly penis
Adama like a brick
Coming from my own experiences with sexual abuse as a child that led into an addiction to dark web porn in my teen years - I want to tell this man thank you. Thank you for being honest, vulnerable and exercising morality. We need to be able to have open discussions with people who are vastly divergent from the norm of society. Or otherwise we will never be able to understand, make peace with and treat these people. He is breaking the cycle of abuse by actually owning up to his true feelings and seeking help. This is honorable and admirable as heck.
exactly. a lot of these things come from trauma in childhood and these people need therapy.
Justin Escobar I’m curious to xx
Agree
I'm not suprised he was SA victim since a minor, no wonder he has attraction to children due to his trauma past...
Next Level, good video bro.
JosephCostello do a collaboration
Shopbettertimesdotcom
Stay sloppy.
Horses in the back
Aren’t you the dude GradeAUnderA slammed you for years ago?
This is interestingly saddening. The fact that this man can never have love and if he does he goes to prison(rightfully so). Us as humans are literally created to be with someone else, at least the majority of us. I can’t imagine being alone for my whole life. It’s odd because this video greatly changed my perspective on this sad topic because when I was 12 I was raped by a grown man. It’s just wild to me that he is attempting to keep himself from doing such an awful thing, I respect that immensely.
Q&DNation it also makes me wonder how many people are there like this? We only hear about the ones that give way to their lust and therefore we associate pedophiles with compulsion. There’s probably so many that are keeping it behind closed doors like this guy.
@@keewinter5752 Me either, it's normalizing this already rampant problem.
@@keewinter5752 He isnt obtaining or trying to obtain sexual contact with a child, i dont understand how you would associate him with a predator if he isnt 'hunting'. if anything i would feel sorry for him
Humans are created to make other humans.
Weeb Andy which children is he preying on? to be a predator you have to prey on things and he isn’t doing that.
This may be difficult to watch, but this man can’t help how he feels. Instead of acting on it, he has come to terms with it, and is living his own life without harming anyone. He’s doing the best thing that he can possible do.
And people repay his kindness with the nastiest discrimination imaginable. Shame on the human race.
@@TheReaverOfDarkness shame on you and everyone else who wants to fucking normalize pedophilia, we can go to war over this
TheReaverOfDarkness Discrimination? Lol. I think we need to start discriminating on cases like this. Do you think this man should be allowed to work at Chuckee Cheese or work with children in any way? Would you allow him to be alone with your children? If you don’t have children don’t even bother answering that.
To me he sounded like what an addict in recovery goes through and I bet the uncontrollable obsession is quite similar and a lot of them end up staying clean but a whole lot relapse. When he said a lot of offenders were going through a stressful situation or family issues when they did it that is exactly how a lot of addicts relapse. And ask any addict who’s been clean for a while if they will stay clean forever and never use again, most all of them will say they don’t know and can’t guarantee that.
I’m not going to call the guy names or anything and I do feel bad for the fucker for being born like that but I’d have liked to hear some more deeper questions asked, like is he beating off thinking about kids or ordering blow up kids or looking at pictures and videos. All of those things might not be breaking any law but I feel like it’s playing with Fire, the same way as a heroin addict in recovery would be if he went to his old heroin dealer to just hang out.
@@scaledaddymushroomking7549 they will be a war if they try to there's a lot more people like me that he is against it these people like that don't have a heart
@@TheReaverOfDarkness yeah we'll go to war over this and we will win the battle too cuz you people are Pure Evil
Genuinely feel bad for this guy. He’s sick but he isn’t hurting anyone.
@@scaledaddymushroomking7549 helpful?
*yet
@@samoslich8131 *currently*
Is a gay person "sick"?
ScopeY no. liking someone of the same gender and liking children are very different. Don’t try to compare the two it just gives homophobic people ways to compare the two
· he's got a hook
· and he's talking about “maps”
· i'm less considered about him having sex with kids
· and i'm more concerned about him:
1) finding the secret gold of sparta
2) then putting that gold in stocks
3) and then andrew having him do yet another episode on becoming a millionaire investor
lol!
