Equal Opportunity for ASL Users and Learners
The videos found on my YouTube site, allyballybabe, are of various songs signed in American Sign Language. The YouTube is used for educational purposes all over the world, as well as a bridge between... continue reading »
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"my husband is going deaf and this was helpful in helping me learn to sign to him"
"why pick on the deaf?? so many u tube videos that dont belong on u tube why the deaf? pick pick on the deaf...going to do the same for the blind, blacks, and others?"
"There is no reason you need to remove any of hers, or other peoples videos. Don't you think that you would get more sales if people like the songs on youtube that they hear? The people aren't saying that they own the song, they are just putting it in a vi"
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"I also have a youtube account, cypresswhisker2, in which I make Harry Potter music videos to popular music. I always blatantly state that I take no credit for anything in the credits of my video, where I list all of the films I've used clips from and the "
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"This is ridiculous. Why is it that anyone who sings along to someone else's song doesn't have their video removed, but someone that signs to it does."
"I sign this petition in support of ALL users who wish to interpret music NOT JUST this ONE person"
"Ally inspires, educates, and touches many lives through what she does."
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"ASL Music helps both the Deaf and the hearing; it provides a reconciliation of the two cultures. This must remain available to everyone!"
"I think you should not remove these videos from youtube not only does it help deaf people from the U.S. but since youtube is a global website deaf people from all over the goble have the apportunitie to have some one that they can connect with and be glad"
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"What Ally is doing is AMAZING. She is bringing ASL to the Whole World through her Incredible Videos. Please please do not remove them!!"
"If WMG is going to block Ally's video for the few hundred bucks they might have otherwise lost if non-deaf people listen to Ally's video, they are commiting a humanitarian crime against all deaf people. The inspiration Ally's video bring to non-deaf peopl"
"Dear Youtube and WMG, as many of the people who post fan-made videos on your site, I believe that we do not steal anyone's copyright. If anything, we're promoting each and every show, book, or song that we use in our videos. Without fan-made youtube video"
"Please consider the position you are taking carefully. I have severe hearing issues and it has been a long time since I've bought music. The youtube site allyballybabe is a solid connection between the hearing world and the deaf world. For me this youtube"
"Ally's videos are great! She makes it very clear that she does not own the songs or lay any claim to them at all. It's wonderful to be able to see songs performed in ASL. Please don't delete her account. It's a wonderful way to allow the deaf to experienc"
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"Let her sign."
"As a fellow interpreter, Kudos!"
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