Aziz Ansari used his latest pop-up show in New York City to discuss the sexual misconduct allegations brought against him.

Last year, sexual misconduct allegations were levied against comedian Aziz Ansari. For many of his fans, it was an incredibly disheartening revelation, as Ansari often portrays himself onstage as a guy who stands up for the rights of women.

For his part, Ansari hadn’t really come out to discuss the allegations publicly until a recent pop-up stand-up show in New York City. And while there is the continued discussion about how these allegations rarely seem to impact the career of the men accused of sexual misconduct and sexual assault (see Louis C.K., Bryan Singer, and Chris Hardwick), Ansari did attempt to address the allegations in a more thoughtful way than many of the other men accused.

As Vulture reports, Ansari said that he waited so long to speak out because he wanted time to process and figure out just what to say. He also admitted that it was simply terrifying to talk about, but ultimately he hopes his story helps other men act a bit more thoughtfully and become more aware of their partner’s needs while on dates.

“There were times I felt really upset and humiliated and embarrassed, and ultimately I just felt terrible this person felt this way. But you know, after a year, how I feel about it is, I hope it was a step forward. It made me think about a lot, and I hope I’ve become a better person. If that has made not just me but other guys think about this, and just be more thoughtful and aware and willing to go that extra mile, and make sure someone else is comfortable in that moment, that’s a good thing.”

It is great to see Aziz Ansari attempting to address the allegations against him in a thoughtful way, and that he’s trying to encourage other men to become more considerate.

Of course, Ansari’s choice of venue for this conversation shouldn’t be ignored. He chose to discuss the allegations against him in one of his own comedy shows, in front of an audience there to see him (and, presumably, more willing to give him the benefit of the doubt).

It is certainly far from perfect and highlights the low bar Ansari had to clear to be seen as someone thoughtfully addressing very troubling accusations. However, since it is so rare to see this kind of a discussion come from allegations brought forth in the #MeToo movement, we can hope this is an important, albeit small, step forward in how we discuss consent.