Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic deaf people! Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post BlueEyedBrielle Posted at 12:13 pm on Sep. 5, 2008 Hey everyone. Just wanted to say that today on my bus home from school, we stopped to pick up 2 deaf kids who go to a famous, special school in my town. At first, I was really afraid and nervous about meeting a deaf person because I didn't know what to expect. But I just waved to a girl and signed to her "Hi, how are you?" and she signed "I'm good." She looked happy to have someone talk to her in sign language. I don't know much sign language, but it was enough. I used to feel uncomfortable around people like that, but now I realize it's not scary at all. In fact, I think being deaf is awesome because it seems so quiet and I HATE loud noises, especially when people consistently make them and don't stop. So I say if you are deaf, there's nothing wrong with it. And I feel proud of myself for socializing with someone like that. So just remember you guys, it's ok to be different.

Replies lovecold Posted at 4:40 pm on Sep. 12, 2008 I had surgery to correct a hearing issue in my right ear in December, I was lucky mine was correctable. I've got a piece of titanium in my ear. You don't know how frustrating it is to ask people to repeat themselves without looking like a moron. Being deaf or even half deaf is not a joke. ATTI Posted at 12:48 pm on Sep. 5, 2008 Being deaf is not "awesome." It's nice that you tried to make her comfortable, but in no way is it cool. My boyfriends' parents are both deaf, and I doubt they consider it "awesome" to never hear their son speak, to have simple tasks such as buying supplies or asking directions be a challenge, and to be targets of derision or avoided by people that aren't quite so understanding as yourself. It's a nice thought, but be careful with statements like that. tennisplayerV2 Posted at 12:18 pm on Sep. 5, 2008 lol being deaf is not a walk in the park hun...lets get that straight right now...i am lucky...i am only half deaf. yunasfinalfantasy Posted at 12:17 pm on Sep. 5, 2008 It is good that you made her happy, however I would not be happy to be deaf, because you will be missing out on so much in the world, but good job with the communication. SpM Posted at 12:16 pm on Sep. 5, 2008 Deafness is a disability. It is, by definition, something wrong and I think it's rather disrespectful to the difficulties facing deaf people to declare that it's awesome. lilykristen Posted at 12:15 pm on Sep. 5, 2008 Kudos. Good message. Drinkingjam Posted at 12:15 pm on Sep. 5, 2008 Lmao, not sure about the whole "Deafness being awesome" thing, but still, it's good that your stereotypes disappeared. Troll1000 Posted at 12:15 pm on Sep. 5, 2008 I'm glad you managed to make her feel comfortable =] All 8 previous replies displayed.