Terps - Page 18

AquaBlue · 03-21-2008, 04:17 PM

You're wrong in all points.

Etoile · 03-21-2008, 04:18 PM

I've got plenty of evidence. Where's yours?

AquaBlue · 03-21-2008, 04:19 PM

So do I Etoile. What you just posted is good evidence in itself.

**Reba** · 03-21-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chase

Just an interjection on naming: I was a baby when my four-year-old deaf sister bestowed my name. Because of a prominent chin, my name is the thumb of the C sign on the chin.

Okay, the rub is that's on the lower (female) half of the face so it looks like it might be "Chaseleen" Even though I'm 6' 1" and 210 pounds, I get smirks from deafies my sister introduces.

I say my name by the two hand ASL sign for chase.

Aww . . .

Anij · 03-21-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etoile

Wait, are you new to the Internet? Come on, be serious. You thought all you were going to get was motivation?

Good for you. But you had better start using your methods to train yourself to be less aggressive and more flexible, because you will need to be that way as an interpreter. Also, by what method are you evaluating that you are "doing fine as is" because I still haven't seen any willingness to demonstrate your skills.

Whose loss is that? Seriously, it sounds like you're making threats here. Why am I affected by you not visiting this thread? Am I supposed to feel guilty here?

Uh, you seem to have not been paying attention. We have tried and tried to help you, and you have continued in your ways. You have brought this on yourself, we are not being harsh and cruel...we are being real in the face of insanity.

You really need to shape up your attitude if you're going to be a terp. Sorry, but that's the way it is.

Thank you Etoile

Ariakkas · 03-21-2008, 07:00 PM

heh i gave up like 5 pages ago.

while i admit i've had stand-off moments with terps on this board before as well....everyone has done nothing but bend over backwards for you AB, and you dont want to listen to any idea that may conflict with what you are already going to do anyway.

you come off as very rigid, aggressive, and needy.

you live in a major metropolitan area, yet are unable to find anything other than a library. i was flabbergasted when i read that you'd be willing to drive 100 miles...there is no reason to be sitting at home reading books...none.

Deaf people dont advertise on the net because their life is not an open book, and their job in life is not to teach asl to new people. they are going about thier daily lives and get together to enjoy each others company. its really not very fun to sit around with a bunch of new signers who end up voicing to each other anyway....thats prolly why you dont see many silent dinners etc.

when you stop thinking that they owe it to you to teach you the language, you'll start realizing that if you want to be involved, you are the one who is gonna have to do the work.

**Interpretrator** · 03-21-2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ariakkas

while i admit i've had stand-off moments with terps on this board before as well....everyone has done nothing but bend over backwards for you AB, and you dont want to listen to any idea that may conflict with what you are already going to do anyway.

Absolutely. And this is why I haven't tried too hard in this thread. None so deaf as those who will not hear. Props to those of you who have tried so hard.

Quote:

I thought (wrongly) that all I was going to get was motivating thoughts from Terps.

You did think wrongly that if you brought terrible ideas about learning ASL and becoming an interpreter that we would welcome those ideas with open arms. I find it absolutely astonishing that you feel you know better than the incredibly experienced terps posting here (I don't include myself in that as Etoile and Reba are more experienced than I am). You are the first exception I can think of in a while to the rule that the people around here are incredibly encouraging and supportive of new interpreters. Why would that be, I wonder -- our problem, or yours?

Open your mind and grow a thicker skin. You have an EIGHTEEN PAGE thread of people trying to help and give advice. You are rude and selfish for expecting every page of that to be agreeing with your bad plans and bad ideas. Your attitude is offensive to me as a former professional in the field you want to enter, and as a member of this forum.

Good luck; I can't read this thread anymore.

AquaBlue · 03-21-2008, 08:45 PM

Go to hell Interpretrator. Who gives a crap about what you think?

AquaBlue · 03-21-2008, 08:53 PM

Hey Ariakkas, don't let the door hit you on your way out! Good riddance!

AquaBlue · 03-21-2008, 09:07 PM

In here most Terps (or signers) think that I am a bunching bag. Well it's time for me to defend myself. I am sick of the abuse.

AquaBlue · 03-21-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ariakkas

heh i gave up like 5 pages ago.

while i admit i've had stand-off moments with terps on this board before as well....everyone has done nothing but bend over backwards for you AB, and you dont want to listen to any idea that may conflict with what you are already going to do anyway.

you come off as very rigid, aggressive, and needy.

you live in a major metropolitan area, yet are unable to find anything other than a library. i was flabbergasted when i read that you'd be willing to drive 100 miles...there is no reason to be sitting at home reading books...none.

