And Ron, who cares about the demographics showing a percentage of the population interested in "niche" anything? We are talking about females in ASL. Comparing percentages of the whole against percentages of the interested has nothing to do with the topic.
Geez, have any of you been to a debate or participated in one. And I don't mean the excuse of a debate by politicos. These are not debates. Debates are when two opposing viewpoints are presented backed by "actual" facts.
David,
Its Jon, not Ron, I am sorry your anger management issues prevent you from reading.
If you begin a debate by asking for others to present " facts" - do not be surprised when they begin to do just that. Remember that "fact", like "truth", "Purpose" "design", and "rhetoric" are all difficult terms to ascertain a definition that suits all, or even most. You might recall those words are a bit vague if you "actually" took part in or participated in any real debate, not the generalized "squishy warm fuzzy" debates that occur on the internet because "
OMG somebody is WRONG!!! Now I got to go and throw a hissy fit!" As if doing that ever resolved any real "debate".
It is not my task to provide you with all the requisite footwork to support my deferment and / or disagreement of your blanket statements (which you made by the way, without any shred of
"actual proof". ( that is what you called it, right?)) you obviously have a mouse, a keyboard, an internet connection and are intelligent enough to use all three to suit your own desires / whims/ fancy/ needs / wants. By all means, enjoy yourself doing so, or not.
It is not on me to do anything because you desire it, because you think it is necessary, or because you feel everyone should be playing by "your rules". That's on you. I will think,do,act,choose,and participate based on what my preferences are, not what you desire them to be.
If I act as a receptionist for your verbal aggression then wonderful, I was glad to be of assistance. Be well prepared to receive it back in turn.
KRL, Jon H