Dear Destery Smith

[@chris1317]

I was never victimized by him but I am a long time fan of his and I wanna say I'm disgusted. My heart goes out to his underage victims, the "girlfriends" he emotionally abused, and his former friends.

[@da_manman7101]

Same

[@Repzilla]

Good job sharing your story. I know it's gonna help a lot of people. 💝

[@HeyThereImShannon]

Thank you so much Rep. Your support and coverage of this story has meant a lot!!

[@netflixandwill5379]

Greg the Cat supremacy

[@specialinterests4653]

U guys would be good friends also shannon. U got the sharpest tongue I'm glad you could share

[@stewartmatthews1551]

I agree buddy there are bad people out there keep the good ones with you at all times

[@BygoneEraRachel]

Positivity turtlesss 🐢

[@erikdaniels0n]

THE FACT THAT HE WAS TALKING TO SO MANY WOMEN THAT HE HAD TO MAKE LISTS TO KEEP TRACK OF THEM 🤢🤮 this man.. this man. I’m so proud of you for speaking up, Shannon

[@alexawood1588]

the fact that he made a list at all tells me it was just a game to him. he so obviously doesn’t see people as people and more as objects to play around with and fill his time.

[@ShelbyCelineMusic]

@@alexawood1588 he gave a lot of us nicknames because he couldn’t keep up with our actual names 🤡

[@alexawood1588]

@@ShelbyCelineMusic wtf honestly what a fuckin psycho. i’m so sorry y’all had to deal with this, i hope y’all can heal ♥️

[@moonchild_778]

Can we even call him a man? Because a real man wouldn't act like that. Truly disgusting

[@Delihlah]

It's especially gross and weird that in his videos he'd constantly talk about being single/alone and how disgusting he is "no one loves me" type of shit. As if he doesn't realize the role he had and was just this "innocent geeky nerd man"

[@coconutshrimp7919]

Oh boy... the old "im in a relationship, but it's on the rocks" line. Big big red flag. I'm so sorry babe. Ty for sharing this. I know its hard letting people into personal convos and stuff.

[@Blake1720]

He’s just like social repose. People forget Jacklyn and Ayala said that he messaged under age girls on Facebook asking if they could drive, which they couldn’t meaning he knew they were too young.

[@raet6375]

THIS!!!!!!

[@industrialalliance9905]

No he asked fans if they turned 18. Even Social Repose had the decency to only go after people of age

[@Blake1720]

@@industrialalliance9905 did he ask every girl? 🤔

[@industrialalliance9905]

@@Blake1720 Yeah unless he already knew. From what I heard. He would regularly message people mostly using Facebook. That was from Ayallas own video

[@Katalystic]

I know this isn’t relevant to this specific situation, but I’d like to point out that not having a driver’s license doesn’t automatically mean you’re underage, as not all people get it immediately and some wait a longer time for whatever reason

[@Alli.b.b]

“I just want a friend that will also hold and snuggle me” “You’re 30, my guy!” That part was just way too much for me 😂 definition of a man child

[@chrisspann2308]

Wanting to snuggle is childish??

[@Alli.b.b]

@@chrisspann2308 is that situation and context, yes. If you want to cuddle with your spouse, then no it’s not childish

[@arnoldhey6515]

Reminds me of when middle school couples make plans to hug one another at recess

[@goblincatgirl]

That comment hit hard for me. I had a 31 year old boss at an old job that manipulated me and tried becoming “friendly” by telling me he just wanted to smoke and cuddle. I was in a really bad place mentally and let him take advantage of me. He got me drunk one night and I woke up in his bed with no memory of what happened. I was 19 at the time Ladies, if a grown ass man ever tells you he wants to casually cuddle you and be cute together as “friends” RUN AWAY

[@Torislaysdragons]

Like honestly I haven’t gotten a text like that from a guy since I was a freshman in high school 😂

[@dimiii]

shannon literally the queen of exposing the truth about dirty people since mde ✨

[@fluffybluffable]

I feel like she’s the only one from MDE that’s still relevant

[@trinitywaggoner3494]

@@fluffybluffable same but johnnie is doing relatively good

[@Ashesinferno28]

I agree, her and Johnnie are doing good for themeselves

[@wrenwa6897]

