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It's quite sad how the term, "Hacker", was hijacked to be almost exclusively COMPUSEC. I remember back when It denoted a builder, modder, or creater. Depending in what aspect you come from will depend on what image you get from a Hacker. If you want to talk Cracking, though... Did it, back in the day. Was quite fun, so was Social Engineering. I'm thinking about revisiting those old days on my home systems. After reading how the NSAcracks systems, I want to try much of it myself. I want to see how like Kevin Mitnick I can be, or how cunning I can be, like Tsutomu Shimomura. I think of Hacking as the ultimate civil service, whether you're a builder/modder, or you're in sys sec. It's all good. I've worked Crypto, Telephony, Telemetry Systems, Net Admin, Sys Admin... I've worked some hardcore f****n' s**t. Just won't say for who.

And, with that said... Computational Physics is a field I'm interested to break into.

What is your first name?
Not telling, sorry. But you can call me Keiji.

Age:
25

Location:
UK

Hobbies and Interests:
Copypasting from the friendship board thread...

Why are you here?/How did you find this website?
Having something of an existential crisis recently, increasingly feeling the need to meet new people since I hardly talk to anyone anymore. Suddenly remembered I was all-but-diagnosed with AS (see below), so googled for AS communities and this is what came up!

When were you diagnosed?
When I was 14 - this was after having a lot of behavior issues in school - my mom took me to see a psychologist who said I was a textbook case of AS. However, I say all-but-diagnosed above, because they didn't give us any official record of it, as the school wasn't cooperating as it would mean they'd have to shell out for special extra sessions for me or something. Psychologist said it wouldn't be of any help to officially diagnose me, and that it would just give me a label that would make my life even worse. I actually didn't remember any of this until just a week or so ago when I asked my mom to remind me what happened. I'm still not sure whether an official diagnosis would have actually helped in the long run...

Favorite music:
I like a lot of instrumental stuff. Or stuff where if there are lyrics they actually have meaning. Or stuff that just has meaning to me because of where I first heard it. After finding out how much music can affect me emotionally, I even started carefully crafting what I listen to when so that I could have more of those occasional blissful moments. Eh, it's probably bad for me, but I don't care. :3 So yeah, I don't really have a favorite genre as it's so context-specific.

Books/TV shows/Movies:
People always find this surprising but I hardly read books or watch TV. I tend to get all my fiction from anime and let's plays.

Instrument:
I spent about two years learning to play piano, but nothing really came of that. I still wish I could compose.

Do you like sports?
Nu-uh. Not playing it, nor watching it... 's all rather boring to me :\

Job:
I work full time as a programmer / software engineer.

Plans for the future?
I wish I could actually develop at least one of my hobby projects enough to be released, and for someone to find it useful...

Any comments?
Yes. See the entire rest of my post above.

You don't need to break in they'll let you in if you knock first.

What is your first name? Elizabeth, but I go by my middle name Rebecca

Age: 21

Location: New York

Hobbies and Interests: Reading, writing, watching TV, listening to music, working with electronics, cars, taking care of my animals, and drawing

Why are you here? To try to get more comfortable with talking to people and to meet people who are nice and similar to me

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): Age 3

Favorite subjects: Reading, Writing, History, Psychology, and Sociology

Year/Grade: College Student

Favorite music: Just about anything, but mostly pop, rock and anything from the 1980's and 1990's

Books: To Kill a Mockingbird, Catcher in the Rye, and Doctor Who, Torchwood, and Star Trek novels (and fanfiction, if that counts )

TV shows/Movies: Doctor Who, Torchwood, Merlin, Broadchurch, The Simpsons, Firefly, and Star Trek

Instrument: None really, but I love singing

Do you like sports? Not really

Family: Two dogs, two cats, and several fish

Clothing: Anything soft and comfortable

How did you find this website? Google, I think. I don't really remember.

Job: Animal caretaker and cashier

Plans for the future? I hope to earn my degree in Graphic Design and then go into advertising or page layout.

Any comments?

What is your first name? Avery

Age: 22

Location: Virginia

Hobbies and Interests: Wildlife, drawing, Internet, anime/manga/webtoons, Asian culture (Kpop, food, language, art, etc.), Sci-fi fantasy genre, Otome/roleplaying video games, ancient world and mythology, learning, hiking/camping.