JAMIE STROUD LMAO. I love this comment
Lmao you da best ahaha he probably knows where ONE PIECE is lol
Shannon Patten but that’s your own opinion though aha you don’t know this guy and what if it was someone you knew? I bet you’d want them to get help right? And try to accept them no?
Shannon Patten so I have to be honest with you I don’t agree with you the way you’re going about it honestly it doesn’t show love at all , what you’re putting out there sounds like a false foundation of what a Christian truly is
Most of the population can’t even face their Facebook addiction lol. I give this guy props
Their cellphone addiction.
one day i will face my cannibalism addiction
I faced it and delete permanently. Thank you for reminding me of how great that decision was.
@@IKamiZz My addiction is abducting and probing.
John Doe Sympathizing and giving him props for admitting he is one is definitely not even in the same boat. I wouldn’t let this guys close to my kids. Now go back to your cave. Thanks
Damn this is a next level interview
yo what’s up my boy jack
go home jack. no one wants you and your fake pranks here
@@SixHundredAndSixtySix he fakes his pranks?
Poor guy. I’m glad he’s being ethical about it.
Yeah he actually seems like a cool dude
-Roberto- you think a guy you fantasizes about having sex with babies is a cool guy? You have issues too then
@@lenak9438 Yeah, cause he totally chose to be that way.
@@lenak9438 You think a guy chooses to have those fantasies, I highly doubt that because of how disgusting it is. But I guess it's easier for you to be an ignorant asshole.
@@markkoetsier6475 He didn't choose it. If he could choose, then he wouldn't be a pedophile.
Super disturbing, respect for him being honest and self aware.
So fall in love with a child is disturbing?
@@QQ251647742 yes
Chance Freeman for committing no crime? Ok mr facismo
It’s disturbing because there are people in this world who are attracted to children and only children.
Count Hustle he hasn’t committed a crime
I read the title of this video, paused, read it again just to make sure I wasn’t having a stroke.
Your profile pic goes perfect with your comment haha
Did you have a stroke before watching the video?
Lol
LOL
@@born2conform Nah he was stroking during this video
It's always easier to hate than to understand.
That's why the dislike ratio.
Yeah, people need to know the difference between a Pedophile and a Child abuser. Only then we will be able to open a discussion and protect our children.
I don't want to understand, I just want his kind kept far away from my children.
@@themoog924 understanding them will allow you to better protect your children. You MUST ALWAYS try to understand others, even if they're Satan himself.
The Moog not wanting to understand something just makes you ignorant to the topic which gives you no reason to have an honest opinion on the matter...acting with fear won’t be justified either
father of all of you what you’re actually suppose to say is “it should be punishable by death”, even tho I don’t agree, but your grammar was wrong.
I really appreciate this guy opening up and sharing his story. This takes a lot of courage, and it’s very noble of him.
What a heavy burden. I hope that this can come to light more to get support and help for these people. When it comes to offenders I wish them the worst, and I think that is instinctual to have a deep hatred for those that hurt children. But for someone self aware enough to hold back their urges and have to deal with them I can empathize with, and in particular when you see the correlation between child abuse and later becoming attracted to kids. Thanks for talking about it and great interview as always.
The only help and support he needs is to protect him from the mean people around him. Most child predators aren't pedophiles.
I was waiting for Andrew to ask, “so what happens when the kid grows up, would you still be in love?”
I was thinking the same thing. Like let’s say in alternate universe he’s the way he is, forms an emotional and sexual relationship with a minor- and then what happens when she “develops” you know? It would be a never ending circle of him never being able to find fulfillment in another person because we all age and can’t prevent it. He physically can never be happy, can never be accepted, can never be emotionally fulfilled in a romantic way.... So props to him for being open and saying he unfortunately has had to accept that he will be forever lonely because he would rather die than harm a child. That has to be the most awful way to live. It’s crucial we put effort into understanding versus judging so that we can PREVENT the harm of children- that’s the only goal in this. If we can prevent it first through this mental health gateway then we won’t have to hear more horrible stories on the news of child victims or make useless comments on social media platforms stating how an offender should be executed. That’s not going to do anything and it won’t reverse a potential child’s molestation. 🤷♀️
@@AlexandraBlonker Ifyou watch the "leaving neverland" on MJ. The men say as I got older he lost interest in me and found a younger boy.