Main reason I've kept up with her since the beginning. She's just all around and amazing person I love that she speaks up for people the way she does and calls out the bullshit. I thought Alex and Johnnie were both doing pretty well though even though they're separated. Alex just doesn't have as much of a presence online anymore

[@missrocknroll2310]

My favorite part is when he said “contact me if I did something bad” dude your main demographic are minors, why would they do that when you’re just going to hit on them. Seriously this situation is gross

[@India.R120]

Honestly, they might still. Talking to someone online in their messages is a way to get close (or at least closer) to them. I remember being a young, honestly quite naive girl. I have abandonment issues from my childhood and I wanted to feel like someone cared. If an older guy sounded concerned and said he wanted to talk about something, even if it was his own inexcusable behavior, I can still see girls taking that as an invitation to get closer to him.

[@missrocknroll2310]

@@India.R120 fair enough, I just wish they knew that not everyone is who they say they are. I had to learn that lesson with Shane Dawson and it was heartbreaking finding out about what he would say to underage girls off camera

[@ShelbyCelineMusic]

The best part is him saying he should be innocent til proven guilty. We kept receipts, bitch. Prepare to be cancelled

[@lillyolson7656]

It's so funny when people will just jump onto somebodys side without knowing the full side of the story I am very disappointed in this generation and Im apart of it gen z is just seeking drama because we are angsty teens who don't have a life so we will tear someone down for it and "cancel" them just because someone made a video and got enough veiws

[@ShelbyCelineMusic]

@@lillyolson7656 are you kidding? He actually did this stuff. This isn’t cancel culture because of gen z. This is his years of victims coming forward

[@alisaspear3382]

Textbook manipulation. Mixed signals, being all in and then hesitant as fuck, making you feel needy. Being super flirty and then not replying for 3 days. Nah nah nah he’s a freak.

[@lizh4601]

It’s the “I WAS a horrible person years ago” but he was still doing these disgusting, slimy, manipulative and illegal things like literally last month for me... Power to you Shannon. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@hayleyguist4804]

Thank you love. I was 15 when my whole time line happened and I wanna say thank you for coming out with your story and I appreciate you. 💖

[@MustardDad]

very proud of you for making it through that!!! I’m sure you havent gotten the recognition to know that what you went through is extremely crazy and you are incredible for making it through!

[@hayleyguist4804]

@@MustardDad thank you so much! I've been doing my best to with through it. I ignored it all when it happened and now I'm just starting to finally cope and deal with my emotions. It's also been crazy to hear that it's been happening to other girls who were under age too. I wish I could just help everyone.

[@arnoldhey6515]

I can't believe onion and dahvie vanity had a love child...

[@spectralrabbitt]

LITERALLY. look wise and personality, he could quite literally be their love child.

[@coppeliafoxworth]

throw in some shane dawson

[@luz1673]

Thats a visual I never wanted to imagine but its so accurate🥲

[@LochNessNess]

Vomit

[@linaboo24]

@@LochNessNess their vomit made this (destery)

[@londxngrace4415]

This proves he hasn’t changed in the slightest considering this was a month ago

[@eva5193]

This whole situation reminds me of the Dahvey Vanity situation. Mind blowing...these men have no limits, no shame, no morals, no dignity: I’m so sorry this happened to you Shannon 🖤 But you’re being strong in addressing it and you have our support 🖤

[@user-cs9db7zc2o]

Do we all remember when he was doing videos on Shane Dawson’s yt..... yep I’ll let that just sit here

[@ivychicken5833]

I was thinking the same thing. Isn’t that terribly ironic?

[@bakaichigo]

Been thinking about this every time I hear his name, since the sh!t hit the fan(dom). I was subbed to him for years and BECAME a fan through his collabs/interactions with Shane. I was literally supporting him because of that, forgot around the Shane-cancellation, then had to remember in the worst way with these videos coming out. The only other people I unsubbed to as fast were J* and Shame... It's a major trip, just thinking about how these people all seem to be connected. J*, Dahvey Vanity, Shame, Destroy... James Charles is in the list, one can never forget Onision (who was once connected to Shame)... It's just all kinds of yuck in whatever circles those people run in. :|

[@eannebee4457]

"i'm just not ready for the settling down lifestyle" (39:58) MY GUY YOU LITERALLY TOLD HER EARLIER THAT YOU WERE LOOKING FOR YOUR "FOREVER WAIFU" WTF??

