Thoughts, Responses, and a Challenge!

Wow! What a response. Just couldn't wait another week to follow-up. In this video I respond to some of these responses, give some more detailed thoughts on my work and Deaf community, and challenge you all to our first creative collaboration!

QUESTION: What would you like me to call you, my community?

CHALLENGE: Perform "Party in the USA" in sign language and video respond to this video or my original ASL video. You can start from my gloss, but I encourage your too add your own unique spin! Two weeks from now I'll cut your performances together into a collage with each line from a different person.

Let's DO this!

Videos referenced:

SocialCantaloupe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YqhCaLOVXE
Meewunk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm8XP6agnGA
RandomerThanAverage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVtIsG9fChs
MsFrizzyHair: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28ATAzrVAcs

And check out this episode of Bad Philosophy for more discussion on the subject:

http://www.badphilosophy.com/blog/2011/11/17/episode-108-the-ultimate-egotist/

Category:

People & Blogs

Tags:

• vlog
• asl
• american
• sign
• language
• Deaf
• culture
• community
• philosophy
• art

[riay388]

Captainvalor,when you said, "the only one that responded in sign language" is not true! I responded to that too and you didnt mention me at all!

[CaptainValor]

@riay388 Oh, you're totally right! I missed it because it's not tagged by YT as a video response. Not sure how to change that but I'll add a link to yours to this video as an annotation. Apologies! :)

[Sra33thousand]

Word for the wise, that white box in your shirt makes it very hard to read your captions. O.x

[CaptainValor]

@Sra33thousand I realized that afterward. Only solid, dark colors for me in the future. ;)

[Sasukelover31]

How about DeafCom. Like Deaf Community, but shorter.

[CaptainValor]

@Sasukelover31 Sounds a lot like "DefCon" and makes me think of War Games. lol

[DarthK3v]

I vote for The ValorGuard. Like 'honor guard' but more fitting to your username.

[TheRoboticOwlie]

First, I think that because you are the "Captain" we should be called something in relation to a "Crew". However I cannot think of a fitting adjective at this time. Second, I am sorry to hear that your ASL videos came with some discontent from viewers. I think they were unique and expressive and incredible. You are a major part of the reason why I am personally studying ASL now. I cannot wait to follow you into your next adventure. :)

[skrillexhair]

@skrillexhair Also you look like "That guy from "that's 70's show"" but you probably already know. I like. ;)

[skrillexhair]

I haven't really got the time to listen closely and write an in-depth comment, but I want you to know that I totally support you in all of this, I enjoyed your ASL vids because they gave a new depth to my JoCo addiction, that's basically how i found you, but i've always admired your charisma, even though i simply saw you making gestures. Hear-ing you back that up with clear vocal ability really is something I enjoy, and for that I wish you good luck with your future endeavours.

[Stephaniekim00]

I realize, as you say, people change and mature, and you received negative feedback from Deaf people, but that could have been motivation to progress and expand your skills and knowledge rather than give up. Because of your enthusiasm and talents I see your decision not to pursue this any longer as a loss to the many Deaf people and kids who may have benefited from your involvement in the Deaf community, as a career or socially. We've enjoyed your ASL videos, and you'll clearly b successful

[Stephaniekim00]

I'm surprised to learn that you're not fluent in ASL. It does leave me with the impression that you misrepresented yourself. On the other hand, it's all the more impressive that your ASL song interpretations were so amazing. I thought you were dedicated to the Deaf community but realize now you were just having fun. Is that disappointing? Yes. My son is Deaf and it was so neat to see him enjoy music through your videos. I don't understand why you would leave this behind when you're so gifted

[prettyprincess014]

You're Sooo HOTT!

[vr4jay]

@indigogirl567 But if people are opened up to something new in the wrong way, that does do more harm then good. You heard him say that Deaf people were offended by his work.

[vr4jay]

Ok, I guess ignore my previous comment (I should have listened to the whole video first :) Anyways, now that you have given more information on this 'change' I am glad that you are stopping since you are offending the Deaf Community, and when hearing people get the wrong idea of the Deaf Community, that doesnt help anyone. Its hard when people do not learn Sign Language correctly, and just try to jump into the Culture.

[vr4jay]

I'm sure you have got some responses from Deaf people...what do they have to say about your change?

[1313yeahboy]

@CaptainValor @CaptainValor We can actually change the color, so actually if everyone understands how to, you don't need to coordinate your clothing with the color of the font. @Sra33thousand

[KakashiHatake429]

I highly doubt you'll see this, but I want to say this. When I first saw your video of signing you inspired me to try to do a video in signing, to help me practice with it. When I watched your first video, I felt that you gave up on something, but I may have been wrong. You looked like you were having fun doing what you were, and I wish you would continue to do it.