What a great question !
A MAP once loved a girl when she was twelve and still loves her into her twenties long after the physical attraction is gone. Nothing ever came of it of course, but this is just one case. People in love often stay together for more reasons than attraction. I am not attracted to my partner now, but I love them regardless.
@No Name It is romantic love, but it isn't something that can be realistically fulfilled. Dealing with that truth can be painful.
solid guy with strong character. very self aware and conscious of his own thought pattern
@@scaledaddymushroomking7549 guess you're the one with some self reflecting to do bud.
@@evez3034 i will never change my stance. This is a moral issue, not a self awareness one
eve z Would you let him babysit your daughter? And if you answer yes to that do you actually have a daughter?
@@mcearl8073 due to the fact that he has never acted on his urges and doesn't plant to, he wouldn't do something like babysit a child. idk why ur making up fictional situations to get your shitty point across lol
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@@mcearl8073 would you rather let a random stranger that keeps to themselves watch your daughter?
Thank you so much for this video, it's really refreshing being actually able to hear from someone who is dealing with this issue instead of hearing empty debates from people who just generalise and assume everything.
Hating on this guy is like hating on a person who has murderous thoughts but never acted on it. People should be blamed for things they do, not for things they could *potentially* do.
I'd rather die a virgin than harm a child. Respect gained dude.
Do a "Chatting with myself" video
rosesarebed are you inferring something
Now there's someone who thinks outside of the box. I'd like to see that one too 👌🏿
I honestly feel really bad. He’s a good guy, he didn’t ask to be born like this.
Your out of your frickin mind.
@@cowboy8999 why?
@@ldashoota2668 i think he's a good guy for not wanting to harm little girls. He said it himself he'd rather die a virgin than harm a kid.
@@ldashoota2668 He hasn't harmed anyone ever. He's really unlucky to be born like this.
@@ldashoota2668 why would he want to or chose to be like that? do you think depressed people 'chose' to be depressed as well? He said he was abused/molested as a child himself and there are several environmental and genetic factors that can cause a person to be like this. I don't see why anyone would 'want' or 'chose' to be a pedophile if they had the option to be normal
This is why I love Andrew. He always has the conversations that nobody wants to have, but we all want to watch!
“MAPS ARE NOT DOOMED TO OFFEND!” I believe that.
The topic of non offending MAPS (minor attracted person) and pedophilia in general is so important to talk about because if people are shamed into keeping quiet about these feelings then they are more likely to hurt children!
This takes so much courage and I appreciate this interview so much. People do not realize pedophilia is a type of mental illness and talking about it before anybody gets hurt is part of developing coping mechanisms!
His goal is to normalize sexual relationships with children. He made it clear he does not want to be treated. He has an agenda.
If I’m remembering correctly he said there is no cure therefore there’s no such thing as treatment besides counseling which he is currently in (:
I totally understand thinking people like him want to normalize MAPS, but he seems genuine (who knows?) and from my point I imagine more good than bad coming out of speaking on this topic.
@@kuhtreen Calling it "MAPS" is the first sign you are being duped. That is a softening tactic in the same way homosexuals renamed it "Gay." This is sad. But expected.
Oh okay, I did not realize you are homophobic therefore you have an even more distant understanding of people who are different than you. I recommend reading books, articles or even watch some YT videos revolving around sociology.
I personally do not think pedophilia is normal and will never be seen as such, and if you listened to the whole interview you might have grasped that too.