[@gweenbawng]

you can’t trust a guy who says waifu

[@littledaisy832]

Yes

[@lizh4601]

skskskks HAHAH

[@ShinNoUsagi]

30 mins in, and my jaw is on the fucking floor. So fucking PROUD OF YOU SHANNON FOR SHEDDING LIGHT ON THIS!!!! I can’t stand the audacity that this man had.

[@hersquishy4201]

This kid. No men were involved.

[@samayyye7037]

Were calling out toxic men and not letting them get away with it anymore 👏 go. Off

[@HaileyWiest]

fuck yes

[@abbto1353]

I even felt uncomfortable with him bringing up the threesome thing multiple times; even though every time you clearly stated you had no interest in that, and that it wasn’t for you Such creepy weird behaviour, I’m so sorry he put you and many other through this ❤️

[@foster4023]

i was just about to comment something similar. His responses sent my flight reaction into gear.

[@maddie1708]

Hi! Ive been talking to Destery for 3 years... thank you for posting this. Ive thought about making a video but dont have enough solid proof. a few things: 1. i also talked to him about Greg (onion) and have reflected on that irony a lot. 2. he also messaged me out of the blue (just a ♥️ emoji) when allegations started to come out, i hadnt even seen anything about it yet so he was definitely trying to get ahead of the issue 🙄

[@meganmegaawesome263]

Do y’all think he said his Snapchat was “hacked” in order to delete it and cover up all the conversations he had with little girls? Ik Snapchat doesn’t save chats but police can get those snaps back and all those conversations. They aren’t truly gone forever.

[@justingraves8649]

💯

[@elenadeuchar1662]

My current boyfriend and I have broken up in the past, because I have seen some messages but he stated his snapchat was hacked. We got back together obviously but I still don't know what to think. It was about 4 months ago and we've been together for over a year. What do you think?

[@ivyluna3057]

@@elenadeuchar1662 he probably lied to you but if everything is said and done and youve both grown as people since the situation, rehashing that argument would just be detrimental.

[@ivyluna3057]

@@elenadeuchar1662 wait i misread, only 4 months ago?? girl....

[@elenadeuchar1662]

@@ivyluna3057 YEAHHHH I'm not sureee what to think or doooo

[@liz5773]

those texts escalated REAL QUICK

[@13367amalia]

I have watched him and Nate since I was 13 (now 27). I am so disappointed. I wasn't personally victimized, but I feel super gross having watched his content for all of those years. Those texts and conversations are EXACTLY how my middle-school/high-school love interest treated me and drug me around for years. The fact that he's still behaving this way as a 30 year old man is just proof that he did stop aging around 16 like his ex-friends are claiming.

[@Edenstrange23]

I watched him for 11 years supported him, got tattoos for him, bought merch and watched all his videos. and when I first heard about everything I (like u said In the video) It felt like a dream. Like it wasn’t real. I used to respond to his stories and tweet at him and get “noticed”. I’m so disgusted and hurt by this.. thank you for sharing your story💕

[@ashleyschneider9089]

You remind me of tehmimi in your pfp supa cute

[@hersquishy4201]

How would anyone not notice your gorgeousness? People be dumm.

[@nyumyu3499]

“Flirting and leading you on are two different things” DOES HE HAVE A BRAIN DEFICIENCY OMFG

[@blue-qh5ye]

I always thought he was so different to Shane Dawson and never understood why he was on Shane’s channel... Now I realise they’re exactly the same 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Blake1720]

Des is worse imo.

[@digitalharmony26]

Same. I was never a Shane fan but found Destery because a friend sent me a Shane video she wanted me to watch. I was like, oh this guy is totally different. It was a shocking awakening to say the least.

[@Momofukudoodoowindu]

@@Blake1720 i dont think this is a situation that warrants a comparison. "Whose house is bigger", type. Theyre both awful in their own rights.

[@katiemccarthy5010]

I've been following Destery since I was 12 and I didn't even see anything about this until your video so thank you for sharing this and giving it proper attention and not letting it go unnoticed

[@PixelPenguin87212]

“We don’t have to do anything you’re uncomfy with” is so unsettling coming from a 30 year old man. Talk like a grown up when you’re talking about sex.

