tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post4262865378345437338..comments2024-03-29T03:43:45.977-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: Change Begins: You Tube 4Dave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-45419245337249112862010-05-02T10:42:39.137-04:002010-05-02T10:42:39.137-04:00Came across this via one of Glenda Watson Hyatt...Came across this via one of Glenda Watson Hyatt's post, and I'm so glad I did.<br /><br />Dave, please never stop being a voice for those who are voiceless, or who have had their voices silenced. We need more, many more people like you in this world.<br /><br />And for heavens sake, please don't let equipment or ability determine whether or not you continue to post videos. Your opinion is more valuable than you know, and if people want to hear it then font size and video quality is totally insignificant. You have a story that needs to be shared, and it's the STORY that needs to be shared, totally disregarding the format.<br /><br />Thank you for doing what you do. So many would just stand aside, or turn a blind eye. YOU made a difference by having the courage to speak out. Never stop, Dave. Those without a voice - or without a voice that is allowed to be heard - need you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02283651609433403415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-85656784505232421122010-04-10T20:13:54.050-04:002010-04-10T20:13:54.050-04:00Just found your blog through twitter. awesome! For...Just found your blog through twitter. awesome! For people wanting to adjust the font up or down just use Ctrl + or Ctrl - to get the size you want. Personally, I used Ctrl ++++ so I could read it. :)<br /><br />I like the videos though cause then I don't have to worry about whether I can see it or not. The sound on your videos came through just fine for me.Cyndi in BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10110554591798279143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-25542724483090092792010-03-30T13:09:41.101-04:002010-03-30T13:09:41.101-04:00Beautiful and heart wrenching story. I think it g...Beautiful and heart wrenching story. I think it goes back to what you were saying in one of your previous blogs, about how some tend to view disability as synonymous with tragedy. Unfortunately, for many people, the way to cope with tragedy is to dehumanize those involved. And, to dehumanize an entire group of people, in order to deal with what one perceives as a tragic situation is very dangerous indeed. It can then justify any treatment of that group and has produced some pretty catastrophic horrors throughout our history. Love reading your blog. Thank you for your courage in writing it.MC Mobilityhttp://www.mcmobilitysystems.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-50230181147054552952010-03-30T04:42:07.601-04:002010-03-30T04:42:07.601-04:00Smaller font size does help. Thank you.Smaller font size does help. Thank you.Baba Yaganoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-69961829198704091442010-03-29T20:09:41.577-04:002010-03-29T20:09:41.577-04:00The woman left out in the cold ... is she the same...The woman left out in the cold ... is she the same woman you also describe in your article, "Mourning is Breaking"? I found that one of the most powerful things you've written that I've had the opportunity to read (not yet having read any of your books). But this video, at least from what I can tell via the transcript, is also enormously powerful.Andrea S.http://wecando.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-85780113006433422232010-03-29T19:50:30.673-04:002010-03-29T19:50:30.673-04:00I hope that every one who works in the "care&...I hope that every one who works in the "care" sector gets a chance to read that book Dave, I found your story moving and all to familiar although thankfully I have never had the same type of experience but abuse takes many forms and we need to remember that we are there to serve. <br /><br />May the world remember the Debbies for the amazing people they are.Myrrienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12818829978978213739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-76558063511864737712010-03-29T18:55:16.327-04:002010-03-29T18:55:16.327-04:00I made the font size smaller, does that help?I made the font size smaller, does that help?Dave Hingsburgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-77156006134981191552010-03-29T17:21:49.869-04:002010-03-29T17:21:49.869-04:00Thank you. Which is inadequate.
It's not onl...Thank you. Which is inadequate.<br /><br />It's not only staff who carry the guilt of having failed to - try, if not actually affect things. The strange power of the system to pervert everyone in it is something which, once experienced, one would *hope no-one ever forgot. You're one of very few to talk about it, concretely; and too often the best leave, and the worst stay.<br /><br />Bathetically; I find the black on white almost unreadable. In general, but for some reason more than usually so in this new format. Had to highlight the text paragraph by paragraph to read it, and even then it was difficult.<br /><br />Kate's comment caused me to try Ctrl - (Kate: that works to reduce font size in most browsers, afaik; Command - on the Mac), and yes, it's font size which causes the extra difficulty.Baba Yaganoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-10483270250192198802010-03-29T15:37:04.471-04:002010-03-29T15:37:04.471-04:00Good videos - in fact I think it's a marvellou...Good videos - in fact I think it's a marvellous addition to your blog.<br /><br />I love the new template. <br /><br />Seconding the idea of investing in a plug-in microphone.<br /><br />I'll knit you a pop screen if you need one.<br />:-)Shanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704810407872873565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-86913384635037493822010-03-29T14:03:33.732-04:002010-03-29T14:03:33.732-04:00Dave, your stories never fail to move me, to touch...Dave, your stories never fail to move me, to touch my soul, and to remind me how important it is to speak up.<br /><br />Please keep making the videos.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791317184998122691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-28475328670806662332010-03-29T10:48:34.744-04:002010-03-29T10:48:34.744-04:00Hmm, blogger ate part of my link, there was a .htm...Hmm, blogger ate part of my link, there was a .htm (dot htm, in case it gets taken out again) on the end of that.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13440658754416289147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-69546124625359030872010-03-29T10:47:10.818-04:002010-03-29T10:47:10.818-04:00Hi Dave,