Lastly, talking about your feelings in most situations is necessary. We see examples of silence hurting people more often than not and overall it’s due to the patriarchy.
so what if the child grows up? does he stop loving her? lol
LOL
Yes thats literally exactly how that works.
That's a good point I wish he would have talked about that
Therefore, it's NOT a "sexuality " , and does not belong in the LGBT
@@ThatTaRaGiRL it's considered a fetish, not a sexual orientation
I think this guy is harmless. He seems like he is dealing with it like every pedaphile should
He seems to be truthful and fighting against his feelings. Mad respect man. Stay strong king
Why is andrew dressed like napoleon dynamite
This is such an important video. People use the terms 'paedophile' and 'child molester' synonymously, when there's a vital difference. And for anyone to think they're as bad as a child molester just for having paedophilia, when they haven't acted upon it, or would ever act upon it, is just dangerous for society.
No, they’re not. No it’s not.
People don’t choose who they are. This is a good man doing his best having been dealt a bad hand
@chelsea miller I think you're brainwashed by the media who are telling you every paedophile is a child molester.
A bad hand...literally
So glad you did an interview with him. I admire him so much, really standing up and putting himself in the path of a lot of adversity by doing something good with his life, advocating for people in his situation.
Helping pedophiles = helping their potential victims. Because isolated, shunned and misunderstood people are way more likely to hurt others, like he says. That’s the biggest takeaway here. Shunning pedophiles who haven’t committed just perpetuates the cycle of abuse.
Shanice Cogswell I liked this comment a lot.
No it doesn't. It will make them more comfortable being who they are ======= more likely to offend. They don't have morals, the thing they want to do most is just illegal. Shunning them and making examples of them is really all that can be done to keep children from being preyed on because there is no fix for this and that's at least deterrance. Knowing that they will be killed or worse. I know this is old but even literally in this specific case, if you think this I'm letting you know you're way too gullible. This guy had old dirt dug up on him from his old accounts on websites and said a lot of nasty shit, including that he would offend if he was able to avoid repercussions. No lie
@@scaledaddymushroomking7549 Ok boomer. Logic goes Brrrrrrrr.
@@wokegirl4838 okay predator. Keep liking your own comments. Doubt anyone else will just like no one likes you in real life
@@wokegirl4838 your "bangla junior song" playlist doesn't seem suspect at all. Things that make you go "hmmm" fucking freak go off yourself
pedophilia is disgusting and unsettling but you also have to remember that for some its a mental illness. im not justifying it at all, but what I am saying is that it was super brave of this guy to open up and that he isn't actually acting on it.
It literally is a sexual orientation, which doesn't mean it needs to be excused, but pedophiles aren't by necessity child abusers. If you look at the reasons behind child abuse, it is RARELY due to sexual feelings for the child.
@UCBsnWaifMwneNfgfz3TBeWw no child loves that. a child cannot consent.
@@avi614614 Did you even watch the video dude? He is clearly talking about how doing anything to children is a line he will not cross.
No its not, your making an excuse for them. Its basically lust and perversion. They get off on knowing you shouldn't be watching CP, but they love it.
@@jodawgsup it doesnt matter what he says his inaction to get help is deplorable
I feel sorry for this guy, nobody chooses who they’re attracted too, you’re born or socialised into it. But these discussions are incredibly important.
Andrew got hot talent in interviewing. He listens and say the minimum.
Joe Biden has entered the chat
The Situation 😂
Biden isn't virtuous
Wasn’t one of Trumps victims a 13 year old??
@MaaaarrJ yes they were He’s been accused of assaulting a 13 year old girl before
I love how much the public has changed their views of this guy. Before, everyone seemed to think he was just trying to find an excuse to normalize pedophilia, when he's actually doing the complete opposite. He'll probably never get the recognition he deserves, but he's honestly doing more to keep kids safe than all those self-righteous, virtue signalling social justice warriors out there. Hope someone makes a movie about this guy someday.
