FYI I USED to work for sorenson tech support and i can tell you for the fact that 95% of the person in that VP3D video work for sorenson.
I can personally name all of them. They are from TEP, Tech Support, CIR, and Sales. Heck Even the person who upload it "lance Pickett" is the Manager of Tech support. My old boss.
They only doing it cus they wanna keep their jobs.
Still dont believe me? My Tech support number is 2018 about a year ago.
First of all, I love your ASL!!! I am a native ASL signer and your signs have inspired me. Now on to commenting on your comments about Sorenson. I am an employee of Sorenson and I do understand what you're saying about "hearing" executives. In their defense, they are not what you're trying to paint them as. They are hard working and innovative group that we could learn from. They really are trying to challenge the VRS industry to raise its stakes to bring us better quality of service.
Davis, relax.. more and more interpreters are taking CDI so they will be able to help you and it would be even better if more deaf professionals take CDI to understand your signs. Your gestures are rather low and crude, to be honest with no offense intended. Back to the point, think about this - why would Sorenson do what you said if it knows it will lose customers? It appears the Sorenson needs us to inform FCC about the rate change.. with the subtle warning the luxury of free products may go
It appears you have a big misunderstanding of what Ron implied. The phrase, "as we know it.." indicates the quality of service (and luxury including free products) we are accustomed to. Who don't ZVRS and other competitors do the same things, giving us free products? We know they don't - and do the research first please. Really.
Sorry for that bad experience with Sorenson. I know many Deaf people who enjoy working for Sorenson. I guess you're one of very few out of hundreds. Remember humans runs Sorenson, meaning there's flaws and Sorenson isn't perfect since humans aren't perfect. Everyone and companies make mistakes. We dont live in a perfect world. Do your research, yup Sorenson isn't rich.
Wondering if the Truth in Advertising could apply to the largest VRS provider? If they have the best "Champ" 'terps, I would like to see it ... my own data I have kept shows they often appear to be scrapping the bottom of the barrel for terps ...
i have to say i agree with you.....ive checked around and found that SORENSON do make a profit of 9 MILLION a year....after theyve paid their employees....9 million a year?? they pay their ceos and such such good wages!!! kudos to ya....ya did well
@jdavis34 , hahaha LOVE it... Thanks to Terri (GalaxyAngelz) for her post with your video on ASLROCKS!!! I wonder if Sorenson sponsor DeafNation alot????
VRS industry wouldn't be where we are today if not for Sorenson, Sorenson started the whole thing. If it wasn't for Sorenson we might will be behind a few years compared to where we are today. Stop saying Sorenson is greedy, they borrowed a LOT of money.
Scare Tactics?? LOL it's just FACTS! If this passes, it'll affect tens thousands of VRS users, members of Deaf Community, our community!
LOL! I wish Sorenson is flithy rich, but unforunately Sorenson owes their investor $785 million. Rate cuts WILL affect VRS, that's the only point I think. I added a comment a day ago but it was removed. This is all biased if everyone cannot share their opinions. I'm a huge supporter of "Freedom of Speech"
@scottful777 wow ,, didnt know he remove your comment ,, he making video of himself but cant handle ppl comments or the truth ,, lmao,, yeah u are right ,, me too I am supporter of FREEDOM OF SPEECH ;o)
@scottful777 Your comment was flagged a number of times until the system itself removed it. Everyone has different opinions and it looks like we stand at completely the opposite ends on this issue. So, I think it'll be better to just stick to what each of us agree on.
Honestly, You did not do your homework! Believe it or not, I know pretty much and why! you have all the wrong idea and info! I just dont understand why go against sorenson! They have been greatly generous! about what goes on inside isnt really your concern! why dont you Fking talk about other vrs who committed too many Frauds which have been Busted ! Jeesh! Enuff said you Dork!
