tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post4336822055596386675..comments2023-11-03T05:28:39.198-07:00Comments on The ASL-Cochlear Implant Community: Enough with the CI Blogs?ASL CI Usershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433133951094001632noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-34039063580470699062010-11-30T16:40:16.903-08:002010-11-30T16:40:16.903-08:00OK so I don't see anything on this blog that r...OK so I don't see anything on this blog that relates to the population that has had a CI and discuss problems or issues.<br />My CI is acting up and will shut down many times during the course of day, without turning on for a long time. And since I live in a small town the doctor's office doesn't bother to return calls they are only pushing more people to have the surgery and already Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-90564120027945415402009-06-26T11:23:48.604-07:002009-06-26T11:23:48.604-07:00I don't write to entertain strangers, I write ...I don't write to entertain strangers, I write to keep my family updated so I don't have to have the same phone conversation 50 times. If they aren't interested, they can go elsewhere!MBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07206411306306537264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-78503551604958820042009-06-26T08:05:24.823-07:002009-06-26T08:05:24.823-07:00All of the blogs about CI evals, implant surgery, ...All of the blogs about CI evals, implant surgery, and remappings have been <b>extremely helpful</b> to me (and will be helpful to other CI candidates, too) when they make a go/no-go decision.<br /><br />Here's why:<br /><br />In my own research, I assembled a "consumer panel" of about 40-50 CI users on Twitter & Facebook, asking them about their experiences, both good and bad. IDiscpadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903667521884785031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-53458499574018033902009-06-20T23:41:07.491-07:002009-06-20T23:41:07.491-07:00I haven't kept up with DeafRead or other blogs...I haven't kept up with DeafRead or other blogs lately. I'm surprised about the threats and that is not acceptable. <br /><br />Everyone have different views and beliefs and have to respect each other just like religions. There have been so many wars because of different religions. Now we seem to have a war between the Deaf community and the CI community on the blogs. <br /><br />However, starrynighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01306592026607585619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-35358613811238848222009-06-19T20:51:47.592-07:002009-06-19T20:51:47.592-07:00Melissa, just a suggestion: show that email to a D...Melissa, just a suggestion: show that email to a Deaf person who works daily with other Deaf people: a teacher, clergyman, social worker or club officer, who also knows ASL. You might be able to get information that could be useful in analyzing it.Dianrezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077219189139398901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-62942114015072194932009-06-19T19:43:26.263-07:002009-06-19T19:43:26.263-07:00MK-- Yes I agree and I encourage both of you to st...MK-- Yes I agree and I encourage both of you to start using fake names over the internet. Rachel has been far too open about information that should remain private. I have a daughter about Rachel's age, so I know how stubborn they can be about their independance :-). It really isn't necessary to send copies of the email. I too have been threatened, and also stalked more than once. kimhttp://www.faceme.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-29306941111187951992009-06-19T18:41:45.630-07:002009-06-19T18:41:45.630-07:00Ella Mae Lentz is a Member at Large for the Califo...Ella Mae Lentz is a Member at Large for the California Association of the Deaf (CAD). CAD endorses DBC and allows DBC to use its tax exempt non profit status. check it out here: http://www.cad1906.org/index.php?pr=Deaf_Bilingual_Coalition<br /><br />Ella's partner, Judy Gough, is the 2009 CAD Conference Co-Chair. <br /><br />NAD, on the other hand, seems to be a bit more neutral on the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-24961467192958948352009-06-19T18:03:00.019-07:002009-06-19T18:03:00.019-07:00K.L.,
I'd be happy to forward the most recent...K.L., <br />I'd be happy to forward the most recent threatening email that Rachel received that we reported to the police, but I don't think it would be wise to post it in its entirety while the case is still open. If you email me privately we can talk about it.<br /><br />The one issue I think we can all agree on is that receiving a threat is bad enough, but having your child receive a MKChaikofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986056012049882257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-44597724740857294882009-06-19T16:44:10.192-07:002009-06-19T16:44:10.192-07:00(btw, coming back a day or so later, thanks, Li-Li...(btw, coming back a day or so later, thanks, Li-Li's mom, for the shout out about Ellis Island. We try to be philosophical. Perhaps that's a minority...)Jeannettehttp://ellis-island.partialflow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-52877810653030314252009-06-19T16:06:23.521-07:002009-06-19T16:06:23.521-07:00If you all want, I can post a short blog about the...If you all want, I can post a short blog about the violence aspect of comments, but I won't have time to do any research. It would be very short, and basically just a place for people to hang their comments.K.L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15901738024056889823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-66478639713634721332009-06-19T15:54:59.531-07:002009-06-19T15:54:59.531-07:00Dianrez-- I agree maybe it should be discussed on ...Dianrez-- I agree maybe it should be discussed on another blog. I find it difficult to comment on your blog because I don't use xanga. I have always wished you used a different blog domain.kimhttp://www.faceme.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-18581194809150158782009-06-19T15:11:51.878-07:002009-06-19T15:11:51.878-07:00This discussion deserves to be continued on a blog...This discussion deserves to be continued on a blog devoted to "threats of violence in d/Deaf cyberspace".<br /><br />Questions come up: are individual threats being compared with each other to see if the same individuals are involved? What is the scope we are looking at? Is the "violence" meant literally or figuratively?<br /><br />No action can be taken without links, reportsDianrezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077219189139398901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-76740982568085482882009-06-19T13:24:01.007-07:002009-06-19T13:24:01.007-07:00Since we're on the subject of violence here, i...Since we're on the subject of violence here, it's interesting how some culturally Deaf regard any criticism of DBC or AFA as "violence" perpetrated against them and the deaf community, when some CI and other outspoken deaf bloggers were actually threatened online and offline with violence by a few Deaf persons gone over the edge. <br /><br />It's not a very impressive Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-68301352131324526042009-06-19T11:58:34.297-07:002009-06-19T11:58:34.297-07:00I have to agree that when leaders talk violence, t...I have to agree that when leaders talk violence, they perpetuate it. I have been shocked by the threats and insults lobbed at Rachel, Melissa, and even Jodi. <br /><br />Many DeafRead bloggers blow it off as latent anger that should be expected because of all the oppression certain Deaf people endured at the hands of oralists.<br />And yet, while all this anger is being unleashed at innocent kimhttp://www.faceme.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-48042857644972251252009-06-19T10:12:27.328-07:002009-06-19T10:12:27.328-07:00Deaf Pundit ..
