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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Would you want to live in an "aspie community"? |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2010, 6:52 pm
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Replies: 83
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| @DaWalker, :lol:. I'm not sure what Alexa stats have to do with it. I was referring to the gender disparity in Asperger's diagnoses. Do you mean that because women 18-24 visit this online community, they would want to live in an aspie community? Well if more women than men are on this site, then sur... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What is your LATEST obsession/special interest |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2010, 4:20 pm
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Replies: 471
Views: 49,421
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I'll define "latest" as being interests picked-up in the last four months.
*memristors
*chatbots
*silicone sculpture
*Otaku culture
*alternative economic systems
*women's fashion (just the sizing practices could take up an entire college lecture) |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Brain Scan Tech Goes Public |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2010, 3:31 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,553
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| I was concerned until I saw that they were using MRI scans. There's no way I would pass a Voigt-Kampff test. But these claims are exaggerated, even for fMRI technology. I wouldn't want to work for a company that would waste time and money on something like this. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Would you want to live in an "aspie community"? |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2010, 2:09 pm
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Replies: 83
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| " Going by the statistics though, we would have a critical shortage of women. The population may not be sustainable in isolation. jc6chan has already indicated that the aspie community that he envisioned would be in the city or suburbs-- not isolated. Thus, the population would not need to be susta... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Would you want to live in an "aspie community"? |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2010, 3:11 am
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Replies: 83
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| "...a community where aspies just gather together?" I found that funny. I'm not sure how much togetherness we'd see. Socializing with other aspies might be easier, it's hard to imagine since I've only met two others. Though I did get along well with both. I envisioned an isolated community when I re... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The ethics of procreation, and the meaning of "special& |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2010, 2:39 am
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,719
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Suffering is a significant part of life. There are varying degrees, but being on the autistic spectrum doesn't guarantee unbearable suffering.
Eugenics sounds logical until you remember that people are humans and not farm animals. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: "Place Blindness," being directionally challenged |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2010, 2:31 am
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Replies: 29
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| I used to be terrible with directions and driving. I found that getting maps and memorizing them helped immensely. I still tend not to notice landmarks on my routes. I cannot memorize a route if I am a passenger. Even if I do have a route memorized, I have my GPS on for longer trips incase I suddenl... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Blown Opportunities |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2010, 2:20 am
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Replies: 18
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| Yes I have. Sometimes because I knew we wouldn't be compatible after talking for a while, sometimes without even realizing I had a chance. And I have sabotaged myself, as you did, out of fear. I know how you feel. If I may offer a suggestion: let her decide if you have anything to offer her. People ... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Did your parent's give you practical advice |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2010, 2:06 am
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Replies: 29
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No. They have two failed marriages each and their personality disorders make it almost impossible for them to have succesful, long-term relationships.
Is it normal for parents to give sound relationship advice? Maybe it only happens on the Cosby Show. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: I want justice. |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2010, 8:45 pm
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Replies: 57
Views: 7,784
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| So the core of your objection is that he lied. Have you been lied to before? How did you cope with it then? How will you cope in the future? Is there such as thing as lie that is not a moral crime? I ask these questions because your reaction is far stronger than what is typical. Most would feel neut... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Americanness |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2010, 12:23 am
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Replies: 45
Views: 3,796
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| I am American. I think we live in a land of dreams. And cognitive dissonance. We are raised to believe in a dream of ultimate success. We are told that anybody, anybody at all, can be rich and famous and powerful. That dream keeps a lot of people going, but I think it is destructive. Success require... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I don't feel love and romance like I feel I should |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2010, 11:23 pm
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Replies: 21
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| I think we need to better define what you expect (and expect to feel) from a relationship. This link might help. At least as a starting point. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangular_theory_of_love ...live with them and feel comfortable with them... not minding being around the person and not wantin... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to make my friend feel better. |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2010, 8:35 pm
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Replies: 12
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| Do you think maybe he underestimates himself? Is he smarter than he thinks he is, or does he show signs that he COULD be? Sometimes THAT will mean more to someone than saying that you accept them "as they are." If "as they are" is in their head a negative, they may not take it in the complimentary ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Are you obsessive about getting ready? |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2010, 8:08 pm
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Replies: 13
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| I tend not to get excited or stressed. But I can relate on advanced planning and wanting to stick to that plan. And I strongly dislike it when people "wing it" and show up or leave at a different time from what they specified. I suppose I do experience urgency and agitation when that happens. And I ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to make my friend feel better. |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2010, 7:52 pm
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Replies: 12
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| Thank you all for your insight and suggestions. Tell him that you accept him, as he is. I have said these exact words. And variations thereof. It was not effective. As Hartzofspace said, it may be that he has some self-esteem issue to work out. Having considered this problem further, I see nothing e... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to make my friend feel better. |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2010, 4:36 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
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| I recently made a new friend. Things were going well until today. He abruptly told me that he is sorry he isn't more intelligent and that I have to "dumb it down" for him. Essentially he feels inferior. His intelligence is perfectly average, as far as I can tell. I'm not sure if it is possible to fi... |
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