@ToddJMorrison of course ,, tax money ,, it seem everything is getting cut . And u said the report was back in 2006 ,, it could have change alot in 4 yrs, with economy going on but also i heard that FCC dont take equip. cost , research cost ,, training cost include. so that does make big different
@ToddJMorrison as long it is fair rate for every company ,, i dont see what is different ,, why they have different pay per min ,, more ppl , more calls u get ,, less money u get ,, if u get lot calls ,, that mean u have have so many interpet., tech, etc. , so why less money for that ,, but hey that is fine ,, i have already made my decision ;o)
@ToddJMorrison no not really ,, i did check every vrs company and some of them did tell FCC to re-evaluate again ,, and sorenson only want fair same pay as another ,, so what is so wrong with that ,, so if sorenson go out ,, where do u think ppl go to ,, they will go to another vrs service , and it will put them in t3 and then they will too cry out too
@ToddJMorrison so bascially he made this video to try to brainwash ppl or whatever he is trying to do ,, geez sorenson this , that , and this and that ,, so he must got fired from sorenson ,, that is only thing i can think of ,, lol but like i said in first place ,, pointless
@ToddJMorrison and beside ,, we (all deaf ppl) have right to know about FCC ,, so Sorenson is right to let us know ,, if u want to think they are scaring us ,, that is fine ,, that is your own decision ,, I do want to know ,, especially our (deaf ppl) lives is in government hand,
@ToddJMorrison well really he is not telling truth ,,cuz i do see on cnn , news that fcc might cut rate ,, it is not a scare ,, why u guys keep saying sorenson ,, oh sorenson did this , oh sorenson too greedy ,, actually really we are too greedy ,, they provide free equip. relay service, jobs for deaf ppl. .. Beside the whole point is that FCC does affect all vrs services ,, and i know some of them are not in t3 yet but they will in couple yrs ,, what are they going to do
Ah, another Galactica fan! Oh, and wonderful vlog, indeed. I haven't seen this style of fluid ASL in a long, long time. I thoroughly enjoyed your humorous diatribe. I have seen the Ron Burdett video on the VP-200 and thought it was kind of odd. I wholeheartedly agree with everything that you have said here.
U going erase comments i made so i dont really care ,, if u are man enough u will leave it there .. u got to be careful what u say about company , cuz that is SLANDER without any proof ,, I have see lot ppl tried to tell me shit about sorenson or any another ,, I keep asking where proof ,, where facts ,, still i havent see it also u better get some facts right ,, there is some deaf ppl that work higher office ,, v.p. ,, management,, etc.
it is our right to know ,, they is so right to let us know what going on about FCC ,, the government is making decison that affect our deaf comm. , our future ,, if u dont want to know or dont care ,, that is fine ,,well i do care about the future ,, our children,, our deaf comm. , etc.
Holy Cow, hidden truth!!!, world full of greedy and power. God know their heart!!!! I don't use Sorenson for six years!!! But you did good job to share the truth!!
I do not think you do understand what's going on with Sorenson. Ill upload a video to explain what is excatly what is Sorenson doing with their money and interpreter as well.
Also, if Sorenson shuts down, do you think Purple, ZVRS, and all other VRS can handle all of sorenson's customers right away, and will they be happy once they hit 500,000 mintue mark and recieve the pay cut of 3.89 a mintue?
Sure other VRS have more ASL interpreters yeah becasue theyre small, dont have hundreds of interpreters like Sorenson has maybe more than thousands.. So how easy is it to find hundreds or thousands of ASL interpreters that knows 100 percent how to match your signing "accents"?
Just do the math. If this propsal passes, there will be less investors interested in the VRS industry, and overall WILL hurt the quality of services we enjoy today. So I think this Scare Tactic is worth it, to preserve the VRS as we know it today. Thanks to Sorenson.
Whoa!!! I need to explain a few things. Sorenson Communications isn't RICH. You're confusing them with Sorenson Media. Their funds are separate. Sorenson Communications borrowed money from private investors to start up this VRS company. Sorenon's true and audited costs are over $5 a minute. The proposed rate is $3.89,
Just do the math. If this propsal passes, there will be less investors interested in the VRS industry, and overall WILL hurt the quality of services we enjoy today. So I think this Scare Tactic is worth it, to preserve the VRS as we know it today. Thanks to Sorenson.
BRAVO!!!! Hands waving wildly!!! Love your humor to explain the BIG LIE coming from SVRS. We need to ALL be wise and not swallow the propaganda anymore.