[@derkin9433]

Throwback to when Destery tried to change his hairstyle but has a 11 head.

[@Nameless-dw5nv]

You know insulting someone's appearance also insults good people who happen to have those traits. Food for thought~

[@laurab664]

@@Nameless-dw5nv i like this take, this man has plenty to criticise outside of his appearance

[@Katalystic]

Yeah I mean sure he deserves the appearance insults but... they don’t only affect the one you’re targeting unfortunately

[@xdandychiggins]

alright but his appearance has nothing to do with his shitty decisions, it’s not his fault he was born with those physical features and by pointing this out, you’re indirectly insulting other people that might have those same features or look similar to him. can we just focus on actions?

[@walkwithlune]

I was manipulated by a band guy who used Tactics SO SIMILAR with the whole “my relationship is on the rocks so it’s totally okay we’re flirting”. Watching this gives me flashbacks

[@fullmoonfury1463]

The funny thing is, he changed all his socials to private lmao

[@amandas235]

Kinda wish I didn’t unfollow him just cause who knows what he’s saying now that it’s private.

[@naisaguerra18]

I was following him but I don't know why it doesn't let me see what he post

[@amandas235]

@@naisaguerra18 Maybe he hasn’t been posting, but that’s weird i feel like he would at least post about his apology video

[@marialflores95]

The only reason I didn't unfollow him on Twitter was because he made everything private. He hasn't been posting on Twitter, but he liked tweets from this girl who mentioned something along the lines of "I hate cancel culture of people who have changed and had growth since they did bad things when they were younger". Yeah, no Destery. Just no. 🙄

[@Mariecchi]

Does anyone know who his now girlfriend is? Not for witch-hunting purposes, I'm just curious if she's spoken out about this or is defending his horrible actions ?

[@AnjuVanity32]

I seriously love how you’re so blunt about everything and not afraid to call people out! I’m so happy you told your story and now others can hopefully have the courage to tell theirs. I hope the young girls get justice for what he has done to them! He seriously needs to get off of KZbin, apologize to ALL the women and young girls he has played with, and rot in jail.

[@paigewellsfrankie]

on top of everything, how he texts as a 30 y/o man gives me the ick.

[@giannafazio6324]

So so impressed by the way you stood up for yourself and so clearly expressed your stance on and feelings about things, especially over text. All the years I've watched your videos and followed you for you've always just radiated strength and maturity. Lots of love n healing for u

[@TreeOfRogue]

What makes me feel even more sick is that now that I’m in a healthier mindset I can literally see ALL the signs that I noticed from some of my ex’s but never realised at the time

[@pepepopopepep]

Guess i know why he was good friends with shane

[@nekobxby3655]

The fact that I've watched his videos since I was 12 and never had any idea... and I loved his content and now I can't look at it the same, -- jeez. While he made good points in the video, he hasn't changed nor did he address the situation at hand.

[@maekapn3202]

Right omg this is crazy

[@andrealopez5566]

Right, I was assaulted when i was little and it makes me feel sick to my stomach knowing that I followed and supported someone so horrible, someone who is just like the people who harmed me.

[@elizabethrodriguez9544]

@@andrealopez5566 I'm sorry that happened to you. Men like that will never know what it's like to have to go every day with the constant weight of their abuse weighing heavily on us.

[@amandas235]

The 3some/open relationship part reminded me so much of onisions situations.

[@BekahBooBearX3]

Shannon, I am so sorry for everything you've been through and that you even had to make this video, but I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say your bravery is very much appreciated. Thank you for speaking up and demanding that this "man" be held accountable.

[@hersquishy4201]

Kid. Not man.

[@BekahBooBearX3]

@@hersquishy4201 That's why I put "man" in quotation marks

[@hersquishy4201]

@@BekahBooBearX3 so you did! I didn't notice. I read so many saying man without them and I'm like hollup lol. At least you know what's up

[@ChloeTheJean]

Really can't wrap my head around how someone can just assume that their relationships status won't be important to someone they're romantically involved with. Like??? Not everyone is poly. You can't assume the other person is okay with it. Not while you're still pursuing other people in the bg, and not when you tell that person about your open relationship, and then be all confused when they're pissed off??

