Comments on: Deaf Ninja – a wonderful ASL story for all!

By: sunflowerwoman

sunflowerwoman — Sun, 13 May 2007 16:29:43 +0000

Even though I can only finger spell (s-l-o-w-l-y) LOL, I was able to pick up on the Ninja aspect of the film, and even laughed a couple of times, just because I got the feeling of what he was saying. Kind of like mime… facial expressions are very important. Cool video.

By: birch

birch — Mon, 07 May 2007 23:46:31 +0000

i really liked his facial expressions it was really pretty good and i could sorta pick up on some of it

By: ocean1025

ocean1025 — Mon, 07 May 2007 22:59:09 +0000

Oh…. I wanted to add – remember, this site attracts a wide diversity of readers.

In the same way that I have hearing Pagans who are nervous about making comments or asking questions related to deafness…

I also have Deaf non-pagans who are nervous about making comments or asking questions related to Paganism.

It works both ways.

So go ahead…leave a comment. It won’t kill ya!

By: ocean1025

ocean1025 — Mon, 07 May 2007 22:55:42 +0000

Chuckle… Okay, I don’t mean to laugh, but I find it a little “amusing” how several of my hearing “not involved in the Deaf Community” friends are always a little nervous about leaving comments here, especially to any Deaf-related posts, out of fear of saying something stupid or offensive.

I do want to thank all of you for your caring and your sensitivity. I can appreciate your concerns and fears, and desire not to come across looking like “just another stupid hearing person.”

I do realize that some of the posts here, as well as the comments left, may come across a bit overwhelming and perhaps intimidating for those who are not well-versed in sign language or the Deaf Culture. However, do not let this stop you from feeling free to express your thoughts.

I think you will find that most Deaf people are a pretty tolerant and understanding bunch. I doubt there is much that anyone can or would say here that could be viewed as stupid or offensive. And believe me, most of us have gotten the questions, heard the comments, yadda yadda yadda. There is not much anyone can say that we probably haven’t heard at some point already.

Not to mention, I have seen and read some pretty stupid and offensive things on various blogs and vlogs over the past couple of months – by both deaf and hearing individuals. Neither side holds a monopoly on stupidity. Hearing – or the lack of it – is not a mandate for acting like an offensive, idiotic a$$hole.

So go ahead… ask your questions, make your comments, say what you think or feel. If you’re out of line, I’ll let you know.

And don’t worry about looking stupid. Trust me, I have been known to make some real bloopers in my lifetime.

By: Gaylen

Gaylen — Mon, 07 May 2007 17:53:53 +0000

I truly thought the video was great. It was dramatic and with the bit of background it was compelling. I was looking for the story changes and the ninja with twirling earmolds.

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 07 May 2007 17:05:38 +0000

I did watch the video. As a hearing person who isn’t at all familiar with ASL, I’m always hesitant to comment on entries involving ASL (or other issues/factors that impact the deaf community). But since you invited me to watch, I will say that I’m not sure I’d have understood it without the information you provided on the story. I think it’s possible I might have understood some of it, but it’s hard to say for sure.

Off topic a bit: Because my vision isn’t terribly great, I’m not a very visual person (except through the use of a camera) and I wonder if that combined with my seeming inability to learn other languages influence my ability to interpret what was going on.

I’ve been trying to word this comment very carefully so as not to say something really stupid or offensive. I’m not sure I succeeded. Or else I succeeded without actually saying what I want to say (or asking what I want to ask).