This is an awesome vlog!!!! (seemed was in fast forward after your intro tho, not sure if that was on purpose?) Clear on points with humor included! WELL DONE!!! Can't wait for next vlog!!! :)
Exactly my thought from the beginning. Those disgusting scare tactic Sorenson trying to throw is pathetic and shameful. What they did will result hurt themselves. It's like shooting their own feet. Your ASL signing champs! I am gonna use that Sorenson sign from now on. LOL LOL Great Vlog!
Beautifully said! Do you mind if I share your video on my fb? I have seen a lot of friends panicking about "the end of VRS for all!", meh. It is getting old and obnoxious.
Same thought... I believe top staffs of Sorenson cannot understand this video so they have to ask their best top interpreter to listen of what u said. I hope their neck start getting short.
Interesting. We want to hear more. You are a very good teller. You should be an actor or a comedian. Have you tried that? This is Wanda.
deafwanda 2 weeks ago
Whats he saying
XxAlphaKillaxX213 8 months ago
At first I thought you had the super human ability to talk really fast..then I noticed you tweaked the video..Haha silly me...Random comment..I know.
twisted4390 1 year ago
FINALLY!!!!
Finally someone agrees with me!
FYI I USED to work for sorenson tech support and i can tell you for the fact that 95% of the person in that VP3D video work for sorenson.
I can personally name all of them. They are from TEP, Tech Support, CIR, and Sales. Heck Even the person who upload it "lance Pickett" is the Manager of Tech support. My old boss.
They only doing it cus they wanna keep their jobs.
Still dont believe me? My Tech support number is 2018 about a year ago.
illiteam 1 year ago
First of all, I love your ASL!!! I am a native ASL signer and your signs have inspired me. Now on to commenting on your comments about Sorenson. I am an employee of Sorenson and I do understand what you're saying about "hearing" executives. In their defense, they are not what you're trying to paint them as. They are hard working and innovative group that we could learn from. They really are trying to challenge the VRS industry to raise its stakes to bring us better quality of service.
deafladydi 1 year ago
Davis, relax.. more and more interpreters are taking CDI so they will be able to help you and it would be even better if more deaf professionals take CDI to understand your signs. Your gestures are rather low and crude, to be honest with no offense intended. Back to the point, think about this - why would Sorenson do what you said if it knows it will lose customers? It appears the Sorenson needs us to inform FCC about the rate change.. with the subtle warning the luxury of free products may go
deafcommonsense 1 year ago
It appears you have a big misunderstanding of what Ron implied. The phrase, "as we know it.." indicates the quality of service (and luxury including free products) we are accustomed to. Who don't ZVRS and other competitors do the same things, giving us free products? We know they don't - and do the research first please. Really.
deafcommonsense 1 year ago
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deafcommonsense 1 year ago
@TheLeeWee
Sorry for that bad experience with Sorenson. I know many Deaf people who enjoy working for Sorenson. I guess you're one of very few out of hundreds. Remember humans runs Sorenson, meaning there's flaws and Sorenson isn't perfect since humans aren't perfect. Everyone and companies make mistakes. We dont live in a perfect world. Do your research, yup Sorenson isn't rich.
scottful777 1 year ago
Wondering if the Truth in Advertising could apply to the largest VRS provider? If they have the best "Champ" 'terps, I would like to see it ... my own data I have kept shows they often appear to be scrapping the bottom of the barrel for terps ...
hmenkis 1 year ago
ily this and that true ily
mskyeyebear 1 year ago
Well done, JD!
R-
ridor9th 1 year ago
Which VRS companies are own by Deaf??????
PopeMistress 1 year ago
i have to say i agree with you.....ive checked around and found that SORENSON do make a profit of 9 MILLION a year....after theyve paid their employees....9 million a year?? they pay their ceos and such such good wages!!! kudos to ya....ya did well
soph1951 1 year ago
I gave you his screen name on under youtube..
Their title..
Facts abt Ron Burdett's interview with Deafnation!
Relate Sorenson!
GalaxyAngelz 1 year ago
check it out.. at ASLimprovJON under youtube.. which regarding about FACTS relate to Sorenson..
Proof Facts right there... I recommend you everyone have to careful watch and read it..
