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Hi, I'm Kevin, and I make YouTube videos. Support me if you like!

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Reading Harry Potter for the First Time! - Chamber of Secrets Ch. 14-18
September 30, 2015 12:42:29
Reading Harry Potter for the First Time! - Chamber of Secrets Ch. 14-18
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Reading Harry Potter for the First Time! - Chamber of Secrets Ch. 14-18

I finally finished the book! Gonna get started on Prisoner of Askaban very soon. I'm gonna try to make the next series of videos even better so I look forward to your feedback.

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September 30, 2015 12:42:29

Ignore Hate Comments
September 22, 2015 13:49:32
Ignore Hate Comments
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Ignore Hate Comments

I made this video pretty quickly and there's no script so it's not as polished as a normal video. But I wanted to share this with you guys because I often get questions and comments about the topic :)

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September 22, 2015 13:49:32

Kathleen F Anderson Again well said. I tell my students if you give something that you feel is negative, energy, you'll only increase its negativity. I teach painting.

September 22, 2015 14:06:57 · Reply

Reading Harry Potter for the First Time! - Chamber of Secrets Ch. 11-13
September 14, 2015 08:06:27
Reading Harry Potter for the First Time! - Chamber of Secrets Ch. 11-13
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Reading Harry Potter for the First Time! - Chamber of Secrets Ch. 11-13

Almost done with the book! I'll be moving on to Prisoner of Askaban soon :)

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September 14, 2015 08:06:27

Kathleen F Anderson I don't see a thumbs up button!

September 14, 2015 11:46:21 · Reply

the1janitor Well I mostly meant on YouTube. On patreon, you click the heart!

September 14, 2015 13:30:41 · Reply

Let's Talk about School REDUX
September 10, 2015 01:30:52
Let's Talk About School REDUX
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Watch Dan's video next!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9U9SI8JVyM Dan's International Perspectives Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXQzXEbDHF8 Miss Music's video: https://www.youtube.com/...
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Let's Talk about School REDUX

In this video, we continue the conversation that we started with Dan Brown and his audience on the topic of Education. Be sure to check out Dan's video after you watch this one!

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September 10, 2015 01:30:52

RE: Dear Fat People (or 'Criticism vs Censorship')
September 9, 2015 03:37:59
RE: Dear Fat People (or 'Criticism vs Censorship')
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RE: Dear Fat People (or 'Criticism vs Censorship')



This video is not about Fat Shaming, I made 

a video about that

 a while back that you can watch. This video is about how the internet tends to respond to things they deem offensive or harmful. I made this video pretty fast so I’m not sure if my point comes across thoroughly, but we’ll see :)



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September 9, 2015 03:37:59

RE: Kim Davis
September 5, 2015 01:07:49
RE: Kim Davis
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RE: Kim Davis

For the next entry into the RE: series I discuss Kim Davis, a county clerk who has made headlines for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, and was jailed for this. She cites religious freedom as her reasons, but as you might imagine, I don't but it.

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September 5, 2015 01:07:49

Let's Talk about School! A Collaborative Conversation ft. Dan Brown
August 31, 2015 23:18:19
Let's Talk about School! A Collaborative Conversation ft. Dan Brown
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA2UUt7JXpo&feature=youtu.be
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Let's Talk about School! A Collaborative Conversation ft. Dan Brown



Yo guys, 

Dan Brown, aka pogobat 

and I are starting a collaborative conversation on the topic of school, since it’s about that time of year once again where people are starting the school grind. This time, we’d like the hear YOUR thoughts! Send us video responses and we’ll discuss them in a video! If you want to send a video please do so by this THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD!! All the info should be in the video:)



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August 31, 2015 23:18:19

Reading Harry Potter for the First Time! -- Chamber of Secrets Ch. 8-10
August 28, 2015 04:58:50
Reading Harry Potter for the First Time! -- Chamber of Secrets Ch. 8-10
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Reading Harry Potter for the First Time! -- Chamber of Secrets Ch. 8-10



Hi guys, I read more of the second Harry Potter book, here’s my reaction to it :)


Let me know if you like/hate these videos and if you have any ideas about how to make it better!