National Association of the Deaf p...Deaf Pundit ..<br /><br />National Association of the Deaf president, Bobbi Lee Scoggin endorsed the DBC in an interview with a college kiddo and addressed the "early difficulties" the DBC endured LAST YEAR.<br /><br />NAD supports/endorses DBC. DBC's theme facilitates "violence."<br /><br />Therefore, NAD supports "violence."<br /><br />By the way, your vlog Paotiehttp://paotie.tv/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-49888705927149610642009-06-19T10:09:06.905-07:002009-06-19T10:09:06.905-07:00Paotie,
This is my first and last response to yo...Paotie, <br /><br />This is my first and last response to you. NAD has nothing to do this. They don't even know about it. <br /><br />Stop trolling.A Deaf Pundithttp://deafpundit.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-9745091729251169202009-06-19T09:41:56.238-07:002009-06-19T09:41:56.238-07:00Dianrez ..
You said: "Please believe that it...Dianrez ..<br /><br />You said: "Please believe that it's not typical and doesn't even deserve public acknowledgment. Turn it over to the police as you have done and forget it."<br /><br />And then you stated: "Hearing friend, that is news to me. I take it seriously and would blog about it if you can give me more details. What references can you give me, or names, places? Paotiehttp://paotie.tv/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-64203258178437276862009-06-19T09:40:30.505-07:002009-06-19T09:40:30.505-07:00oops, I meant to say "DBC and AFA fanatics&qu...oops, I meant to say "DBC and AFA fanatics"!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-19603047882994288542009-06-19T09:39:28.320-07:002009-06-19T09:39:28.320-07:00Live and let live is my philosophy. Unfortunately...Live and let live is my philosophy. Unfortunately, there are some in the deaf world who think the "medical model" and the "cultural model" are two discrete entities. Moreover, there are some who think CIs and AVT is equivalent to audism, and it's all the fault of AGBell. The violence and bashing are real. I long ago stopped using my "handle" because people Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-436917778779873302009-06-19T09:12:57.032-07:002009-06-19T09:12:57.032-07:00Thanks everyone for the thoughtful discussion. Wh...Thanks everyone for the thoughtful discussion. Whether we want to admit it or not, we are all connected. Through deafness, through humanity, through life.<br /><br />Open discussion is always to be encouraged, and violence is never the answer. Please keep talking.K.L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15901738024056889823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-25374930725860871832009-06-19T03:14:59.403-07:002009-06-19T03:14:59.403-07:00Much as I objected to Dianrez' frustrated '...Much as I objected to Dianrez' frustrated 'enough of the CI surgery stories' on her blog and this one, I think it's really important to point out that she -- in no way -- has supported or instigated or condoned or ignored violence in any sense. <br /><br />And I think that in further comments and discussions, we were approaching some common ground in understanding the issues. Li-Li's Momhttp://grendelskitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-91775184605720393522009-06-19T00:58:40.641-07:002009-06-19T00:58:40.641-07:00HI K.L.,
These may have been the most interesting ...HI K.L.,<br />These may have been the most interesting comments I've read in a long time. I've received the "enough ci stories" comment and the stuff about nausea, but I don't write the things I write for others..I write them to share my experiences. Overall, comments have been fine and if not healthy debate ensues and we discuss. I really like Dianrez's comments on my Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11437710259566671762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-17661049219434324772009-06-18T21:36:22.819-07:002009-06-18T21:36:22.819-07:00Dianrez...
I will not tolerate this comment: &quo...Dianrez...<br /><br />I will not tolerate this comment: "Turn it over to the police as you have done and forget it." Threats should not be taken with a grain of salt as it CAN happen. Dr. Tiller was recently killed by an anti-abortion extremist, and in fact, he had received numerous threats prior to being killed. A security guard was recently shot at the Holocaust Museum by an Rachel @ Cochlear Implant Onlinehttp://www.cochlearimplantonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-87724875594961567692009-06-18T21:13:13.327-07:002009-06-18T21:13:13.327-07:00Hearing friend, that is news to me. I take it seri...Hearing friend, that is news to me. I take it seriously and would blog about it if you can give me more details. What references can you give me, or names, places? Are different people making the threats? Anything I can check will be helpful.Dianrezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077219189139398901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832429991980542631.post-66868219663565284502009-06-18T20:33:23.804-07:002009-06-18T20:33:23.804-07:00Dianrez, the threats of violence are not uncommon ...Dianrez, the threats of violence are not uncommon as you claimed. I was informed that the parents of five hearing impaired children with cochlear implants received similar threats. These threats were reported to the police. I didn't see any denouncement from the deaf community.hearing friendnoreply@blogger.com