Compass wrote on 2013-08-13 05:30
As long as they have good taste in music I don't mind.
:3
Ithiliel wrote on 2013-08-14 01:37
You know, honestly, I can understand what Zeo is saying and why he is reacting how he is.
The problem with everyone telling him not to get butthurt in this thread is the fact that you all are hearing people telling him that he needs to get over this, none of you truly understand what this means to the deaf community. You guys are failing to realize that he didn't say he wants this to stop, but he was expressing worries and concerns over his own community possibly suffering due to this.
Everyone needs to realize that the deaf do have their own community, and culture, just like (for example) the gay community, or the Hispanic community. This is huge news for the deaf community, and it's something that could very well negatively affect it just like Zeo is afraid of. There's already such little understanding about the community, with most people saying, "Why wouldn't you want to hear? Why don't you just get an implant?". You all have to realize that you know NOTHING about this subject. Nothing. None of you are deaf, and the only references you all have are youtubers, customers, or acquaintances. I can tell you all right now that Zeo isn't the only person who is reacting like he is, and while yeah being deaf is a handicap that doesn't necessarily mean it's a bad thing. It's only been made out to be so bad due to the lack of education about deafness and the culture.
I mean...honestly, you all should really take a step back and educate yourselves, or at least take the time to see this from his perspective. This is NOT a hearing persons issue, so none of you have the right to sit there and tell him how he should or shouldn't react.
Just my two-cents.
Mentosftw wrote on 2013-08-14 02:29
Holy crap, this thread is about a medical and scientific advancement and everyone ends up either offended and pissed one way or another in an argument about society and culture.
Welcome to the Internet.