[@annevanity3922]

i’ve had this pulled over on me several times and it’s so frustrating. it happens especially when i’m romantically involved with a girl and she casually mentions her boyfriend who also wants in after months. i feel bad but i def harbour resentment towards people in open relationships and poly people now because it’s so culty and it seems nobody is telling the truth. maybe it’s the wrong place but ugh he just gives me those vibes

[@ChloeTheJean]

@@annevanity3922 sorry you had that experience. I have nothing against poly. I've even been in positive non monogamous relationships. I think the bigger problem is people being shitty partners and then saying it's because they poly - i.e. Cheating, not communicating, being dishonest, not considering the feelings of their partner, not respecting monogamous relationships etc. THAT'S not poly/ non monogamy. It's literally the opposite. Being good at non monogamy means necessarily being a good partner. So yeah, people like that really give poly a bad name :(. I'm in a mono relationship rn and perfectly happy. But yeah it pisses me off. A mono person who is a cheater needs therapy, not an "open relationship" 😤

[@abbywhite1743]

Im so proud of you for this video! Also off topic but I'm so glad you and Johnnie are still good friends

[@SuperSara924]

You and DeeFizzy are the king and queen of calling out horrible content creators and I have so much respect for y’all ❤️

[@megen-ellenelson7711]

I was so upset to find out about Destery, but you did the right thing. I'm not supporting him anymore. Thank you for showing everyone what he's like.

[@Mariecchi]

my jaw dropped at the truth coming out of his list making

[@katie_jeanes]

WOW!! He started off from the jump manipulating you. I have no doubt that he knew EXACTLY what he was doing when he mentioned having a gf from the start. So he could make you feel like like he doesn’t lie and he’s going to be honest about everything. Smfh !!

[@Kyuubiawsome]

Ur dog just trimmin their nails in the bg like "yass spill the tea girl"

[@denise1324]

Ugh, you’r experience hit close to home, if you tell a guy that you’re not into certain things or you don’t want sex before a relationship they should listen, most guys I’ve talked to don’t and it’s sad, it leaves you feeling empty inside like you’re just a sex robot and you don’t have the right to expect what you asked for.

[@bethhheathhhh]

dunno how the fuck he's managed to pull and lead on so many women, he's literally so grim. especially with the whole minors thing. this whole situation has me fucked up. but thank you for this vid! you're incredibly strong, and deserve way better than that

[@rosec6969]

I’m literally crying because Destery has been my favorite KZbinr and idol for years and years and I am heartbroken 😔

[@shantelw5429]

I’m in no way defending a predator, but I just wanna make sure I’m not going crazy. While he was doing bad things, did he not say he was in a relationship right off the bat? Like he said it was rocky, which is what shitty guys say to girls they wanna talk to, but he did say he was in a relationship. If someone said that to me, I’d immediately stop talking to them and stop trying to pursue them

[@LaurenElizabethxxxx]

Fun fact: I’m exactly one year younger than him because we have the same birthday. Another reason to hate that god awful day. And he sounds like an ex of mine, super immature and needs a haircut.

[@HighsideOfJupiter]

One of my friends has a super close child hood friend that made a Facebook post about destery grooming her and other folks. At the time I was like wait what? Destery??????????? I’m not sure if she tried to get her story out and it wasn’t heard, because for months I heard nobody mentioning anything about him being a groomer anywhere. So seeing everything finally come out I’m super happy. Folks can share their abuse and trauma he caused and hopefully it can be stopped.

[@zomb_bree7950]

adults over the age of like 20 doing the "uwu 🥺" thing is so fucking *WEIRD*

[@morganxmacabre]

Thank you for making this video. I was once a huge fan of him growing up, and honestly I’m embarrassed by it. Now being older and realizing his behavior was by no means appropriate for children (his main audience), It’s honestly sickening to know this is what he was doing off camera. There is no excuse for his behavior with minors especially. He’s a grown man. He knows better. “I’m not that person anymore” “that was years ago”. That doesn’t matter. He took advantage of the “power” he had over his younger fans. He treated his fans like a dating service. These were young girls who were willing to do anything to please him, only because they looked up to him and he had the platform that he has. He needs to be 100% accountable for his actions. This is something that will cause damage to those who were affected. And some how there’s still people out there willing to defend him and his actions. I’m sorry you had to go through this, and my heart goes out to other girls who were affected by his actions.