Deaf people dont advertise on the net because their life is not an open book, and their job in life is not to teach asl to new people. they are going about thier daily lives and get together to enjoy each others company. its really not very fun to sit around with a bunch of new signers who end up voicing to each other anyway....thats prolly why you dont see many silent dinners etc.

when you stop thinking that they owe it to you to teach you the language, you'll start realizing that if you want to be involved, you are the one who is gonna have to do the work.

Quote:

heh i gave up like 5 pages ago.

while i admit i've had stand-off moments with terps on this board before as well....everyone has done nothing but bend over backwards for you AB, and you dont want to listen to any idea that may conflict with what you are already going to do anyway.

you come off as very rigid, aggressive, and needy.

you live in a major metropolitan area, yet are unable to find anything other than a library. i was flabbergasted when i read that you'd be willing to drive 100 miles...there is no reason to be sitting at home reading books...none.

Deaf people dont advertise on the net because their life is not an open book, and their job in life is not to teach asl to new people. they are going about thier daily lives and get together to enjoy each others company. its really not very fun to sit around with a bunch of new signers who end up voicing to each other anyway....thats prolly why you dont see many silent dinners etc.

when you stop thinking that they owe it to you to teach you the language, you'll start realizing that if you want to be involved, you are the one who is gonna have to do the work.

What a couple of boneheads. Boy I am sure glad that they are history! We can all do do without those idiots.

Anij · 03-21-2008, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AquaBlue

In here most Terps (or signers) think that I am a bunching bag. Well it's time for me to defend myself. I am sick of the abuse.

To whom are you defending yourself ?
You've alienated the interpreters, you've alienated the Deaf, you've alienated Parents, spouses, children of Deaf, you've alienated ASL students - you don't have anyone to defend yourself to ...

AB ... I've tried... but I'm tired ...

As a hh/Deaf member of this board, and someone who is grateful for access to interpreters weekly - from what I've seen of you in this thread, even if you were the most skilled interpreter there was ...

As you are right now... I would never request, nor accept you as an interpreter for myself - I would in fact likely send you home, and go without (and I've never asked an interpreter to leave)
As painful as that might be to hear ... you need to hear it, understand it... and process it. I would rather get 30% and use paper. period.

SKSK

AquaBlue · 03-21-2008, 09:35 PM

Anij, you have been an ace in all this. You know that I would no say anything bad about you. In fact, you are one of the ones who have honestly help me. Please don't you leave. I respect you and value your advice. I am just getting rid of all the bad apples. Clening house if you will. Stay please. You are not my target.

AquaBlue · 03-21-2008, 09:38 PM

Anij, you know that you are not included in all this. Truly, why on earth would I mentioned such things about you? It is only a loud minority that is trying to bring me down. Not you my friend. Stay.

Ariakkas · 03-21-2008, 10:34 PM

this thread reminds me of my everquest days, i haven't seen a meltdown this good in a loooong time...wow.

AquaBlue · 03-21-2008, 10:35 PM

Reba and jillio (among a few others) have been helpful as well. I would hate to see them go. My aim is not set on them either. So please do not think it is. So please remain on this thread. My ears are open to your words.

AquaBlue · 03-21-2008, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ariakkas

this thread reminds me of my everquest days, i haven't seen a meltdown this good in a loooong time...wow.

I thought you said you were going Ariakkas!? Please, for goodness sakes, leave already. Do me that last favor. Please. Pretty please with sugar on top. I beg of you to stay clear of this thread. Your words are useless to me so stop coming around. Don't be a pest.

AquaBlue · 03-21-2008, 10:55 PM

shel90 also is a kind soul who tries to help me. You are not included among those I feel are trying to bash me down.

AquaBlue · 03-21-2008, 10:56 PM

Remember everyone, I am only defending myself. That's all.

RDC_girl · 03-22-2008, 01:27 AM

AB - I want to give you a heads up for when you become an interpreter.... people will tell you what they dont like about you, or what you need to work on! They will not "soften" it... They will be straight forward. It is not meant to be hurtful but for a hearie it can be...

I had to get used to it myself... I wear my heart on my sleeve... hearing that I am bad at classifiers was tough but I know I need to work on them...

AquaBlue · 03-22-2008, 01:43 AM

RDC_girl...I am so tired right now of all the shit from a few members here, that I am seriously thinking about ending my membership on AD. I do not want to do that but if I do decide to ends it, I'll do so soon. I know this, I would never treat another soul in the manner I have been treated by some (not all) on this thread. It is all so unjust.

And now it seems that everyone has given my the cold shoulder. What a sad turn of events.

AquaBlue · 03-22-2008, 01:53 AM

Now I will surrender this news. I have been going through some severe Bi-Polar episodes for the last two days and that fact may have contributed to my venting some here a little too harshly. In fact I am pretty sure of it. But that does not remove the other fact that I have been treated wrongly.