I love the videos, and I wanted to let y...Hi Dave,<br /><br />I love the videos, and I wanted to let you know that. I don't have any involvement in the field of disability nor am I disabled myself. Your thoughts were already opening up a new window for me--bringing light to an area that I didn't know much about--but the videos are really something special. I can see why you're in demand as a speaker. You have a real gift for humble yet compelling storytelling.<br /><br />I too have volume issues, but I certainly don't want you to stop doing the videos! I wonder if it might help to just sit a little closer to the mike. Or, if you're just using the computer mike, you might be able to get an inexpensive one that plugs into the computer and that offers a little better range of flexibility and quality. Something like one of the better-rated ones here? (http://www.musicmasterworks.com/MicrophoneReview.htm)<br /><br />But if it's quiet video or no video, I'll definitely take quiet! Thank you for doing these.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13440658754416289147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-18517785566032347402010-03-29T09:45:20.663-04:002010-03-29T09:45:20.663-04:00Dear Dave:
What a powerful story! I am in awe of ...Dear Dave:<br /><br />What a powerful story! I am in awe of your transparency. Through stories like this people can learn. The truth is that anyone who has been working in human services for any length of time can think of instances when they failed to protect someone or even inflicted harm on someone they supported - not because they are bad people but because the system within which we work is so horribly flawed, the culture within which it is embedded so horribly prejudiced.<br /><br />Thank you Dave for opening the dialogue years ago now, for your ongoing committment to change. It really does make a difference. I know your work makes a difference because I see it.<br /><br />And please don't stop the videos!<br />ColleenColleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-14595867441235005592010-03-29T09:21:57.863-04:002010-03-29T09:21:57.863-04:00No, no, no! PLEASE don't stop the videos! They...No, no, no! PLEASE don't stop the videos! They are totally worth straining to hear. Perhaps one of your readers/listeners can offer some technical expertise? The videos are important and enjoyable, and I'd hate to see them stopped due to a small technical difficulty. I tried to watch the YouTube version, rather than the imbedded one, but alas there was no difference for me. Hmmm...anyone else have a suggestion? And in case I forgot to mention it, please don't stop the videos!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171428636839043425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-81625848222079220742010-03-29T09:04:03.591-04:002010-03-29T09:04:03.591-04:00Came here after reading your words about the bus r...Came here after reading your words about the bus ride to work over at Belinda's blog. Loved this video! Well, hated what you experienced, but loved how you found your voice and the new direction in which you are using it, Dave.<br /><br />May you have the time and space to write and what you need each day to put the needed words on the page!Marilyn Yocumhttp://www.asgoodadayasany.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-34419666549744423762010-03-29T08:25:21.775-04:002010-03-29T08:25:21.775-04:00The wheeliecrone says -
Thank you for your conscie...The wheeliecrone says -<br />Thank you for your conscience and your courage, Dave. And please, please write that book. Please write every word that you can to bring this sort of situation to an end. Abuse of people who are in a vulnerable position, whatever their vulnerability may be - abuse is wrong. Abuse destroys the body and the spirit. Abuse must stop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-40287859790555070592010-03-29T06:06:38.692-04:002010-03-29T06:06:38.692-04:00Readers and Listeners: I'm not sure how to fix...Readers and Listeners: I'm not sure how to fix the volume problem. On my computer here at home I can hear the YouTube videos with no problem at all. I am only recording these on my home computer, not in a studio, these are not professionally done. I guess my choice, given I only have the equipment and skill set I have, is to simply stop making the videos. However, this video is so important to me that I don't want this discussion to turn into a 'vote' rather than commentary on the content of the video. I'll put up a 'vote' meter later on in this week and I'll let you all decide if this is the last of the planned videos.Dave Hingsburgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-76107965476923532942010-03-29T05:48:16.973-04:002010-03-29T05:48:16.973-04:00Ditto Dave.
Had to read the transcript today as v...Ditto Dave.<br /><br />Had to read the transcript today as volume is so low. <br /><br />Shame is a powerful motivator indeed.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114470051285093104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-76961385612308230652010-03-29T01:56:34.552-04:002010-03-29T01:56:34.552-04:00My word, you are a brave man. To speak with such p...My word, you are a brave man. To speak with such passion about a horrible situation, and then to confess that you did not handle it in the way you would have liked, took much courage, I'm sure. But then to determine to begin to be a part of the much needed changes, years later, takes more courage still. Just one of the many reasons I keep coming back to your blog, day after day. You show us who you are, and who you are is honest, human, charming, and wonderful. I'm so glad that you continue to share the way you do. (Just one little technical observation: is there any way your videos could have a louder volume? I turn my speakers up full, and still have to strain to hear you. The transcript helps (and it's awesome!), but I'd love to be able to just sit back and enjoy your voice. There's so much more passion in the spoken word than in the written text.)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171428636839043425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-73359563685600625802010-03-29T00:45:28.661-04:002010-03-29T00:45:28.661-04:00On second thought the font is probably okay but it...On second thought the font is probably okay but it will take some getting used to for me.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931944728963114472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-18008832191062380612010-03-29T00:43:49.116-04:002010-03-29T00:43:49.116-04:00You changed the format again....I have to say.... ...You changed the format again....I have to say.... just as I get used to a new blog look you change it again. I wonder if you could make the font a little smaller? It is hard to read so much text in such a big font if you have to constantly scrolling down. I enjoy your blog very much but I just wish it would stay in one place ie style lol. Thanks. KateKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931944728963114472noreply@blogger.com