Why are you here? I was recently diagnosed with Aspergers.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): Early in 2015

Favorite subjects: Conservation, Biology, Literature, Drawing

Year/Grade: Graduate- graduated with Bachelor's of Science spring 2015

Favorite music: Kpop, Cpop, pop, electronic dance music (EDM)

Books: I don't have a single favorite book, there's so many good ones! XD

TV shows/Movies: I don't have a favorite movie or TV show-same as with books >,>;

Instrument: None

Do you like sports? Only for fun. I like playing golf, badminton, tennis, Frisbee, and volleyball. I rarely play sports though.

Family: Complicated- Younger brother without any disabilities. Dad and mom are divorced. My dad remarried so I have a step-mom. My step-mom had two boys who are around my brother's age who are my stepbrothers.

Clothing: Both casual and professional.

How did you find this website? My life skills/disability coach told me about Wrong Planet.

Job: Part-time Research Assistant at university. Looking for full-time job for fall.

Plans for the future? Eventually going to apply for graduate degree program, but I'm just working on becoming independent and getting work experience for now. I hope to visit South Korea and other parts of Asia someday.

Any comments? Looking forward to connecting with lots of interesting people and learning more about the spectrum! I am also checking out ASPIES Central website, which was mentioned to me. Feel free to send me a message, I will try to take time at least once week on Wrong Planet. Thinking of starting a blog too.

What is your first name? Nichole

Age: 27

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hobbies and Interests: reading, cataloging and collecting books, cooking, writing, animals, statistics, travel

Why are you here? I am seeking information/support/insight.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): Not diagnosed/not sure.

Favorite subjects: math, history, geosciences, animal health, culinary arts

Year/Grade: N/A

Favorite music: jazz, instrumental/classical, very little country, some classic rock.

Books: I do not have one favorite book. This list would be quite large.

TV shows/Movies: See above response.

Instrument: I used to play the flute and alto saxophone. I also enjoy the violin.

Do you like sports? Only hockey, and only in person.

Family: Elaborate.

Clothing: I wear scrubs to work. Jeans and T-shirts elsewhere.

How did you find this website? Google.

Job: Receptionist/animal handler at a feline hospital

Plans for the future? Unknown.

Any comments? None at this time.

Have not been able to add some info about myself, on my account page (due to site/system glitches, apparently), so, thought I would participate in this thread:

Age: 50

Location: California

Hobbies/Special Interests: Music, Architecture, Neuroscience, Hiking, Paddle Boarding

Why are you here? To interact with others, whom I share things in common with

Favorite subjects: Music, Architecture, Design/Visual Arts, Music, Graphic Design, Anything Related to Neurosciences, Music

Favorite Music: Avant-garde/Experimental/Free Jazz-too many artists to name, Progressive Rock, particularly; Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, ++-circa: Late 1960's thru 70's, Classical, particularly; Chopin, Mozart, Vivaldi, Post-Punk/Goth Rock, ie: Bauhaus, The Cult, et al., Alternative, British Indie, New Wave + additional Genres/sub Genres

Books: Many, Various, Preference for Nonfiction

Movies: Too many favorite films to name, at the moment . . .

Instrument: Vocalist with basic Guitar and Piano skills

Comments: Have really enjoyed being here! : )

Britte: I would have thought, in a million years, that you're 50!

I thought you were like in your 20's/30's.

I understand this, as I am very young at heart and young-minded for my age, in various ways, so, I know I may come across as being much younger. I am not like other women my age. Well, perhaps with the exception of other Aspie girls of my age. : )

What is your first name? April

Age: 17 (turning 18 next month)

Location: Southern California

Hobbies and Interests: Thinking, Music, Writing, Fiction, Philosophy, The Supernatural, Psychology.

Why are you here? Diagnosed a few years ago and curious about it.

When were you diagnosed?: Officially diagnosed by my doctor and unofficially diagnosed by, my Junior High Guidance Consular, at, 13 or 14. Though, I'm beginning to I've been misdiagnosed.

Favorite subjects: Music by far!! For primary subjects, I guess English since, I've always been pretty good at it but, school bores for the most part.

Year/Grade: I'm about to start my senior year.

Favorite music: Experimental/Avant-garde, New Wave, Classic rock, anything psychedelic.

