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Deaf258

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Now, I am going to have to stand up and say this. From other people's posts bashing each other and the issue with postwhoring ( save your postwhore comments for the right thread: http://www.alldeaf.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3358 and http://www.alldeaf.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3380 ), I am getting turned off by the majority of the people on AllDeaf v2. Why?? Because I keep reading excessive use of profanity, swear words and disrespect towards other people. I am very openminded and fun to talk with. I also freely admit I do say a few cuss words here and there, but there is a fine line when it comes to swearing. It is called respect. Where is your self respect? When you overuse swear words and make negative, backstabbing posts, it makes you look uneducated, closeminded, ignorant, childish, immature and a disgrace to the Deaf community. Just imagine an average person (hearing or a deaf person trying to connect with Deaf people) not knowing about Deaf culture and community enter the pages and posts of AllDeaf v2, what would that person think of us on AD2? What kind of role models are we? Just take a moment to think about that before you start posting again and ask yourself: "Do I respect myself?"

I know I will eventually get badly flamed for the comments I am making. Whenever I get flamed, I know the flamers' pride has been severely hurt. By getting flamed, I usually get my reasons and feelings validated. So, don't bother try to flame me, I will save you the trouble by telling you, the flamer, this: it is a waste of your time, you know I am right and I would simply ignore you. If I made a mistake and realized it, I would not get prideful and defensive like most people do, I would humbly rectify it. If you support the comments and statements I have made, I thank you.

Now, I am stepping off this soapbox!
 
:applause: PAH!!! Someone speaks out about how AD members are treating each other and I have to say I totally agree with Deaf258!! Sometimes I get sickened by this and how certain AD members' audacity & ignorance never ceases to amaze me! :ugh: My patience does not wear thin easily but I have to admit it has worn thin on certain days when there were certain posts and threads I saw on AD. I often wondered to myself, "Have they no shame?!" Now, that moderators and several AD members are taking action about this... I am very happy about it because there are intellectuals amongst each other. I sure don't want to see this forum be buried amongst the moronic posts.
 
I would agree with deaf258's comment.. I wasnt certain if im allowed to speak up about someone.. whoever bash or flame me and some other(s).. I had to send pm to moderator(s). Some of them had to tell me to ignore them.

I do not see any point why should some members should insult the other's opinion(s). They do entitled their opinion. We may learn something new things. Without throw the insult words to each other. If they did.. they sound like they are still in jr. high school.. We are not in jr high school.. This FORUM is for feedback which we may help each other and share our opinion... and we can learn new things everyday.
 
Well said, Deaf258. I apologized for my inappropriate comments.
 
yeah, I agree with Deaf258. I am relizone to bad action to some ADer. I have to fix myself to back to noraml since I play around ass postwhore. but not anymore. I am try to make post better comment to said something for that.
 
I too apologize for any crude remarks i made im working on cleaning that up right now but at this moment i been drawn tot he Ad chatroom, BUT I do relize the mangtidute of this and respect that in its enerity, and working on that its very important to relize ur anger and relize the mistakes u make... thanks again :) for speaking out ...
 
Way to go, Deaf258 - I concur about us being role models. I think for a while, people have always expected the "Deaf Leaders" to do it all for them. I also think everybody can be a leader in one's own right. :D

There's nothing wrong about letting the true you shine through. It's just too much of a sarcifice to be someone else or try to act cool in a negative way, personally, at least in the long term. It is worth it for me if I am able to make a difference in my life for the better. What's the worse that can happen?
 
I agreed with Deaf258. I know we can't agure with another people's opinions but people cant realize what is diffenrent between opinion and fact :)
 
I agreed...
my apologized for what I have said but I am trying not to be sensitive. some issues are hard for SOME of us.. to talk about.. cuz its hurtful to think about or be disgusted.. But I am not going to stay mad.. :) once it brought up.. I said something.. and its over..
well.. anyways.. still love ya all.. no matter what.. :D
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:thumb: Deaf258 -- well said post!!!! i agree with u and granted yes ive made a few posts where i would be disgusted with some certain ADers

u have made quite a few good points Deaf258
 
I agree with Deaf258's post. his points are very well. feel much better after acceptance my mistake for consider to be postwhore and rude to some ADers.
I see AD seem so different and very shiney!!!! that's wonderful!
 
*dusting off the old soapbox and standing on it again*

Okay, people.. I am reviving my previous soapbox post which was well-intended, and I do mean no harm with my new post. I respect that some people's feelings are going to get deeply hurt and they will have to respect my observations. This is NOT an open invitation to a flamewar!

It's a new, different year for AllDeaf with more members. I want to gently remind people to think before they post. I have noticed a few posts and threads here and there have been a waste of my time, mindless banter which looked similar to postwhoring. After skimming pages and pages of one-liners that means nothing at all, I surely wanted to go lay in the bathtub, fill it with water, drop in computer with AllDeaf on its screen and shock myself to death right there! There is a difference between posting for fun and being part of the fun. The depressing threads were awful! I hope this shows to you people, "Words do affect others!"

I have strayed from AllDeaf because, lately, in the past few months, I would log on AllDeaf and read a few posts. Then, I sign off and left with a depressing, icky feeling. I'd like to point out that so many posts and threads do not contain educational and uplifting value. Some threads have become so meaningless with gripes about the woes of being victimized. It's okay to vent about it, but be productive and proactive. Do something about it! I admire some of the current posters, like the twins, who post their trials and frustrations, but they also quickly post answers and ways they can learn to solve their problems. It's a major drag to have to read pages and pages and pages of "woe-is-me!" and "boohoo!" stories by people who won't take responsibility for their own actions! No one else can do it for you because they will never do it right by your own standards! I can tell you this from my own experience. If you want it done right, do it yourself.

Come on, people... I am asking you to please start posting something of more positive value!

And, for the *really* slow ones, my message still remains clear:
"More good news, less bad news, pretty, please! Thank you!"

*stepping off the soapbox*
 
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