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No one really notices a 15-year-old on here.

*hugs*

Sorry you feel that way. You had mentioned something similiar to that a while back and I posted a response but I am not sure you saw it. I forgot exactly what I wrote, but think it was that older members can sometimes feel out of the loop too. And also that some may feel hesitant about talking to very young people for fear of it being seen as fake (thinking they are young too) or inappropriate. Personnally I enjoy conversation with young people. I think part is that my mind still seems to operate in the same way it always did... (wasn't I supposed to grow up at some point?) and part is that it is refreshing as they are not already set in their ways, overly firm in their opinions. I also think they can see things in a more objective light, as we who have been in it for a while tend to accept things as the way they are.

Anyway, what do you see as the osbstacles to speaking with older folks (if any) ?

I'm often amazed how often people think that autistic people are either in a scientific role or mentally-challenged role.
Honestly, I'll admit that all autistic people have a great many potentials towards variables in life be it occupational,social,recreational,etc..

There's nothing more soul destroying than searching for a job :/

I just feel young here, as opposed to old on another forum site. I think sometimes people don't think I'm important because they see me as someone who knows less than them just because I'm younger. On the other site I go on, there are younger people who know more about stuff then I do. I used to think of them as little children, but now it feels as if I'm talking to people my own age.

Wish my lips wouldn't be so sore :/

I agree with you on that black dwarf in terms of searching for an occupation as, I'm in that boat

Now I am ready for the day. I can't wait.

Anything in particular?

I feel embarrassed to state the following but, I'm currently seeking substantial long-term employment though unlike some people, I don't have all the resources to not find compatible occupations but, learning how to diplomatically deal with work place troubles(specifically tyrannical supervisors).. Other than this I try my best..

I think I see. This is an older then average forum. I thought there was an age poll, but couldn't find it, but would guess the average age is in the mid 20's (?). I do see your point also that people are more accepting of the age difference at the other site. Something that is probably different here however is just the shear size of the possible age gaps. I don't even want to do the math between us! By comparison, on your other site you would have to imagine talking with someone who won't be born for another 25 years.

There may also be a natural tendency for people to seperate into their age groups where there is more in common as far as experiences, culture, even language (slang). So some of it may not that people think you are not important or know less so much as they hesitant about crossing the age barrier. I am on the other end of the situation being in the older catagory, and I have been nervous about talking with younger folks sometimes, and by that I mean people in 20's and 30's as well as teens. Its not because there is anything wrong with younger people, its that I am afraid of being shunned/labeled. Old is different then young. Young you will grow out of. Old only gets worse.

But I have to say, that I really have not been experiencing any noticable avoidance on the forums here for reason of age, so I am relaxing a bit in that respect. One thing I have found though is you do have to take some social risk and jump into the discussions/do some icebreaking. I mention that to ask if you think that the forums you post on (It seems many tend to find and then hand around certain posts. I know I do. ) could be a factor. It might be worth trying some new post territory where the conversation is more directed towards discussions of things, rather then conversation, or the ones that aren't really geared towards responses (like this one, where I broke the general pattern to respond).

Personnally I value young opinions. I have always liked history and culture and young people are like new history in the making, if that makes any sense. Plus while age gives some experience I also personnally think that often something is lost (objectivity). It may be as simple as the brain can only keep so much in it at any given time, so when its full, whatever is added has to push something else out. From what I understand the brain has limited storage space and it stays consistant thru out your life.

To try and give a practical example, if I find an old unidentifable object, I might ask an older person what it was, but I would ask a young person what is its practical worth now. I know I would certainly welcome you in any threads I was participating in, and I think others would too.

*whispery voice* Yay.

Freaking double post...

Chris Pontious and Krispy Kreme look very similar.

I've been sick in bed for most of the day.