TwentyTwoTwelve

Have you ever met anyone from the Capital D deaf community? They're something of a myth to me as I've heard of them but never met any.

According to what I've heard, they socialise only with other deaf people, and shun people who can hear and discourage those who seek to improve or in some way gain or regain hearing, to the point of ostracising them if they go through with it.

There is a deaf community where I'm from but it's rare that I come across any deaf people so I've yet to have the opportunity to discuss it with someone who may be more informed.

Wow, a little over the top. Do you have any idea what motivates these people to act this way?