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themizarkshow
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28 Dec 2022, 9:06 pm

Hello all! I haven't been on a forum for years, but happy to be here.

I'm fairly new to the world of neurodiverse-ness, having only figured out the weirdness of my life a few short years ago. My interests revolve around videogames, twisty puzzles (ie: Rubik's cubes), card/board games, and zine making/collecting.

Not entirely sure what to expect from joining, but guess I hope to meet some friendly folks I can actually relate to for once and maybe play some games together online.


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29 Dec 2022, 6:12 am

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

You might want to edit your profile to include a signature line that mentions your interests.


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29 Dec 2022, 11:50 am

Welcome to WP! I hope you like it here.

I'd suggest just wandering around the planet to see if you can find some forums that interest you.

I'd also suggest that if you find a thread unpleasant you don't have to leave WP! Just wander over to another thread.

Welcome!


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29 Dec 2022, 5:39 pm

themizarkshow wrote:
. . . and zine making/collecting. . .

Welcome to Wrong Planet! :jester:

And yes, I remember zines from back in the day in the early 1990s.

I suppose, with maybe three regular writers or artists, the current version would be online. On an interesting topic, either once a week or once a month, plus assorted other contributors. And please count me as one of the potential contributors [depending on topic of course]. :D



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29 Dec 2022, 9:01 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome. Happy to be here!

Mona Pereth wrote:
You might want to edit your profile to include a signature line that mentions your interests.

Done! Thanks for the suggestion.

AardvarkGoodSwimmer wrote:
And yes, I remember zines from back in the day in the early 1990s... I suppose, with maybe three regular writers or artists, the current version would be online.

There are definitely some folks who make online zines, but I still rely on paper! Even travel to local zinefests around my area when the COVID restrictions aren't wild anymore. Mostly make them with typewriters, sharpies, pens/pencils, and occasionally augment them with the iPad.

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... but once by chance I solved one of Rubik's "cubes".

Funny! That's really some good luck. I decided to pick up learning the algorithms for the Friedrich Method (CFOP) after I saw that the world record holder was just under half my age. Figured if a 16yr old could do it in 3 seconds, I could at least learn to solve it in 3 minutes. So far my best time is 22s but I'm out of practice so it probably takes closer to 40-45s these days.


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30 Dec 2022, 10:01 pm

themizarkshow wrote:
There are definitely some folks who make online zines, but I still rely on paper! Even travel to local zinefests around my area when the COVID restrictions aren't wild anymore. Mostly make them with typewriters, sharpies, pens/pencils, and occasionally augment them with the iPad.

I think a combo of printing and handwritten has a lot of potential. :nemo:



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31 Dec 2022, 5:07 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet! :D


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01 Jan 2023, 5:41 am

welcome! such a friendly interested and interesting group, you will find others who identify or can advise. Explore all the pages, ask questions, lots to see and do, lots of good folks here. Glad you are with us!


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01 Jan 2023, 10:26 pm

AnonymousAnonymous wrote:
Welcome to Wrong Planet! :D

Thanks and great to meet you!

autisticelders wrote:
welcome! such a friendly interested and interesting group, you will find others who identify or can advise. Explore all the pages, ask questions, lots to see and do, lots of good folks here. Glad you are with us!

Excited to be here and chatting with new folks. Look forward to seeing you all on the other threads!

Thanks for the warm welcome!! !


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20 Jan 2023, 2:17 am

Hello and nice to meet you! I'm a latecomer to the ASD confirmation too...and 10 years later I think I'm still discovering aspects of the weirdness in me. :D



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20 Jan 2023, 10:20 am

Welcome to Wrong Planet.


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