“Hope someone makes a movie about this guy someday.” LOL! Yeah right! Keep dreaming! That’s not gonna happen! LMAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I have so much respect for him. I know its a sick thing that he deals with. He was literally cursed with these attractions but the fact that he is being so honest and bringing attention to it is important. And him saying he would never harm anyone or act on it is respectable. Sending him so much love.
Lizzy Turner Ur cute and u have a big heart. Kindness is the way
I respect this guy hugely. Having thoughts is something else.. but what you do with ur thoughts is the most important thing.
Bravo brother
Hes a good man.
I know this is completely off topic but Todd looks so much better shaved head than with that long straggly mess he used to have 😂
True his hairline was clacked
His recessive face that he used to have also changed. How did he do that???
@@dealeral-ahmar8075 Maybe he lost weight or it’s the facial hair
Yess at least now he doesn't look as creepy as he used to 😂
I WAS GONNA SAY THAT!!! You hit the nail on the head!
Keep uploading Andrew, no matter what
chief wiggums your an absolute fucking idiot
Even if the FBI raids his pad for cp? 🤨
Thank you Andrew and thank you Tod for being so open and honest about such an importat but extremely underadressed topic. Very brave and very informative!
I really don't understand why this video as so many dislikes :(
It's brave of him to speak up and go public about it, knowing the harsh crititcism it'll receive. It's a serious condition this man is suffering from, no one should be judged for it. If attraction is not a personal choice, he did not choose to be/feel this way either.
I dont care weather he did it or not or will do it or not. I will judge him as "disgusting".
its only sexual, because if it was romantically then he wouldnt mind her growing up would he?
@99 Peons nice logic
Coaly boi do you think god is a dick?
T J B Whoever looks upon another with lust has already committed adultery within the heart
This man has balls for living the way he does. Day in, day out, living with this infliction and accepting the shame and taking in the abuse that society imposes on individuals like him. You gotta give this man credit.
raidee manee exactly.
raidee manee you don’t see anything wrong with thinking and getting turned on about a small child u sound like one yourself if you can’t see what’s wrong with that....
Lena K you do realize removing treatment for pedophilia results in more abuse? So really the only people who are fucked up here are people like you who insist on perpetuating the never ending cycle of child abuse
i don’t hate him or anything but he’s legit into little kids 😭 but he dossnt act on it so ig it’s chill
@@lenak9438
If he didn’t choose to be born this way, how is he evil?
He sounds like a cursed man. Like someone born with a congenital disease, just horrible to think about going through
4:05
Todd: “She actually was 6 years old-“
Me: “Oh god”
Todd: “er than me”
Me: “Phew” 😅
Lmaoooo
This man is truly evil you don't need to support him hey 6 year old girl he was with he actually molested her
Andrew is super uncomfortable. His body language is saying a lot. A lot of self soothing things.
@Activate Kruger Yeah! The chemistry here is strong!
Activate Kruger I wheezed
I dont understand why. Like He isnt kid or something lol
Conscionce
Yeah his back is aching you body language expert you
He's not doing much for the reputations of those with hooks for arms.
And why not? I've seen few hook-ers with such kindness and benevolence.
No wonder captain hook is always trying to capture the lost boys
@@intheringboxing1783 oh shit
Omfg I can’t even 😂😂😂😂😂
These comments 😂
As someone who has been abused . I think this needs to be talked about alot more . I think if the public knew more about this illness then there would be more help for those people so that they don't act upon it . That's the main problem. The isolation and lack of therapy probably causes them to act upon their urges .
I wanna be a serial killer. Everyone says I'm pure evil so why not
@@justinporter2117 wtf.... u obviously didn't get my point
This isn't about getting them help, it is about normalizing pedophilia and getting sympathy from the public for those who want to rob children of their innocence. It's not about changing the pedophile, it's about changing how society views pedophiles.
@@nostoppingit7827 well ... we shouldn't change our view. It's fucked .
@@Heartbreaker1999-o5s That people shouldn't doesn't mean they won't. Interesting that at the same time they are pushing to normalize pedophiles and gain sympathy for them, they are also sexualizing children in school. I stopped believing in coincidences a long time ago.