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August 28, 2015 04:58:50

Juli You know, this is kinda fun. Like being in a bookclub, but on your own time : )

August 28, 2015 20:07:05 · Reply

Toxic Relationships
August 17, 2015 12:27:42
Toxic Relationships
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Toxic Relationships



Here's the latest vlog. I got the idea for this video from a question I received on Tumblr about ways to improve one's attitude. I suggested one way would be to remove toxic people from your life, but I thought a bit more about the question of toxic people and thought I would expand on it in a video.



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August 17, 2015 12:27:42

mcf Dig it. FWIW, I think one of your real strengths is clearly articulating ideas that people might have heard/been thinking about, but couldn't really wrap their heads around. That's damn hard to do, and you successfully do it very consistently.

August 17, 2015 12:40:14 · Reply

Reading Harry Potter for the First Time - Introduction
August 6, 2015 04:17:00
Reading Harry Potter for the First Time - Introduction
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August 6, 2015 04:17:00

Advice For My Younger Self
August 1, 2015 00:34:55
Advice For My Younger Self (Ad Free!)
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August 1, 2015 00:34:55

What news/social media stories matter to you recently?
July 29, 2015 22:19:21
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July 29, 2015 22:19:21

Tiiu As I live in North-Eastern Europe (Estonia), I'm concerned of Russia's actions. They are constantly violating EU's borders (unauthorised fighter jets and sometimes ships crossing the borders), deploying military near the borders and conducting military exercises. There is a lot of rhetoric and propaganda in Russian media against EU and Baltic States. It seems more and more that Putin is slightly mad and I'm afraid of our safety.

July 30, 2015 15:00:12 · Reply

GoodyZarr I live in Sweden and I agree that it is a good topic but you might have too read allot about it since it is some history behind it too. Most of it is a modern day story but some history is mixed in.

August 3, 2015 07:22:53 · Reply

Daniel Morrisey That's a a really good point Virginia. Looks like that should be The1Janitor's next video.

July 30, 2015 23:46:43 · Reply

Joy Nash When I see stories about the 20 or so presidential candidates, who range from meh to truly disturbing, I find myself wondering if minorities and young people will make the effort to vote next year. In the face of the corporate takeover of election financing, do young people and minorities believe their vote counts?

August 1, 2015 18:58:17 · Reply

RE: Sandra Bland
July 24, 2015 16:25:21
RE: Sandra Bland
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RE: Sandra Bland

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An entry into a hopefully ongoing series where we discuss major events in news and pop culture.

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July 24, 2015 16:25:21

My Thesis Statement
July 17, 2015 03:24:13
My Thesis Statement
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July 17, 2015 03:24:13

Changes to Rewards coming soon
June 19, 2015 03:04:51
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June 19, 2015 03:04:51

Transracial is Not a Thing
June 17, 2015 11:14:23
Transracial is Not a Thing
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Transracial is Not a Thing

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Many people asked me to cover this, although I somewhat took a different angle than most things I've seen and read. I'm not sure if I explained myself as thoroughly as I wanted, but hopefully you can get something out of it.

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June 17, 2015 11:14:23

It's Not a Competition
June 8, 2015 09:16:29
It's Not a Competition
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It's Not a Competition

Just because I'm interested in one thing doesn't imply that all other things are unimportant.

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June 8, 2015 09:16:29

Incredulity
May 28, 2015 23:58:05
Incredulity
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Incredulity

I have discussed similar things before, like basically acknowledging the possibility of you being wrong, or making sure you’ve fully researched and gained information on something before you dismiss those who disagree. In this video I try to apply a technical logic concept to practical life.

