Snubbing the Deaf community? - Page 6

jillio · 10-28-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

"Normal" is a setting on a washing machine. I don't think it applies to people.

Not in my world. Too subjective.

BoW · 11-06-2009, 09:53 PM

Too many deafies are whiners!

shel90 · 11-06-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BoW

Too many deafies are whiners!

Well, you are whining about deafies!

KristinaB · 11-06-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BoW

Too many deafies are whiners!

From what I've seen, most of the whiney deaffies are the late-deafened. It is very hard to adjust. I don't mean to whine but sometimes it comes out that way. I personally feel that I can now empathize with others in my position and I understand more and more of the issues that the deaf community has to deal with. Having been on both sides (hearing and deaf) I think I prefer the deaf, but I have to live with the hearing. I would never "snub" the deaf community, just like I can't "snub" the hearing. I would like to co-exist with both and I know it can be done. There are a bunch on AD that are doing just that.

sallylou · 11-06-2009, 10:18 PM

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From what I've seen, most of the whiney deaffies are the late-deafened.

There's a difference between talking about issues/getting support and alleged "whineyness." I think that I've adjusted well, if I do say so myself.

shel90 · 11-06-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

There's a difference between talking about issues/getting support and alleged "whineyness." I think that I've adjusted well, if I do say so myself.

I can say that you have adjusted pretty well.

This is a place to come and vent our frustrations so if anyone whines, let them. It is good to get it all out.

However, if someone is bothered by that when it has nothing to do with that person, come on! That's silly. Just my opinion.

sallylou · 11-06-2009, 10:28 PM

Thanks, shel.

Yea, the what bothers me about hearies is a thread like that. Just blowing off steam on that one.

shel90 · 11-06-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

Thanks, shel.

Yea, the what bothers me about hearies is a thread like that. Just blowing off steam on that one.

Oh well..let them be bothered by it.

Anyways, I LOVE your avatar! That's hilarous!

sallylou · 11-06-2009, 10:31 PM

When I found this avatar, I thought it was hysterical. Sort of sums up life these days!

deafskeptic · 11-06-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bottesini

Oh dear. I would go after you with a lot of sarcastic invective, but I am feeling mellow and these nasty little childish taunts of yours will be removed anyway.

Lol. I'm not in such a mellow mood. i think he should be poked with a hot branding iron.

souggy · 11-06-2009, 10:39 PM

What would it say, deafskeptic?

deafskeptic · 11-06-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

When I found this avatar, I thought it was hysterical. Sort of sums up life these days!

Lol i love your avtar.. it's not everyday you see a street named OMGWTF.

sallylou · 11-06-2009, 10:44 PM

Ok, I can go there. Grab torches and pitchforks, too.

deafskeptic · 11-06-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by souggy

What would it say, deafskeptic?

He'd be branded troll.

deafskeptic · 11-06-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

Ok, I can go there. Grab torches and pitchforks, too.

He he, he certainly is getting a warm welcome.

Bottesini · 11-06-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by deafskeptic

He'd be branded troll.

What fun! I will hit him with my cane, and while he is covering his head, you guys can apply the stamp.

souggy · 11-06-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by deafskeptic

He'd be branded troll.

I was thinking

"DEAF POWER!"

Bottesini · 11-06-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

Ok, I can go there. Grab torches and pitchforks, too.

I hate it when I am the one to do this, but I am low vision and the picture is too small.

I am curious what it is?

sallylou · 11-06-2009, 10:50 PM

There's a better image now.

shel90 · 11-06-2009, 10:51 PM

Stamp him with the "Deaf power" stamp!

Bottesini · 11-06-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

There's a better image now.

Cute. I never noticed how much we look like Simpson's before.

deafskeptic · 11-07-2009, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by souggy

I was thinking

"DEAF POWER!"

Lol. I like your brand better.