Don't dare you call him stupid or have not gone his homework..
I think you're stupid! oppiSe, Did I say that?
GalaxyAngelz 1 year ago
@GalaxyAngelz Jon did a great vlog. Kudos to him, indeed.
jdavis34 1 year ago
@jdavis34 , hahaha LOVE it... Thanks to Terri (GalaxyAngelz) for her post with your video on ASLROCKS!!! I wonder if Sorenson sponsor DeafNation alot????
PopeMistress 1 year ago
FYI, I never worked for Sorenson and never will.
jdavis34 1 year ago
I love you!!!! Beautifully said!!!!
1roma72 1 year ago
@TheLeeWee yes there is proof ,, it is in Wall Street website ,, u can go check it out
craft1967 1 year ago
VRS industry wouldn't be where we are today if not for Sorenson, Sorenson started the whole thing. If it wasn't for Sorenson we might will be behind a few years compared to where we are today. Stop saying Sorenson is greedy, they borrowed a LOT of money.
Scare Tactics?? LOL it's just FACTS! If this passes, it'll affect tens thousands of VRS users, members of Deaf Community, our community!
scottful777 1 year ago
LOL! I wish Sorenson is flithy rich, but unforunately Sorenson owes their investor $785 million. Rate cuts WILL affect VRS, that's the only point I think. I added a comment a day ago but it was removed. This is all biased if everyone cannot share their opinions. I'm a huge supporter of "Freedom of Speech"
scottful777 1 year ago
@scottful777 wow ,, didnt know he remove your comment ,, he making video of himself but cant handle ppl comments or the truth ,, lmao,, yeah u are right ,, me too I am supporter of FREEDOM OF SPEECH ;o)
craft1967 1 year ago
@scottful777 Your comment was flagged a number of times until the system itself removed it. Everyone has different opinions and it looks like we stand at completely the opposite ends on this issue. So, I think it'll be better to just stick to what each of us agree on.
jdavis34 1 year ago
@jdavis34
lol yeah this is sure a HOT topic.. it's interesting to see what everyone thinks on this. It's a learning experience.
scottful777 1 year ago
Honestly, You did not do your homework! Believe it or not, I know pretty much and why! you have all the wrong idea and info! I just dont understand why go against sorenson! They have been greatly generous! about what goes on inside isnt really your concern! why dont you Fking talk about other vrs who committed too many Frauds which have been Busted ! Jeesh! Enuff said you Dork!
ASL4Everyone 1 year ago
Awesome White Lantern shirt. Wish I understood what this said.
YoungKahlizzle 1 year ago
@ToddJMorrison i only add that so i can check that video to see what his comment
craft1967 1 year ago
I wish i knew sign language..
nx2overide 1 year ago
@ToddJMorrison of course ,, tax money ,, it seem everything is getting cut . And u said the report was back in 2006 ,, it could have change alot in 4 yrs, with economy going on but also i heard that FCC dont take equip. cost , research cost ,, training cost include. so that does make big different
craft1967 1 year ago
The audio on your video is messed up I think.
rsnjavan86 1 year ago
@ToddJMorrison as long it is fair rate for every company ,, i dont see what is different ,, why they have different pay per min ,, more ppl , more calls u get ,, less money u get ,, if u get lot calls ,, that mean u have have so many interpet., tech, etc. , so why less money for that ,, but hey that is fine ,, i have already made my decision ;o)
craft1967 1 year ago
@ToddJMorrison I didnt said that converstation is pointless ,, i said this video is pointless ,, i dont mind having converstation with ya
craft1967 1 year ago
@ToddJMorrison no not really ,, i did check every vrs company and some of them did tell FCC to re-evaluate again ,, and sorenson only want fair same pay as another ,, so what is so wrong with that ,, so if sorenson go out ,, where do u think ppl go to ,, they will go to another vrs service , and it will put them in t3 and then they will too cry out too
craft1967 1 year ago
@ToddJMorrison so bascially he made this video to try to brainwash ppl or whatever he is trying to do ,, geez sorenson this , that , and this and that ,, so he must got fired from sorenson ,, that is only thing i can think of ,, lol but like i said in first place ,, pointless
craft1967 1 year ago
@ToddJMorrison and beside ,, we (all deaf ppl) have right to know about FCC ,, so Sorenson is right to let us know ,, if u want to think they are scaring us ,, that is fine ,, that is your own decision ,, I do want to know ,, especially our (deaf ppl) lives is in government hand,
craft1967 1 year ago
@ToddJMorrison well really he is not telling truth ,,cuz i do see on cnn , news that fcc might cut rate ,, it is not a scare ,, why u guys keep saying sorenson ,, oh sorenson did this , oh sorenson too greedy ,, actually really we are too greedy ,, they provide free equip. relay service, jobs for deaf ppl. .. Beside the whole point is that FCC does affect all vrs services ,, and i know some of them are not in t3 yet but they will in couple yrs ,, what are they going to do
craft1967 1 year ago
Ah, another Galactica fan! Oh, and wonderful vlog, indeed. I haven't seen this style of fluid ASL in a long, long time. I thoroughly enjoyed your humorous diatribe. I have seen the Ron Burdett video on the VP-200 and thought it was kind of odd. I wholeheartedly agree with everything that you have said here.
