I think I found the "hearing" alternative:
When Couples Fight on Facebook, Everyone Knows the Score - NYTimes.com
All I am saying is that ever since VP's have become common, this type of behaviour has increased within the deaf community. VP's are being used (not always) much the same way Facebook is used in the above linked article.
Except .. it happens live, and usually, the victim is dragged right into it kicking and screaming.
Resistance is futile.