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averagejoel 02/23/18 2:30:22 PM #52:	Punctus_Pilot posted... averagejoel posted... well for starters I'm not a fan of using "high-functioning" or "low-functioning" as labels - the latter is an excuse to deny people their independence, and the former is an excuse to deny people assistance they might need. Distinctions are necessary. Some people simply can't have their own independence cool. I addressed this train of thought in the rest of my post --- peanut butter and dick <cite>averagejoel posted [p:896634137] in Would you ... [t:76345094]...</cite> <quote><cite>Punctus_Pilot posted...</cite> <quote><cite>averagejoel posted...</cite> <quote>well for starters I'm not a fan of using "high-functioning" or "low-functioning" as labels - the latter is an excuse to deny people their independence, and the former is an excuse to deny people assistance they might need.</quote> Distinctions are necessary. Some people simply can't have their own independence</quote> cool. I addressed this train of thought in the rest of my post</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheCyborgNinja 02/23/18 2:32:00 PM #53:	I don't think I could. It's nothing personal, but autistic people I've known have generally irritated me. I know they can't help it, but I just can't tolerate being around them for long. --- "message parlor" ? do you mean the post office ? - SlayerX888 <cite>TheCyborgNinja posted [p:896634220] in Would you ... [t:76345094]...</cite> <quote>I don't think I could. It's nothing personal, but autistic people I've known have generally irritated me. I know they can't help it, but I just can't tolerate being around them for long.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
-Kicksave- 02/23/18 2:33:41 PM #54:	TC, let me simply the decision making process for most males: Is she hot? Guys will literally date psychopaths --- It is pitch black. You are likely to be eaten by a grue. Rico, YOU know what to DO! <cite>-Kicksave- posted [p:896634294] in Would you ... [t:76345094]...</cite> <quote>TC, let me simply the decision making process for most males: Is she hot? Guys will literally date psychopaths</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Punctus_Pilot 02/23/18 3:31:20 PM #55:	averagejoel posted... Punctus_Pilot posted... averagejoel posted... well for starters I'm not a fan of using "high-functioning" or "low-functioning" as labels - the latter is an excuse to deny people their independence, and the former is an excuse to deny people assistance they might need. Distinctions are necessary. Some people simply can't have their own independence cool. I addressed this train of thought in the rest of my post And you're wrong. The distinction is necessary. Obviously people need to be catered to on an individual basis, but that doesn't mean distinctions shouldn't be made. <cite>Punctus_Pilot posted [p:896637480] in Would you ... [t:76345094]...</cite> <quote><cite>averagejoel posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Punctus_Pilot posted...</cite> <quote><cite>averagejoel posted...</cite> <quote>well for starters I'm not a fan of using "high-functioning" or "low-functioning" as labels - the latter is an excuse to deny people their independence, and the former is an excuse to deny people assistance they might need.</quote> Distinctions are necessary. Some people simply can't have their own independence</quote> cool. I addressed this train of thought in the rest of my post</quote> And you're wrong. The distinction is necessary. Obviously people need to be catered to on an individual basis, but that doesn't mean distinctions shouldn't be made.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
averagejoel 02/23/18 3:37:54 PM #56:	Punctus_Pilot posted... averagejoel posted... Punctus_Pilot posted... averagejoel posted... well for starters I'm not a fan of using "high-functioning" or "low-functioning" as labels - the latter is an excuse to deny people their independence, and the former is an excuse to deny people assistance they might need. Distinctions are necessary. Some people simply can't have their own independence cool. I addressed this train of thought in the rest of my post And you're wrong. The distinction is necessary. Obviously people need to be catered to on an individual basis, but that doesn't mean distinctions shouldn't be made. then the distinctions should be based on something that isn't as loaded and simplistic as "high-functioning" and "low-functioning" --- peanut butter and dick <cite>averagejoel posted [p:896637821] in Would you ... [t:76345094]...</cite> <quote><cite>Punctus_Pilot posted...</cite> <quote><cite>averagejoel posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Punctus_Pilot posted...</cite> <quote><cite>averagejoel posted...