RDC_girl · 03-22-2008, 01:54 AM

you have to remember that it is a Different Culture... Different rules... Interpreters have their own Culture too.

AquaBlue · 03-22-2008, 01:57 AM

Terps have their own culture? Since when??

RDC_girl · 03-22-2008, 02:18 AM

well think about it... they are part of the hearing culture and a visitor in the Deaf Culture... both cultures are very different so they mesh to an interpreter culture..

RDC_girl · 03-22-2008, 02:19 AM

I am only speaking on what I have witnessed... Interpreters stick together... At every lecture I go to... all 5-10 interpreters (not terping the lecture) sit together.

AquaBlue · 03-22-2008, 02:23 AM

Well RDC_girl, sitting together and being a part of a culture are two different things. I created a poll about your reply. Click here to view it if you like.

RDC_girl · 03-22-2008, 02:31 AM

i replied

AquaBlue · 03-22-2008, 03:32 AM

I am feeling slightly better as of now. That must be a record for me. Usually the mental downtime is a few weeks so I am pleasantly surprised.

Thank goodness I feel a little better. That blackness is hard to deal with.

Do you guys know how many bridges I have burned (in the past) because of my bi-polar behavior? Tons! People are not forgiving- they hold on to grudges and won't return with a forgiving heart. They do not understand that it is my illness responding. They think it’s me. Ooh well…there nothing I can do about that: It’s just my reality.

No wonder I'm a loner in the world.

Rule number one for me is to always keep a sense of humor about life's situtations. If I couldn't do that, I would be dead by now.

AquaBlue · 03-22-2008, 03:56 AM

Nearly all (or all actually) of my friendships in the past have ended because of my illness (the behavior associated with it). Former friends have either never understood (accepted) the reasons for my harsh talk, or they have not believed me- they think it is an excuse for some odd reason.

For those who think I made up excuses I would of loved to have my psychiatrist with me in order for him to instruct them about the causes of my behavior. Maybe that way they would see things as they are and know that I am (in reality) a good guy. Not a bitter scrooge.

I think it’s odd that people terminated associating with me because, in my normal self, I am mellow yellow...mister peace and quiet. But again, those things are out of hands.

The few friends I have now (less than a hand full) still stick around because for some miraculous reason, I have not experienced a bipolar event in their presence. So I cherish what I have while I have it because I do not know if tomorrow I will lose such ones.

Boy I have gone way off topic. Sorry.

03-21-2008, 04:17 PM	#511 (permalink)
AquaBlue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,031	You're wrong in all points. __________________ __

03-21-2008, 04:19 PM	#513 (permalink)
AquaBlue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,031	So do I Etoile. What you just posted is good evidence in itself. __________________ __

03-21-2008, 08:45 PM	#518 (permalink)
AquaBlue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,031	Go to hell Interpretrator. Who gives a crap about what you think? __________________ __

03-21-2008, 08:53 PM	#519 (permalink)
AquaBlue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,031	Hey Ariakkas, don't let the door hit you on your way out! Good riddance! __________________ __

03-21-2008, 09:07 PM	#520 (permalink)
AquaBlue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,031	In here most Terps (or signers) think that I am a bunching bag. Well it's time for me to defend myself. I am sick of the abuse. __________________ __

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03-21-2008, 04:18 PM	#512 (permalink)
Etoile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,184	I've got plenty of evidence. Where's yours?

03-21-2008, 07:00 PM	#516 (permalink)
Ariakkas Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 237	heh i gave up like 5 pages ago. while i admit i've had stand-off moments with terps on this board before as well....everyone has done nothing but bend over backwards for you AB, and you dont want to listen to any idea that may conflict with what you are already going to do anyway. you come off as very rigid, aggressive, and needy. you live in a major metropolitan area, yet are unable to find anything other than a library. i was flabbergasted when i read that you'd be willing to drive 100 miles...there is no reason to be sitting at home reading books...none. Deaf people dont advertise on the net because their life is not an open book, and their job in life is not to teach asl to new people. they are going about thier daily lives and get together to enjoy each others company. its really not very fun to sit around with a bunch of new signers who end up voicing to each other anyway....thats prolly why you dont see many silent dinners etc. when you stop thinking that they owe it to you to teach you the language, you'll start realizing that if you want to be involved, you are the one who is gonna have to do the work.

03-21-2008, 09:35 PM	#523 (permalink)
AquaBlue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,031	Anij, you have been an ace in all this. You know that I would no say anything bad about you. In fact, you are one of the ones who have honestly help me. Please don't you leave. I respect you and value your advice. I am just getting rid of all the bad apples. Clening house if you will. Stay please. You are not my target. __________________ __

03-21-2008, 09:38 PM	#524 (permalink)
AquaBlue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,031	Anij, you know that you are not included in all this. Truly, why on earth would I mentioned such things about you? It is only a loud minority that is trying to bring me down. Not you my friend. Stay. __________________ __

03-21-2008, 10:34 PM	#525 (permalink)
Ariakkas Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 237	this thread reminds me of my everquest days, i haven't seen a meltdown this good in a loooong time...wow.