Sefirato 1 year ago
where is the sound dude...you fail
filthyfew77 1 year ago
@ToddJMorrison so u saying i can say any shit about ya ,, is that what u mean ??
craft1967 1 year ago
*cheers*. Beautifully said! Thank you for your lovely, very lucid explanation of what is happening. Speak it!
kmroberts75 1 year ago
marvelous! awesome articulation!
jfine24 1 year ago
marvelous! awesome articulation!
jfine24 1 year ago
Agree w/u 100 percent!!!!!!!
zzsuvsmileyzz 1 year ago
U going erase comments i made so i dont really care ,, if u are man enough u will leave it there .. u got to be careful what u say about company , cuz that is SLANDER without any proof ,, I have see lot ppl tried to tell me shit about sorenson or any another ,, I keep asking where proof ,, where facts ,, still i havent see it also u better get some facts right ,, there is some deaf ppl that work higher office ,, v.p. ,, management,, etc.
craft1967 1 year ago
it is our right to know ,, they is so right to let us know what going on about FCC ,, the government is making decison that affect our deaf comm. , our future ,, if u dont want to know or dont care ,, that is fine ,,well i do care about the future ,, our children,, our deaf comm. , etc.
craft1967 1 year ago
pointless
craft1967 1 year ago
Lol!!
Dragon23ed 1 year ago
Good job well done! I love it! =)
DeafImages 1 year ago
Your message is powerful and iconic in nature. Good job, Mr. Davis!
deaflinux 1 year ago
Holy Cow, hidden truth!!!, world full of greedy and power. God know their heart!!!! I don't use Sorenson for six years!!! But you did good job to share the truth!!
joanhoffman 1 year ago
I do not think you do understand what's going on with Sorenson. Ill upload a video to explain what is excatly what is Sorenson doing with their money and interpreter as well.
thank you,
epeirson84 1 year ago
very true! you have said it all! Keep it up! - looking forward for another comment about "what about another VRS? " :)
antyzfla 1 year ago
Bravo. that is what I am saying exactly on same day they provide a vlog about scare tactics.
Good Video. Gave you a Thumb up.
dracimus 1 year ago
Also, if Sorenson shuts down, do you think Purple, ZVRS, and all other VRS can handle all of sorenson's customers right away, and will they be happy once they hit 500,000 mintue mark and recieve the pay cut of 3.89 a mintue?
Sherman1979 1 year ago
Sure other VRS have more ASL interpreters yeah becasue theyre small, dont have hundreds of interpreters like Sorenson has maybe more than thousands.. So how easy is it to find hundreds or thousands of ASL interpreters that knows 100 percent how to match your signing "accents"?
Sherman1979 1 year ago
Love your ASL puns! You're hilarious!
mkrajnak 1 year ago
I agree with u!!! LOL!!!