</cite> <quote>well for starters I'm not a fan of using "high-functioning" or "low-functioning" as labels - the latter is an excuse to deny people their independence, and the former is an excuse to deny people assistance they might need.</quote> Distinctions are necessary. Some people simply can't have their own independence</quote> cool. I addressed this train of thought in the rest of my post</quote> And you're wrong. The distinction is necessary. Obviously people need to be catered to on an individual basis, but that doesn't mean distinctions shouldn't be made.</quote> then the distinctions should be based on something that isn't as loaded and simplistic as "high-functioning" and "low-functioning"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bumble_ 02/23/18 4:03:02 PM #57:	-Kicksave- posted... TC, let me simply the decision making process for most males: Is she hot? Guys will literally date psychopaths Yes... and girls often seem to have no problem dating some repulsive/obese swine... if he happens to be rich. From the two. I think the male view is more... honest, at the very least :). That said, I wouldn't date the movie type/homicidal psychopath... Unless she was really, REALLY hot. Heh! Anyway, yes, indeed! "Is she hot", is extremely relevant question. It always is really. But especially, if the social side of her, is unlikely to be that appealing... Oh bohoo! <cite>Bumble_ posted [p:896639251] in Would you ... [t:76345094]...</cite> <quote><cite>-Kicksave- posted...</cite> <quote>TC, let me simply the decision making process for most males: Is she hot? Guys will literally date psychopaths</quote> Yes... and girls often seem to have no problem dating some repulsive/obese swine... if he happens to be rich. From the two. I think the male view is more... honest, at the very least :). That said, I wouldn't date the movie type/homicidal psychopath... Unless she was really, REALLY hot. Heh! Anyway, yes, indeed! "Is she hot", is extremely relevant question. It always is really. But especially, if the social side of her, is unlikely to be that appealing... Oh bohoo!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Dream87 02/23/18 8:52:43 PM #58:	averagejoel posted... Blue_Dream87 posted... averagejoel posted... wow, there sure is a lot of severe misinformation in here Like? well for starters I'm not a fan of using "high-functioning" or "low-functioning" as labels - the latter is an excuse to deny people their independence, and the former is an excuse to deny people assistance they might need. calling it "high-functioning autism" instead of "aspergers" is a step forward in that it acknowledges that they're not different things, but it would be better to just call it "autism" and work with the people as individuals. the whole vocabulary surrounding autism-related issues is based on the experiences of the out-group: autistic people are labelled "high-functioning" because it's easy for neurotypicals to understand them, or "low-functioning" because it's difficult. it's generally best to tread lightly in this area - there are a lot of sensitive points I get where you're coming from, I'm not aware of any other terms to best explain what I mean. I think you might be reading too far into things, I'm not saying high functioning doesn't need help or that low-functioning or whatever you'd call them are lesser. I'd relate it more like what I am: I'd say I'm a "high-functioning" bipolar since I'm able to keep a steady job and have enough self-awareness to take precautions in order to lessen the real-world impact of my mood swings. As opposed to someone who would be more... Difficult to deal with. It can come across as insensitive, but I'll clear that up by saying I'm just working with easy language anyone can understand just to discuss something like this topic. --- http://i.imgur.com/ymmqXXN.jpg http://i.imgur.com/5iNwXbV.png http://i.imgur.com/HSriaa3.gif http://i.imgur.com/xphiy45.gifv <cite>Blue_Dream87 posted [p:896654721] in Would you ... [t:76345094]...</cite> <quote><cite>averagejoel posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Blue_Dream87 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>averagejoel posted...</cite> <quote>wow, there sure is a lot of severe misinformation in here</quote> Like?