[@marias.9472]

It boggles my mind that people don’t understand the emotional cheating is still CHEATING almost worse in a way, but that’s just my opinion.

[@hioiij]

Me when I got to the notes app part: new cheating fear unlocked 🔓🔓

[@H.rgirlie]

Me too :(

[@jamesturenne2599]

I find it very hard to believe that Destery's actions are completely inexcusable and for him to talk about "he's no longer this person anymore" really has nothing to do on what he actually did to his victims. This dude deserves be arrested and charged right now for what he did to groom minors and get away from all of this. It's just not fair. No child deserved to go through extremely horrific times like this especially to the ones you look up to and who you idolize to by finding out they're giving you a playbook of an evil monster. His channel should be terminated right now and he needs to be arrested, charged and locked up for what he did because what Destery was doing was grotesquely damaging and unforgivable. I do hope to see that one of his former fans and victims could collect and gather as much evidence as they can to get this convicted once and all. My heart and my prayers goes out to all the victims of Destery Smith and everyone that was involved in this situation. I do hope that all the victims could all recover from this tragic nightmare. I know my comment won't get noticed but I'm here to tell you all I'm sorry to the everyone including Destery's victims for having to go through this horrific time by not being able to share their darkest stories and nightmarish experiences about this guy.

[@AngelCullen20]

Im alittle confused why so many people have been protecting Destery for so long up until now?

[@Sorin96]

there was literal things from around the earliest like 2014-2015 but back then it was just pushed away and moved on. even me as i was a fan of him/looked up to him for years i had no idea until when this all came out and just now it makes sense. i'm so disgusted and really disappointed.

[@Xoxo.Daniela]

It’s the cancel culture now. Ig it should be expected with the people we looked up to, like Shane Dawson or David Dobrik. It’s just sad that it’s taken this long.

[@Xoxo.Daniela]

@Shaunn E He’s one of the trending KZbinrs now, for being known for his hilarious vlogs. He’s getting canceled at the moment for being accused of sexual assaulting his old friend & making one of his friends assault a minor.

[@Xoxo.Daniela]

@Shaunn E I’ve recently herd of him & so surprised he hasn’t yet! It’s ridiculous.

[@alexmoon1631]

Honestly wanted a video like this with hella receipts actually shown with context. Everyone else has been saying stuff and saying “I have receipts but I don’t wanna show them” which seems hella sketchy. This is actually proving her side and the timeline of some of the other ladies.

[@cal8569]

its always the ugly ones who think its okay to cheat. ugly inside and out. but im so sorry for you and all the other victims of this despicable human being. both the women and the girls.

[@ShinNoUsagi]

Before I finish watching this, I just want to say how much I love and appreciate you always standing up for yourself and others. You’ve always been so strong and I’ve always looked up to you. I love you Shannon. ❤️

[@dorothy6200]

I just wonder where he keeps all the audacity

[@empatheticallyme5971]

Thank you for making this video. This sheds so much light.

[@taurusnamedjade]

30:55 i can totally relate with this. destery and i were messaging over snapchat and being inappropriate in 2014 & 2015 & again later in 2018. i always noticed he would stop messaging for weeks at a time. and was bad at replying. its not because he has a lot of friends, he doesnt have many anymore, its because he has one girlfriend or more & is keeping up & having in-depth intimate relationships with multiple fans. id say the number is upwards of 30's.

[@orionisx5984]

Starting this video now but just wanna say you’re so hecking brave for coming out and we’re all proud of you. You didn’t deserve any of this and neither did the others... Thank you for always being such a light in this world. Please take care of yourself.

[@0hhmyydarlingg]

destery: “when you wanna come to oregon..” OREGON???? NAHHH HONEY WE DONT CLAIM YOU GET OUT

[@armorminusr]

I know like he literally lives in Washington

[@hunterjardine7148]

@@armorminusr oh my god.. no.. 😭😭😭🤌🤌🤌

[@HardcoreLover272]

@@armorminusr i thought he lived in Portland, Oregon?