Lighthouse77 · 11-07-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shel90

The other day, I was talking to my friend and she told me meeting this girl who is deaf but didnt know sign language. My friend told her about the Deaf community and ASL and the girl told her that she already knew about it but wasnt interested. She told my friend that she doesnt need the Deaf community and is not interested in meeting members of the Deaf community. Now, my question is...why say something like that? To me, this person and whoever else says that are snubbing the Deaf community for no reason. There are many of us who are part of it who want to be considered as equal humans so when people say stuff like that, they are looking down on us and basically saying that we arent worthy enough of their time.

I know I have my issues with the hearing world but I would never say "I dont need the hearing world and not interested in meeting any members of the hearing community." If I did, I would have missed out on great friendships with many hearing people, my hubby for one.

What do you think?

Some deaf people who grew up with spoken language probably feel overwhelmed by it that the thought of learning a new language such as sign language is too exhausting for them. I don't know that's her case, but it is on my case. I'm tired to the point that I'm scare to learn a new language that would make me more exhausted. Spoken language have left a bitter taste in my mouth, but I have no choice but keep using it (especially when none of my family know sign language.. we all are older now so it gets harder)

shel90 · 11-07-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lighthouse77

Some deaf people who grew up with spoken language probably feel overwhelmed by it that the thought of learning a new language such as sign language is too exhausting for them. I don't know that's her case, but it is on my case. I'm tired to the point that I'm scare to learn a new language that would make me more exhausted. Spoken language have left a bitter taste in my mouth, but I have no choice but keep using it (especially when none of my family know sign language.. we all are older now so it gets harder)

At least you are honest about it instead of saying something stupid like "I dont need the Deaf community."

rockin'robin · 11-07-2009, 11:50 AM

My sisters keep sending me music videos (via email)! I used to just delete them....now I just reply and say "WTF"!.....Did ya forgot ya got a deaf sister?

Being "in-between" isn't easy. And being deaf since birth is even harder.

KristinaB · 11-07-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

There's a difference between talking about issues/getting support and alleged "whineyness." I think that I've adjusted well, if I do say so myself.

I really wasn't saying that specific people or all late-deafened people are "whineyness". I guess I wasn't really making much sense yesterday and I apologize if it came out wrong.

KristinaB · 11-07-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rockin'robin

My sisters keep sending me music videos (via email)! I used to just delete them....now I just reply and say "WTF"!.....Did ya forgot ya got a deaf sister?

Being "in-between" isn't easy. And being deaf since birth is even harder.

I also get them from friends and family. Kind of makes me wonder if they really read the email I send.

shel90 · 11-07-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rockin'robin

My sisters keep sending me music videos (via email)! I used to just delete them....now I just reply and say "WTF"!.....Did ya forgot ya got a deaf sister?

Being "in-between" isn't easy. And being deaf since birth is even harder.

I thought you became deaf at 14?

I dont consider being deaf since birth such hardship. The only thing that was so hard was being raised as a "hearing" person when I was never one.

sallylou · 11-07-2009, 10:17 PM

KristinaB, my post above was in response to BoW's blatant use of the word "whine." Sorry for the confusion.

KristinaB · 11-07-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

KristinaB, my post above was in response to BoW's blatant use of the word "whine." Sorry for the confusion.

No problem. It's been a looonnnnggggg week.

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sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,090	Ok, I can go there. Grab torches and pitchforks, too. __________________ Happy holidays!

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shel90 In a pink and black world Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In the land of the free Posts: 24,014 Blog Entries: 3	Stamp him with the "Deaf power" stamp! __________________ Shel~ "A child educated only at school is an uneducated child." -George Santayana

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rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 2,782	My sisters keep sending me music videos (via email)! I used to just delete them....now I just reply and say "WTF"!.....Did ya forgot ya got a deaf sister? Being "in-between" isn't easy. And being deaf since birth is even harder.

11-07-2009, 10:17 PM	#179 (permalink)
sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,090	KristinaB, my post above was in response to BoW's blatant use of the word "whine." Sorry for the confusion. __________________ Happy holidays!

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