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May 28, 2015 23:58:05

Inclusive Language
May 22, 2015 23:05:41
Inclusive Language
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Inclusive Language

Sorry it's been a couple weeks since my last video. My tripod broke and my A/C was out and it was just altogether a sad situation lol. Anyway, here's the latest video. Let me know your thoughts ^_^

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May 22, 2015 23:05:41

Kathleen F Anderson Thanks for the explanation, Kevin, but I've noticed that I haven't heard from you. So before I heard your excuse I thought when I listened to this video, "WOW, this is so well done, of course it's taken him a while to put it out." I don't for a minute believe that, technical difficulties or not, that, "Oh well, it was merely technical difficulties and he just whips these things out." Aside from my meanderings, this is a great piece. I love your attitude, your processes, your involvement. You deserve all success. Thank you. I know any number of people I'd like to hear you.

May 29, 2015 00:44:21 · Reply

May 14, 2015 10:54:08
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Hi guys, if you didn’t know already, I have a Spreadshirt shop where you can buy the1janitor merch (mostly t-shirts). I’m going to clean up my shop and remove a lot of stuff very soon, so you might want to check it out and see if there’s anything you want. Most of the t-shirts I am removing are on sale for cheap right now. You can browse the shop here: http://the1janitor.com/store to see everything that is available so far, but for convenience, here are links to items on sale (these items are being removed from the shop. probably forever so if you want one nows the time, especially since they are cheaper than before): http://the1janitor.spreadshirt.com/holla-men-A13377771 http://the1janitor.spreadshirt.com/das-jus-me-doe-yellow-women-A14790523 http://the1janitor.spreadshirt.com/das-jus-me-doe-yellow-men-A14790551 http://the1janitor.spreadshirt.com/bye-women-A14790579 http://the1janitor.spreadshirt.com/bye-men-A14790595 http://the1janitor.spreadshirt.com/das-jus-me-doe-women-A13203655 http://the1janitor.spreadshirt.com/das-jus-me-doe-men-A13203650 Also, keep an eye out, new designs are coming real soon :) My t-shirts have mainly been a way for people to support me, and you know just kinda so you can say you have a the1janitor shirt. But I want to get some real pro-quality designs in there, things that you might actually wear even if you didn’t know who I was, so that’s the reason I’m doing a clean up of the shop. My favorite and the most popular designs will remain in the shop though. Just keep an eye out for what’s to come :)

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May 14, 2015 10:54:08

April 29, 2015 01:46:34
3 Things that are Okay
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In my latest video I talk about a few things that we often fret about ourselves, that are actually not only okay, but inevitable and necessary.

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April 29, 2015 01:46:34

Kimberley Ford Good topic, Kevin. I've come to realise with many of these things is that we just need to relax and get on with life. We create more problems for ourselves by over-thinking things and worrying.

May 2, 2015 08:20:52 · Reply

Where "the1janitor" comes from
April 17, 2015 01:06:22
The story of "the1janitor"
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April 17, 2015 01:06:22

6 Problems with the Death Penalty
April 15, 2015 06:11:03
6 Problems with the Death Penalty
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6 Problems with the Death Penalty

I get asked relatively frequently about my feelings towards the death penalty, and I've never really made a video about it until now.

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April 15, 2015 06:11:03

April 10, 2015 04:01:19
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April 10, 2015 04:01:19

April 9, 2015 06:08:08
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Recently, YouTuber Dan Brown had a conversation with his audience about women’s issues, using some of my videos as a starting point for the discussion. You can find links to his videos in the description of the video on YouTube Here’s my addition to the conversation and what I gathered from the discussion.

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April 9, 2015 06:08:08

Joy Nash Kevin, thanks for another thoughtful video. Every person's experience and story is valuable in informing our world view!

April 9, 2015 11:05:35 · Reply

Kimberley Ford A very good point, Kevin, about some people immediately turning negative at the mention of feminism. I experience this from some women at the very mention of the word and wonder what messages are actually being received. I am sure the women I know do not object to being considered people, and would be horrified if they realised how big their misunderstanding was. It's just so hard to get past that immediate wall that gets thrown up.

April 11, 2015 06:48:46 · Reply

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