[@armorminusr]

@@HardcoreLover272 nope he lives in Vancouver, Washington which is just across the bridge from Portland Which of course he loves the aesthetic and image it gives him to say he lives there lol

[@victoriasyverson7490]

I saw him at a Panera in Vancouver once lol

[@asiahill3241]

Totally off topic, but you're freaking GORGEOUS today. Thank you for bringing awareness to this. I was listening to this in the car the other day (his video I mean) and I was just shaking my head the whole time

[@jspoongi]

I agree she does look gorgeous!

[@sharkie.mp4]

before i finish this (i'm 7 minutes in) i want to say i'm very proud of you for coming out about this it's very important to talk about these types of people

[@SketchingWithSarah]

The fact he was talking to so many girls he needed NOTES in his phone to keep track of everyone???..... All of this is so scary to me because I remember being THE BIGGEST fan of DesandNate as early as being a literal middle school CHILD. I was too shy to comment on videos as a KID. I didn't have Twitter or Instagram or anything to talk to him as a kid but I remember I had the biggest crush on him and the scary thing is I know as a hormonal younggggg teen I would have probably done anything for him if we ever talked. I was a scene/emo kid and loved everything about that aesthetic and I've been manipulated by dudes who weren't even KZbin famous, who were older than me, so god knows the EXTRA power dynamic that Destery would have had over me. It's just incredibly sad and scary to me and my heart goes out to other young girls who fangirled all over him as kids and for kids today who may come in contact with him. Please stay safe everyone. Thank you for sharing your story and I know it's helping a lot of people navigate through all this in whatever ties they have to this situation.

[@beexv8857]

Shannon my heart truly goes out to you and everyone who got involved with Destery. You all have something in common, you're all wonderful, strong, beautiful women that don't deserve to be treated this way.

[@iidkbreezii]

dude :/ truthfully this is heartbreaking. Des was someone i looked up to and enjoyed since grade 6. 11 years old. i never would’ve thought that 7 years later he would turn out to be this SORRY EXCUSE of a “man” that he is. i’m so sorry to anyone who has been harmed in any way by him. thank you for sharing your stories and shedding light on the kind of person he truly is.

[@ckashley]

ugh, so proud of you for never taking shit and always letting your truth be heard. truly a diamond in the rough ♡´･ᴗ･`♡

[@jasperz3135]

So, like. I remember that I used to have a whole lot of respect for you when I found you from My Digital Escape. I admired you so immensely, and loved your content, and respected you for all of the bullshit you'd endured time and time again, and came out on top of. And I gotta say - that hasn't changed in the slightest bit. Might've even increased. I'm so sorry that you had to put up with all the crap that Smith pulled on you. That you and so many other people had to endure this. And I'm so, so fucking proud and in awe of you for having the strength to deal with it, and then firing back in the way that you did. You're an incredible person, Shannon, and didn't deserve any of this.

[@erincogan1]

Also, when you called him on "being cautious" and said "seems like I'm the one who should be cautious" I couldn't help but like yell "Exactly!" out loud lol

[@mfurnish9825]

This is absolutely crazy... just to think I used to enjoy his videos so much, not knowing the kind of person he really is... I’m so glad you spoke up about this and I hope this encourages the other girls to keeping pushing their stories into the public. So sorry you had to deal with this mess.

[@rachelhunter4]

Damnnnnn go off 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 we love to see it.

[@dashglam]

I honestly didn’t want to believe that this was happening. This has really opened my eyes about him

[@MimerAndJo]

Thank you for ALWAYS speaking your truth Shannon! ❤️❤️

[@colbeeb]

I used to watch your hair dying videos constantly and I've been subbed for years, and watching you be nothing but 100% real and raw on this platform is so encouraging and helpful not only to me but for so many others. The space you make feels so safe and comforting and telling your story about him is such a phenomenal thing to do. You are truly incredible.

[@colbeeb]

i also hate how destery's mindset is 100% the "i got denied so i'm gonna tell everyone i denied her lol" mindset. I had such higher hopes for him, he is just so disappointing.

