sinker 0 #1 October 18, 2005 Hi everyone. Just wanted to share something that struck me in a recent thread... there was what many thought to be a highly amusing thread started by a newbie. Later, said newbie shared that he may have a mild form of autism called Aspergers Syndrome. There was a lot of playful banter in the thread, mostly in good fun and not aimed dericively at the newbie I don't think. It wasn't learned until much later in the thread that this person may have Aspergers, which could account for some communication misconnections in the thread. That having been said, I just wanted to say that, me included, we can be a little rough sometimes as a community, and I hope this person was not hurt or offended by the replies he received in the thread. It is hard to really perceive the "person" behind the posts sometimes, and in this case, after the disclosure that the poster may have a mild form of autism, the thread, for me, took on a whole different picture. It was a good reminder for me to remember that the person behind the post is much more than just their mispellings, grammar, questions, etc., especially if they are new here and trying to get the lay of the land, and our replies can have a profound impact, for good or ill, on them. Hope this makes some sense. Know that i'm not at all trying to be judgemental towards anyone that posted in that thread. Rather, i'm looking more at my own behavior and it's possible ramifications... Michael. -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashtanga 0 #2 October 18, 2005 Good point, Michael. About 99.9% of my posts on here are made as jokes. If I offend somebody by my remarks I apologize. Please DO NOT take my posts serious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #3 October 18, 2005 QuoteGood point, Michael. About 99.9% of my posts on here are made as jokes. If I offend somebody by my remarks I apologize. Please DO NOT take my posts serious. Nice of you to say... I certainly know to not to take you too seriously, and find you to be incredibly funny... hopefully said poster will read this too and there won't be any ill-feelings... and for all I know, there aren't any anyway, just want to make sure there aren't... -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #4 October 18, 2005 As Nate said, Good point Micheal. If the poster does have Aspergers Syndrome, this might be a good time to educate us it. If he's willing that is. I know I'd like to hear about it.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUDYJ 0 #5 October 18, 2005 I don't think 'he' was offended. I talk with 'him' in PM's. You are right... we mean what we say...but we aren't mean about what we say. That's what I am trying to help him understand. For those who would like to know more http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/ Another factor.. and I am sorry the thread was closed before we could share more..is that no matter how old you are or what you carry to these forums..if you are going to post then you play by the rules. I think this is a good experience for us all~~ IF you are going to be Stupid - you better be tough! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #6 October 18, 2005 QuoteI don't think 'he' was offended. I talk with 'him' in PM's. You are right... we mean what we say...but we aren't mean about what we say. That's what I am trying to help him understand. For those who would like to know more http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/ Another factor.. and I am sorry the thread was closed before we could share more..is that no matter how old you are or what you carry to these forums..if you are going to post then you play by the rules. I think this is a good experience for us all~~ glad you shared that Judy... makes me feel better about it! -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steven1981 0 #7 October 18, 2005 its something people have never heard of theres a lot of site poping up about it now thats why my spelling is not so good what i type in speed typing it showsThe blue sky is pretty but the blue sky with fast air is better gotty love wind tunnels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steven1981 0 #8 October 18, 2005 what do yall want to knowThe blue sky is pretty but the blue sky with fast air is better gotty love wind tunnels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #9 October 18, 2005 Quoteits something people have never heard of theres a lot of site poping up about it now thats why my spelling is not so good what i type in speed typing it shows well hello there! were your ears ringing? we were just talking about you! like I said before to you, I hope you stick around the site for a while.do you care to tell us more about asperger's? I have a cousin who was diagnosed a few years ago... I'd love to learn more! -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #10 October 18, 2005 Interesting. We learn something new every day. If I let you pick on me for being gay, can I pick you you for your spelling Just kidding edit to add: We're all pretty naive on this subject. Anything you'd like to share would be great.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steven1981 0 #11 October 18, 2005 well ask me a ? i mean what r u wanting to know about meThe blue sky is pretty but the blue sky with fast air is better gotty love wind tunnels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #12 October 18, 2005 QuoteInteresting. We learn something new every day. If I let you pick on me for being gay, can I pick you you for your spelling Just kidding and y'all can pick on me for being catholic... no wait, you all already do that! -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,584 #13 October 18, 2005 Quoteand y'all can pick on me for being catholic... no wait, you all already do that!They don't do that here -- we save it for SC. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #14 October 18, 2005 A typical sign of AS is difficulty with social situations, is your case less severe??? You seem to have blended quite well here??? g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #15 October 18, 2005 Quoteand y'all can pick on me for being catholic... no wait, you all already do that! We can't help ourselves Michael, you're a slow moving target Back to the subect at hand . . .Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steven1981 0 #16 October 18, 2005 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger's_syndrome really good siteThe blue sky is pretty but the blue sky with fast air is better gotty love wind tunnels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #17 October 18, 2005 QuoteQuoteand y'all can pick on me for being catholic... no wait, you all already do that!They don't do that here -- we save it for SC. Wendy W. oh crap... I forgot where I was for awhile! thanks for the smack wendy! I need that every now and then... more like every now and now. -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #18 October 18, 2005 How old are you? When were you diagnosed? Are on-line social situations better than in-person situations for you? Here I made it clicky for you http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger's_syndromeKeith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steven1981 0 #19 October 18, 2005 i thank mine is not as bad i like people i love talking i just don't have very meny friends what friends i do have r girlsThe blue sky is pretty but the blue sky with fast air is better gotty love wind tunnels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steven1981 0 #20 October 18, 2005 i'll talk to anyone i'm 24 i was diagnosed at 13The blue sky is pretty but the blue sky with fast air is better gotty love wind tunnels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #21 October 18, 2005 Quotei thank mine is not as bad i like people i love talking i just don't have very meny friends what friends i do have r girls well, I think I speak for many of us here when I say you've made friends w/ us! -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #22 October 18, 2005 QuoteQuoteand y'all can pick on me for being catholic... no wait, you all already do that! We can't help ourselves Michael, you're a slow moving target Back to the subect at hand . . . HEY! I've lost 10 pounds! So there! -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steven1981 0 #23 October 18, 2005 i thank yall for thatThe blue sky is pretty but the blue sky with fast air is better gotty love wind tunnels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #24 October 18, 2005 That's great to hear Steven! Do you find it easier to communicate on line versus in person? I would presume it would minimize the sensory overload... Good luck on here... the crowd is a bit rowdy, but for the most part this community is one of the most tight nit I've ever met. Take care, g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steven1981 0 #25 October 18, 2005 both r fineThe blue sky is pretty but the blue sky with fast air is better gotty love wind tunnels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