Roe4C71 1 year ago
SO TRUE! Thank you, somebody had to say something about it. You couldn't do any better than this!
stripedstarry 1 year ago
very moving
trarus1 1 year ago
Just do the math. If this propsal passes, there will be less investors interested in the VRS industry, and overall WILL hurt the quality of services we enjoy today. So I think this Scare Tactic is worth it, to preserve the VRS as we know it today. Thanks to Sorenson.
scottful777 1 year ago
Whoa!!! I need to explain a few things. Sorenson Communications isn't RICH. You're confusing them with Sorenson Media. Their funds are separate. Sorenson Communications borrowed money from private investors to start up this VRS company. Sorenon's true and audited costs are over $5 a minute. The proposed rate is $3.89,
scottful777 1 year ago
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Just do the math. If this propsal passes, there will be less investors interested in the VRS industry, and overall WILL hurt the quality of services we enjoy today. So I think this Scare Tactic is worth it, to preserve the VRS as we know it today. Thanks to Sorenson.
scottful777 1 year ago
BRAVO!!!! Hands waving wildly!!! Love your humor to explain the BIG LIE coming from SVRS. We need to ALL be wise and not swallow the propaganda anymore.
mrsaslgal 1 year ago
JD, your signs are champ! You made me laugh several times thoughout the video. Thanks for the laughs & info :)
warpedpink 1 year ago
Awesome!! I love your sense of humor. Well done!
LuvCilla 1 year ago
PLEASE do purple next!
thelegendofjer 1 year ago
PREACH brutha :)
thelegendofjer 1 year ago
This is an awesome vlog!!!! (seemed was in fast forward after your intro tho, not sure if that was on purpose?) Clear on points with humor included! WELL DONE!!! Can't wait for next vlog!!! :)
fabfam4 1 year ago
excellent video thumb up
Raz100percent 1 year ago
Very well said.
mrbradley7 1 year ago
"Handsless"..... wow!
allisonpeace 1 year ago
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Well said! I posted ur video in my facebook. Ur deffy have good sense of humor but at same time you made the point!
juz335 1 year ago
Well said! I posted ur video in my facebook. Ur deffy have good sense of humor but at same time you made the point!
juz335 1 year ago
Excellent insight on current climate... It sucks. I look forward on your take on other providers. :-)
gundersonplace 1 year ago
You guys, thanks. I was a bit worried that my sense of humor may overshadow my points, but apparently not. Good to know that!
jdavis34 1 year ago
Exactly my thought from the beginning. Those disgusting scare tactic Sorenson trying to throw is pathetic and shameful. What they did will result hurt themselves. It's like shooting their own feet. Your ASL signing champs! I am gonna use that Sorenson sign from now on. LOL LOL Great Vlog!
kydeafie 1 year ago
Great Job! You said it all!!
VRSFlyonwall 1 year ago
Wow ! Soreson will watch this your tube and blow out ! hahah ! You are so funny and agree with you !
GFMaio 1 year ago
Beautifully said! Do you mind if I share your video on my fb? I have seen a lot of friends panicking about "the end of VRS for all!", meh. It is getting old and obnoxious.
MishWoreBlack 1 year ago
@MishWoreBlack Be my guest. =)
jdavis34 1 year ago
@jdavis34 Thanks! :D Deed is done.
MishWoreBlack 1 year ago
Same thought... I believe top staffs of Sorenson cannot understand this video so they have to ask their best top interpreter to listen of what u said. I hope their neck start getting short.
RealArchie 1 year ago
@RealArchie Ha, I wish them luck. =)
jdavis34 1 year ago
You said it all. You are so hilarious!
DEAFASLVLOGS 1 year ago
Wow! A truthseeker out there.. And a beautiful usage of pure ASL!
deafmommy 1 year ago
too farout your signing and Rodior9th can't to beat your asl haha
asljoe 1 year ago
oooohhhhh fantastic signing!!!! brilliant choices of imagery, play on signs, and very very politically sarcastic. Boy!
ASLElla 1 year ago
A true Deaf comedian! And hey - your points taken!
mrjoeybaer 1 year ago
(clapping) Beautiful! Sorry, ( hands waving)
OXDazzlerXO 1 year ago
LoL, I thought the exact same! Their "S.O.S" isn't what I see from them, except "Shame On Sore-bj" Kudos to you!
ASLFuel 1 year ago
:) I m with you all the way. Finally someone like you noticed the truth. :)
DeafSweetMind 1 year ago