Bro this the illest interview on UA-cam! Amazing work Andrew!
I think we do need to separate sex offenders to people who just have an attraction to children and don’t offend. These non offending people aren’t doing anything wrong because you can’t help how you’re wired and who you’re attracted to
Never seen this type of interview before, fair play Andrew. and respect to this guy, I would not allow my kids near him but its a great insight into a big problem.
Absolute great move of you Andrew. Seriously.
In my country, Germany, there are lots of possibilities for paedophiles to deal with their sexual preference without commiting a crime and something like this seems to lack in the US.
Excuse me its not a sexual preference. Thats why Germany is fucked up.
okay idc if they can’t help it. it is NOT a sexuality. also they shouldn’t be allowed to have jobs that include kids because that’s just so uncomfortable
I respect this guy being able to talk about this, don't attack this guy, we need more with his sickness being able to come out with it and get help, not hide away.
If a serial killer fantasizes about killing and openly discusses it, does that make him dangerous or do we just shrug our shoulders and say "What a great guy for not killing". How blind and stupid can we get?
Exactly. The mainstream want us to accept every fucked up component of this world because THEY are brainwashed, it spreads like a disease. I can't believe how many people are fooled. We have children dressed in n drag on the news being showcased like it's normal (ie the "amazing desmond") then this stuff comes on and seeing how many people just blindly accept that what this guy says is religious truth and that he will NEVER act on his impulses is just scary. But yes, "virtuous" serial killers will be the next big thing since hair bands and red lipstick
Even though there is a lot of difference between a pedophile wannabe and a serial killer wannabe. Both of those people shouldn't be put in jail or get weird looks from people. They should get professional help and that would encourage other people that have a similar mindset to get help and hopefully change to the better. If you're gonna look at them as if they committed a crime, they won't come out and that would obviously cause the unfortunate to happen.
I'd rather that pedophiles seek treatment and counseling instead of hiding themselves and risk them acting out. The devil you know is better than the devil you dont. Just think, they know who he is and can monitor and help him.
given that the % of serial killers is very very small compared to pedophiles (around 5% of the male population, female unknown), we need active solutions to problems, the overall goal being less harm of children. instincts (such as you comparing a non-offending pedophile to a serial killer) dictate our feeling which is never solutions to problems. Encouraging pedophiles to get help instead of condemnation is the first step towards reducing harm to children if they're too scared to even let a therapist know or be even remotely associated with the affliction they will be left to their own devices, that means seclusion, evolving into watching illegal C-porn, and maybe even actual child harm.
So it comes down to you, if you want pedophiles to keep harming children and for nothing to change, keep doing what you're doing. If you want to destigmatize (doesn't mean you support pedophilia, it's akin to supporting drug addicts getting rehab, decades ago they were given no help, today this has changed, same with mental health) then that's all you have to do.
I have the serial killer gene
I really respect this guy, props to him for doing what he's doing. He cant control who he is, but he can control how he acts.
This is honestly so important to talk about. I feel really bad for this guy, he’s obviously not a bad person. I can’t imagine how hard life must be for him.
That's an empathetic response. So many people are just saying he's disgusting and whatnot. Fuck, there are so many people causing harm to others in so many ways and he obviously does not appear to be one of them. People would rather look the rapist in the eye just because he lies through his teeth so they don't have to know the truth. People knew what Cosby was doing for years and still respected him. Messed up world we live in.
It’s sad that so many people judge this man for something he can’t control, when he’s doing everything he can in terms of getting help to curb his urges and vowing never to act on them. I think people who judge him need to ask themselves what they would do if they’d been born with this unfortunate inclination
better explanation: awkward guy with birth defect who feels ostracized likes little girls because they are more innocent and less judgemental. Needs to grow up and desire a mutual relationship with a real adult. It's not a disease , it's just a weird personal fixation that requires one to work on oneself
Glad someone is talking to people like this rather than just insulting and condemning, although it's horrendous these are still people trapped in their own trauma
Cool to see a comment section that's realising that it's not as straightforward.