03-21-2008, 10:35 PM	#526 (permalink)
AquaBlue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,031	Reba and jillio (among a few others) have been helpful as well. I would hate to see them go. My aim is not set on them either. So please do not think it is. So please remain on this thread. My ears are open to your words. __________________ __

03-21-2008, 10:55 PM	#528 (permalink)
AquaBlue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,031	shel90 also is a kind soul who tries to help me. You are not included among those I feel are trying to bash me down. __________________ __

03-21-2008, 10:56 PM	#529 (permalink)
AquaBlue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,031	Remember everyone, I am only defending myself. That's all. __________________ __

03-22-2008, 01:27 AM	#530 (permalink)
RDC_girl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 489	AB - I want to give you a heads up for when you become an interpreter.... people will tell you what they dont like about you, or what you need to work on! They will not "soften" it... They will be straight forward. It is not meant to be hurtful but for a hearie it can be... I had to get used to it myself... I wear my heart on my sleeve... hearing that I am bad at classifiers was tough but I know I need to work on them...

03-22-2008, 01:43 AM	#531 (permalink)
AquaBlue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,031	RDC_girl...I am so tired right now of all the shit from a few members here, that I am seriously thinking about ending my membership on AD. I do not want to do that but if I do decide to ends it, I'll do so soon. I know this, I would never treat another soul in the manner I have been treated by some (not all) on this thread. It is all so unjust. And now it seems that everyone has given my the cold shoulder. What a sad turn of events. __________________ __

03-22-2008, 01:53 AM	#532 (permalink)
AquaBlue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,031	Now I will surrender this news. I have been going through some severe Bi-Polar episodes for the last two days and that fact may have contributed to my venting some here a little too harshly. In fact I am pretty sure of it. But that does not remove the other fact that I have been treated wrongly. __________________ __

03-22-2008, 01:54 AM	#533 (permalink)
RDC_girl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 489	you have to remember that it is a Different Culture... Different rules... Interpreters have their own Culture too.

03-22-2008, 01:57 AM	#534 (permalink)
AquaBlue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,031	Terps have their own culture? Since when?? __________________ __

03-22-2008, 02:18 AM	#535 (permalink)
RDC_girl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 489	well think about it... they are part of the hearing culture and a visitor in the Deaf Culture... both cultures are very different so they mesh to an interpreter culture..

03-22-2008, 02:19 AM	#536 (permalink)
RDC_girl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 489	I am only speaking on what I have witnessed... Interpreters stick together... At every lecture I go to... all 5-10 interpreters (not terping the lecture) sit together.

03-22-2008, 02:23 AM	#537 (permalink)
AquaBlue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,031	Well RDC_girl, sitting together and being a part of a culture are two different things. I created a poll about your reply. Click here to view it if you like. __________________ __

03-22-2008, 02:31 AM	#538 (permalink)
RDC_girl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 489	i replied

03-22-2008, 03:32 AM	#539 (permalink)
AquaBlue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,031	I am feeling slightly better as of now. That must be a record for me. Usually the mental downtime is a few weeks so I am pleasantly surprised. Thank goodness I feel a little better. That blackness is hard to deal with. Do you guys know how many bridges I have burned (in the past) because of my bi-polar behavior? Tons! People are not forgiving- they hold on to grudges and won't return with a forgiving heart. They do not understand that it is my illness responding. They think it’s me. Ooh well…there nothing I can do about that: It’s just my reality. No wonder I'm a loner in the world. Rule number one for me is to always keep a sense of humor about life's situtations. If I couldn't do that, I would be dead by now. __________________ __

03-22-2008, 03:56 AM	#540 (permalink)
AquaBlue Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,031	Nearly all (or all actually) of my friendships in the past have ended because of my illness (the behavior associated with it). Former friends have either never understood (accepted) the reasons for my harsh talk, or they have not believed me- they think it is an excuse for some odd reason. For those who think I made up excuses I would of loved to have my psychiatrist with me in order for him to instruct them about the causes of my behavior. Maybe that way they would see things as they are and know that I am (in reality) a good guy. Not a bitter scrooge. I think it’s odd that people terminated associating with me because, in my normal self, I am mellow yellow...mister peace and quiet. But again, those things are out of hands. The few friends I have now (less than a hand full) still stick around because for some miraculous reason, I have not experienced a bipolar event in their presence. So I cherish what I have while I have it because I do not know if tomorrow I will lose such ones. Boy I have gone way off topic. Sorry. __________________ __

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