Books: The Cthulhu Mythos

TV shows/Movies: Donnie Darko, A Clockwork Orange

Instrument: Synthesizer, Piano, Drums, Very little Guitar

Do you like sports? Not really.

Family: Mother, No siblings.

Clothing: Normally some kind of blouse w/ a skirt or jeans, maybe a necklace but TONS of make-up.

How did you find this website? Google

Job: Student, Waitress

Plans for the future? Not a clue.

Any comments? Pretty much sums it up.

What is your first name? Sam
Age: 18
Location: UK
Hobbies and Interests: I like history, philosophy, psychology, general knowledge, strategy games, walking and current world events.
Why are you here? Diagnosed with Asperger's a few weeks ago and I want to work on my issues with communicating with others.
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): August 2015
Favorite music: Pretty much anything on the radio. Also enjoy classical and video game instrumental music.
Books: Anything historical, I am currently also reading The Walking Dead graphic novels.
TV shows/Movies: Not much of a TV watcher to be honest, but I did like Breaking Bad and occasionally watch historical documentaries.
Instrument: Hope to start learning to play the guitar in the near future.
Do you like sports? I go rock climbing weekly, which I really enjoy.
Family: I live with my mother, father and younger sister.
Clothing: Smart casual.
How did you find this website? Google.
Job: Not currently, but I hope to get an engineering apprenticeship in the new year.
Plans for the future? See above.
Any comments? Nope.

What is your first name? My first name is the most amazing thing ever. JK, too personal.

Age: 20s

Location: Western Europe

Hobbies and Interests: Games, videos, music, psychology (special interest personality disorders), autism spectrum disorder, rarely watch anime, Wikipedia articles, adult Internet content, some science, pace through forest, frequent forums... Don't feel like listing more things. At the moment mostly browse music.

Why are you here? Because I probably have Asperger's Syndrome; Internet tests don't lie, or do they? (Maybe they do ) Let's have a good time guys!

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): NO official diagnosis

Favorite subjects: Math, Art, Philosophy, English

Year/Grade: Graduated a few years ago

Favorite music: Electro House, Glitch Hop, Electro Swing

Books: Can't say, you would be able to tell what country I'm from. And that's none of your business! I recently read "Why Men Don’t Listen and Women Can’t Read Maps"

TV shows/Movies: Catscratch, Death Note, Rat Race

Instrument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1JA-nh0IfI

Do you like sports? I used to take Taekwondo classes before I hit puberty, still like it. I have respect for Muay Thai fighters. I like to watch all kinda martial arts like boxing.

Family: I'm an only child.

Clothing: 16 year old style. Hoodie fanatic. Adidas shoes. Don't really look after my clothing too much tho.

How did you find this website? Google search "asperger forum".

Job: Constant slacker... cough, I mean... university student

Plans for the future? Nope.

Any comments? Sometimes I pick my nose!

What is your first name? Not telling

Age: 31

Location: USA

Hobbies and Interests: Gaming, Wikipedia, macro photography, reading, music

Why are you here? Because no matter how odd you might seem, it's still important to connect with and be able to relate to other people

When were you diagnosed?: 2 years ago, but suspected for some time

Favorite subjects: Sci-fi, ancient history, anthropology, geology, and radioactive stuff

Favorite music: German industrial, death rock, gothic rock, and symphonic/choir

Books: I eat up anything to do with favorite subjects

TV shows/Movies: Trek (TV show) and movies having to do with sci-fi, outrageously improbable disasters, martial arts or historical themes

Do you like sports? I'm very fond of MMA but I think boxing is boring and I really dislike football (where I live everybody is obsessed with it)

Family: Yes

Clothing: Too many maxi dresses. I want to get dressed in under five minutes and I want to be comfortable

How did you find this website? Dumb luck

Job: Data entry / Data normalizer

Plans for the future? Take my week vacation as soon as Fallout 4 is released

Any comments? Thanks for putting this questionnaire up, I couldn't even bring myself to introducing myself on a message board Hello everybody

Welcome, Teutomer, glad you overcame your shyness.
I love MMA and yeah, boxing sucks

I agree, Breaking Bad was a great show. I felt very upset when Walter was laying on the ground bleeding from his stomach with the song "Baby Blue-Badfinger" playing.