I've been saying for years that demonising these people is making the problem worse. Whenever I talk about how attraction to kids isn't a stretch of the imagination, given humans are attracted to all sorts of things one might consider extreme and that paedophile and abuser are not synonymous or even an accurate description for the vast majority, people lose their minds.
There's people attracted to the very old, so why would the young or very young be impossible unless you're 'evil'.
The sooner we get academic about this, the sooner people start seeking help and we can stop dealing with the issue after something terrible has happened.
@Clive Warren That seems like it should make sense but one of the common side effects of castration is depression, which seems to be a bigger threat according to this guy. I do trust to some degree he is telling the truth when he says emotions also play a role, not just the sex drive. If chemical castration causes depression, it raises concerns that it could lead to the fatalistic isolation that ultimately causes them to act. It also apparently can cause general thinking problems, and I imagine he is doing a lot of thinking to keep himself non-offending.
All that on top of the enforcement problem and that seems like a poor solution.
Really the solution is they need to suck it up that their life might go down the drain and just go to a therapist. Or we need a special service specifically equipped to deal with them and other high risk people who pose immediate threats.
I can appreciate this because there are many young ones that have no outlet or feel like no one is there they can communicate with it shows that support and understanding can prevent them from taking that leap and offending.
Reminder: if you dislike one of the guests, use the comment section and do not dislike the video because Andrew's content is still great. Also, in terms of disliking this guest, I don't get how you can - this is an illness and it is out of his control... you should sooner pity that this is his life situation and he will never be able to find love like the rest of us.
Thank you for protecting our children. I can't fully understand your struggle of course, but I recognize honor when I see it. You are appreciated and you are loved.
Hey Andrew, I love your videos and wondering if you could do a chatting with a burns Survivor, as one myself I would find it interesting to see your reactions and questions!
This is such an important conversation. Extremely courageous of Todd to do this interview and live being out in general. This interview alone just helped someone to go seek help rather than offend. 🙌🏼🖤
I’m going to be honest....even after watching the entire thing. I still don’t know how to process this or what to make of his situation. I can’t pinpoint the morals vs reality on this one. Regardless, solid video Andrew, keep it up, we appreciate your work.
Let me help you with that: never let any pedophiles in the vicinity of children. NEVER!
@GoldenStarGamez Does it matter that they're not evil? Most people who do evil things aren't evil. But some people are natural predators, so to treat them as equals would be too dangerous regardless.
This isnt on Andrew but the guy being interviewed has openly spoken about babysitting a child and not being able to control himself so he "relieved" himself in the bathroom. Somebody who can't control that shouldn't be anywhere around kids. Sure he didn't offend the kid and I'm glad for that but I definitely don't believe that means he's trustworthy around children.
Not saying there aren't pedos out there who don't offend or can't be good people, but just know who this guy in particular is. And the few numbers he loosely put out there double check.
Fastidia Mark 7:21-23
"For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person."
Romans 3:10-12
"As it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one."
Where did he say that? Do you have the link?
It’s not virtue, it’s non-offending
I would say it’s virtuous to have a strong desire to do something bad and not act on it. For me and you it’s easy to not abuse kids cause we don’t have that desire. Like I’d say someone who has the strong urge to kill/hurt people, who fights that urge and doesn’t do it is virtuous in that sense. Yeah they may be doing the bear minimum, but that’s way more difficult for them than most other people so I think judging it in the same way is dumb.
Thank you for your bravery Todd, this has been extremely informative and positively impactful
this is sad and i fully understand it, i feel like shit like this isn't in people's control
It is in people's control that's why he hasn't done anything.
@@danielhill563 You're not very bright are you lol, she's talking about his sexuality. How he can't control how he feels about kids.
ghozter1 even if he can’t control how he feels, he can still control how he acts
Sure, but that wasn't the point of my comment. I was clarifying what she meant lol