His videos were inspirational and must be a great help to others of a similar age. I certainly wish I had a resource like that when I was that age. Around a week ago he suddenly removed all his videos and closed his YouTube and Twitter accounts with no explanation.
I don't know if this is true but it seems that he had acquired a serious stalker that was offended by the fact Derek hadn't responded to his messages. The stalker had paid a private investigator to find his real address. Not quite sure what he was going to do but Derek must have felt pretty concerned to remove all his good work from the internet.
This stalkers stupid actions have denied us all an inspiration and I hope they find him soon so Derek can get his life back and resume his vlogging.
Good luck Derek. Come back soon.
Update:-
It seems everything is now Ok with Derek but he's struggling with getting his parents to understand and accept who he is. He is supposed to be coming back in the summer but it seems unlikely now its been so long.
You can follow him on Daily Booth http://dailybooth.com/Rosewhip137
Please read For Parents - please be understanding for a letter from Derek to his parents.
Update again 04/2011:
The good news is that Derek is back on Blog TV and has done a couple of shows. They are a bit random at the moment so if you want to know when they are then sign up for Blog TV and subscribe to rosewhip137. http://www.blogtv.com/people/rosewhip137
It's good to see him back.
You can follow him on Daily Booth http://dailybooth.com/Rosewhip137
Please read For Parents - please be understanding for a letter from Derek to his parents.
Update again 04/2011:
The good news is that Derek is back on Blog TV and has done a couple of shows. They are a bit random at the moment so if you want to know when they are then sign up for Blog TV and subscribe to rosewhip137. http://www.blogtv.com/people/rosewhip137
It's good to see him back.
I also hope Derek is ok and come back soon! :)
ReplyDeletei just discovered r0sewhip in a great video called we're gay, but... i wanted to know more about him since there have been quite a few people telling me his vlog was amazing. im sad to see he is gone, and that he has such a scary predicament. as a victim of cyber-stalking i know how crazy it can be...good luck derek i hope you are ok!
ReplyDeleteI keep hoping to hear updates of some sort any Derek. It's been a couple years now, but now and then i come across one of his videos and it re-ignites the curiosity about how he is and what has been happening with him.
ReplyDeleteI wish my best fit Derek and i keep the hope alive that he will return again!
Derek, you were an inspiration to me! I had just come about and you gave me SO much strength!! Please take care!