SilverProteus
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30 Jan 2008, 11:16 am
Welcome morning_after! 
30 Jan 2008, 6:05 pm
I am always very open, except for maybe when it comes to offering up information that could really come back to haunt me IRL.
There was a post mentioning a list of administrators. I was wondering if maybe I could get a link to their profiles so that I could maybe get to know them through PM or something.
I noticed the vast amount of information, btw. However, thank you for the welcome. 
30 Jan 2008, 6:07 pm
Tequila wrote:
morning_after wrote:
How safe would you say it is?
Let me explain what I mean. On my previous board, the admins were no where to be found, so people would post anything (sometimes even stealing other people identities, or posting graphic content that even included children). I found myself in a situation where people were talking about how they wanted me to be raped and how they wished I would die (one person even said that they wanted me to drive off a very high cliff). Others were attempting to squeeze my real name and address out of me.
And I'll just saw that there were other posts on this completely open and public forum that could be considered sexual harassment.
So is this one policed fairly well? How is it policed?
Let me explain what I mean. On my previous board, the admins were no where to be found, so people would post anything (sometimes even stealing other people identities, or posting graphic content that even included children). I found myself in a situation where people were talking about how they wanted me to be raped and how they wished I would die (one person even said that they wanted me to drive off a very high cliff). Others were attempting to squeeze my real name and address out of me.
And I'll just saw that there were other posts on this completely open and public forum that could be considered sexual harassment.
So is this one policed fairly well? How is it policed?
Bloody hell - there are some creepy people about.
edit: and thank you two for the welcome.
Anyway, you'll be pleased to hear that WP is fairly well policed. Whereabouts are you from, just out of interest? And welcome.
Well, there are always creepy people about, but I am glad to hear of it being well policed. That was really the only issue with the other board I was on.
And thank you. I will say that I live in Arizona.
30 Jan 2008, 6:38 pm
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30 Jan 2008, 6:52 pm
asplanet
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30 Jan 2008, 7:27 pm
richie
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30 Jan 2008, 7:39 pm
morning_after wrote:
I don't want to give out too much information about myself (my experiences on other boards has been borderline frightening) but I will say that I would identify myself as an aspie.
Anyhow, so I was wondering what kind of resources could be found here. Is this just infromational, or does the site help people get plugged into local cherities or groups where they could meet others?
I guess I could say that I see myself as becoming a bit of a go-between. I am very friendly (if quirky) in person and can see myself maybe doing something that helps to bridge the gap between others like myself and the rest of the world (so that they do NOT have to go through the same struggles, which normally were with misinterpretation and frustration).
But I was also wondering if I could learn a little about you (whatever you share is fine as long as it's family friendly
which was not always what I saw on the other boards).
Okay, so I'm attempting to start a thread with my very first post here.
Anyhow, so I was wondering what kind of resources could be found here. Is this just infromational, or does the site help people get plugged into local cherities or groups where they could meet others?
I guess I could say that I see myself as becoming a bit of a go-between. I am very friendly (if quirky) in person and can see myself maybe doing something that helps to bridge the gap between others like myself and the rest of the world (so that they do NOT have to go through the same struggles, which normally were with misinterpretation and frustration).
But I was also wondering if I could learn a little about you (whatever you share is fine as long as it's family friendly
which was not always what I saw on the other boards).Okay, so I'm attempting to start a thread with my very first post here.
Welcome to WrongPlanet!
If you are looking for charities or help organizations try "The Haven":
http://www.wrongplanet.net/forum23.html
There are among the sticky threads listings of organizations that offer some help.
30 Jan 2008, 8:18 pm
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lelia
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30 Jan 2008, 10:17 pm
30 Jan 2008, 10:19 pm
Strapples
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30 Jan 2008, 10:20 pm
morning_after wrote:
I don't want to give out too much information about myself (my experiences on other boards has been borderline frightening) but I will say that I would identify myself as an aspie.
Anyhow, so I was wondering what kind of resources could be found here. Is this just infromational, or does the site help people get plugged into local cherities or groups where they could meet others?
I guess I could say that I see myself as becoming a bit of a go-between. I am very friendly (if quirky) in person and can see myself maybe doing something that helps to bridge the gap between others like myself and the rest of the world (so that they do NOT have to go through the same struggles, which normally were with misinterpretation and frustration).
But I was also wondering if I could learn a little about you (whatever you share is fine as long as it's family friendly which was not always what I saw on the other boards).
Okay, so I'm attempting to start a thread with my very first post here.
Anyhow, so I was wondering what kind of resources could be found here. Is this just infromational, or does the site help people get plugged into local cherities or groups where they could meet others?
I guess I could say that I see myself as becoming a bit of a go-between. I am very friendly (if quirky) in person and can see myself maybe doing something that helps to bridge the gap between others like myself and the rest of the world (so that they do NOT have to go through the same struggles, which normally were with misinterpretation and frustration).
But I was also wondering if I could learn a little about you (whatever you share is fine as long as it's family friendly
which was not always what I saw on the other boards).Okay, so I'm attempting to start a thread with my very first post here.
yes, this site will help you get plugged into groups in your area... not charities, most of those are for "curebies"
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30 Jan 2008, 10:22 pm
Strapples wrote:
morning_after wrote:
I don't want to give out too much information about myself (my experiences on other boards has been borderline frightening) but I will say that I would identify myself as an aspie.
Anyhow, so I was wondering what kind of resources could be found here. Is this just infromational, or does the site help people get plugged into local cherities or groups where they could meet others?
I guess I could say that I see myself as becoming a bit of a go-between. I am very friendly (if quirky) in person and can see myself maybe doing something that helps to bridge the gap between others like myself and the rest of the world (so that they do NOT have to go through the same struggles, which normally were with misinterpretation and frustration).
But I was also wondering if I could learn a little about you (whatever you share is fine as long as it's family friendly which was not always what I saw on the other boards).
Okay, so I'm attempting to start a thread with my very first post here.
Anyhow, so I was wondering what kind of resources could be found here. Is this just infromational, or does the site help people get plugged into local cherities or groups where they could meet others?
I guess I could say that I see myself as becoming a bit of a go-between. I am very friendly (if quirky) in person and can see myself maybe doing something that helps to bridge the gap between others like myself and the rest of the world (so that they do NOT have to go through the same struggles, which normally were with misinterpretation and frustration).
But I was also wondering if I could learn a little about you (whatever you share is fine as long as it's family friendly
which was not always what I saw on the other boards).Okay, so I'm attempting to start a thread with my very first post here.
Okay, so what kind of groups? I am a bit of an activist at heart.
And where would I find information like that?
yes, this site will help you get plugged into groups in your area... not charities, most of those are for "curebies"
31 Jan 2008, 6:11 am
