Dating websites that aren't specifically for deaf people: Do you use them? How easy is it to find someone who isn't prejudiced? At what point in the process do you disclose the fact that you're deaf? Any success stories?
I have used them. I have found there are less scam artist on those sites compared to deaf sites. However, there an not very many other deaf on those sites as well so it is much harder to date deaf.
Prejudiced is a strong word. For whatever reason people choose not to date someone(and there are many), it would be prudent to know if that were an issue first. In other words, it's good to weed out those who don't want to date deaf.
I've found that if you put in you are deaf first you don't get as much interaction(This is more true for men than women, women put a higher premium on communication than men). I believe this is likely due to people not understanding the range of people who are deaf and their differences.
I do put in my profile that I wear an aid and it does lessen the call volume. On the other hand, people who wish to go out don't have phone expectations up front so that is a plus. My opinion is that if you can talk on the phone, don't bring it up until you meet. If you can't talk on the phone, the issue will be forced if you don't disclose it.
I don't know what your view of success is so I can't comment on what you think is successful. I have had good relationships and for me that's success. If you are searching for happliy ever after, that's a pretty high bar to set.
It's a good tool. I wouldn't use it exclusively. You should be out there looking for people in real life as well.