[@urbexsr]

I remember back in the good ol days all his videos coming up on my youtube recommended and honestly it's really sad seeing my childhood heros turn out to be terrible fucking people. that's why I follow literally just you Shannon, you're like the only genuine one

[@Laywi1]

I'm so sorry you went through this. Truly, I am so sorry. You're really strong for doing this video, it makes me so happy to see ❤

[@meiamymei]

Last year I lost half the hair on my head & remembered randomly coming across your head shaving video in 2016. Idek why but it was a real comfort to me and I'm so happy to see you're still kicking ass on here 👑

[@Fura218]

Shannon, i’ve been watching you for years. I could not be more proud of the strong person you’ve become. The strength and power you display in this video is a beautiful example of calling someone on their shit, even while being composed and put together. Thank you for setting this example. I needed to see this, thank you for your voice and strength.

[@TheWolfboy007]

43:30 "Oh snap, mom is issuing receipts again. Who's the poor bastard that's about to get sent to the Shadow Realm?" 😂

[@plantling5864]

the way he thinks he can just put women on shelves and pick them up when he feels like it, lol. absolute manchild

[@princesskristan]

Hey Shannon!! Thank you for speaking out and sharing your truth. Please feel better and take care of yourself❤

[@starrsttepperz]

The sad thing is, I knew a lot of guys like this. My own ex best friend included... hermit life 💪🐢 Also, you're amazing for speaking out about such personal things. It truly helps people put their life and experiences into perspective. Me included. Stay strong lovely lady!💗🙏💪

[@littlemisstentoes]

Destery: communicate my wrong-doings to me aka hold me accountable Also Destery: privates all social media, takes down tiktoks about him, and disables comments and like-dislike ratio.

[@Megskush]

I'm so sorry you were put through this. I love how straight forward you are. I hope you know how strong and smart you are. I too grew up watching this person and feel disgusted and upset that someone I looked up to for so long, someone I used to be inspired by, is a grooming POS. I have been watching you for quite some time now and hearing you stand up makes me feel a lot better because you are a big inspiration to me and why I got back to making my own content. I've wanted to create since I was in middle school but if I felt like everyone I looked up to sucked, I wouldn't be able to carry this on so thank you for being you, your true authentic self. I appreciate you so much. I hope you're doing okay. I can't imagine how this feels from your standpoint but I'm so proud of you for making this video.

[@gabriellemundt3135]

Thank you for speaking out, I admire you so much and always have since I was young, I admire you a million times more now. Much love ❤

[@elinazariel]

Thanks for sharing, it must be frustrating to you. He tried to put all of his messages in a form where he could deny them later if shit hits the fan(like the other girl wanting not him).It is very obvious he has done this for quite a while now. Can just imagine how badly he has manipulated those younger girls :(

[@Ashcashfain]

Thank you for speaking on this. I've heard about this in one other video and I'm glad that people are talking about it. I hope these kind of people are caught/stopped.

[@spectralrabbitt]

I live local to him and I'm tempted to tell all the places he was going to bring you to on his list about him lol. I've never ran into him or met him but we had mutual friends in the past and I've been everywhere on his list. It grosses me out thinking about how so close to him I've been throughout this and I'm glad I've never met him.

[@spectralrabbitt]

I used to be a fan of his and was still until about 2 years ago ish. I know that he's been to my old workplace and I remember I would always hope he would come in while I was working so that I could meet him.

[@noellethompson2888]

Shannon, thank you for sharing your story. I love that you chose to show everything that he said to you and I can tell that you are an amazing woman and I appreciate that as a young afab enby. I hope you have time to heal and I am hoping that you are already taking steps to get any help that you need.

[@nyumyu3499]

Thank you for sharing your story!! ❤️ heal beautifully!!

[@ariannalucero8724]

This literally made my heart fucking break. I’m so sorry he put you through that. I was such a huge fan for more than 11 years and now I can’t ever look at him the same again. I’m so ashamed and disappointed. Love to all affected and stay safe. Officially unsubscribed from destery smith..

[@shauni7218]

No clue who this guy is but definitely watching the whole thing

[@ange3261]

I've been a long time subscriber of yours (about 6 years now) so watching you talk about this has hurt me deeply. I can't imagine how hurt you are and I can only ever hope that you will make peace with this and move on and not give him the power of hurt. When abusers are confronted, they will always retract and cower. They hurt because they're weak. You're strong.

[@SuggestiveHappyFace]

i like how he switched up pretty much after she made it clear a threesome wasn’t happening so he had to make sure it became platonic on his terms bc he can’t stand being rejected. wowwww.