</quote> well for starters I'm not a fan of using "high-functioning" or "low-functioning" as labels - the latter is an excuse to deny people their independence, and the former is an excuse to deny people assistance they might need. calling it "high-functioning autism" instead of "aspergers" is a step forward in that it acknowledges that they're not different things, but it would be better to just call it "autism" and work with the people as individuals. the whole vocabulary surrounding autism-related issues is based on the experiences of the out-group: autistic people are labelled "high-functioning" because it's easy for neurotypicals to understand them, or "low-functioning" because it's difficult. it's generally best to tread lightly in this area - there are a lot of sensitive points</quote> I get where you're coming from, I'm not aware of any other terms to best explain what I mean. I think you might be reading too far into things, I'm not saying high functioning doesn't need help or that low-functioning or whatever you'd call them are lesser. I'd relate it more like what I am: I'd say I'm a "high-functioning" bipolar since I'm able to keep a steady job and have enough self-awareness to take precautions in order to lessen the real-world impact of my mood swings. As opposed to someone who would be more... Difficult to deal with. It can come across as insensitive, but I'll clear that up by saying I'm just working with easy language anyone can understand just to discuss something like this topic.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Dream87 02/23/18 8:53:48 PM #59:	-Kicksave- posted... TC, let me simply the decision making process for most males: Is she hot? Guys will literally date psychopaths In my situation, meh. I don't have high standards, I tend to put personality and common interest above looks. She's certainly not ugly. --- http://i.imgur.com/ymmqXXN.jpg http://i.imgur.com/5iNwXbV.png http://i.imgur.com/HSriaa3.gif http://i.imgur.com/xphiy45.gifv <cite>Blue_Dream87 posted [p:896654771] in Would you ... [t:76345094]...</cite> <quote><cite>-Kicksave- posted...</cite> <quote>TC, let me simply the decision making process for most males: Is she hot? Guys will literally date psychopaths</quote> In my situation, meh. I don't have high standards, I tend to put personality and common interest above looks. She's certainly not ugly.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
averagejoel 02/23/18 10:44:56 PM #60:	Blue_Dream87 posted... averagejoel posted... Blue_Dream87 posted... averagejoel posted... wow, there sure is a lot of severe misinformation in here Like? well for starters I'm not a fan of using "high-functioning" or "low-functioning" as labels - the latter is an excuse to deny people their independence, and the former is an excuse to deny people assistance they might need. calling it "high-functioning autism" instead of "aspergers" is a step forward in that it acknowledges that they're not different things, but it would be better to just call it "autism" and work with the people as individuals. the whole vocabulary surrounding autism-related issues is based on the experiences of the out-group: autistic people are labelled "high-functioning" because it's easy for neurotypicals to understand them, or "low-functioning" because it's difficult. it's generally best to tread lightly in this area - there are a lot of sensitive points I get where you're coming from, I'm not aware of any other terms to best explain what I mean. I think you might be reading too far into things, I'm not saying high functioning doesn't need help or that low-functioning or whatever you'd call them are lesser. I'd relate it more like what I am: I'd say I'm a "high-functioning" bipolar since I'm able to keep a steady job and have enough self-awareness to take precautions in order to lessen the real-world impact of my mood swings. As opposed to someone who would be more... Difficult to deal with. It can come across as insensitive, but I'll clear that up by saying I'm just working with easy language anyone can understand just to discuss something like this topic. that's fair I suppose - you're far from the worst offender in this topic, though the opening post does tend to dictate, to some extent, the framing of the dialogue in the rest of the topic. --- peanut butter and dick <cite>averagejoel posted [p:896660262] in Would you ... [t:76345094]...</cite> <quote><cite>Blue_Dream87 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>averagejoel posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Blue_Dream87 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>averagejoel posted...</cite> <quote>wow, there sure is a lot of severe misinformation in here</quote> Like?</quote> well for starters I'm not a fan of using "high-functioning" or "low-functioning" as labels - the latter is an excuse to deny people their independence, and the former is an excuse to deny people assistance they might need. calling it "high-functioning autism" instead of "aspergers" is a step forward in that it acknowledges that they're not different things, but it would be better to just call it "autism" and work with the people as individuals. the whole vocabulary surrounding autism-related issues is based on the experiences of the out-group: autistic people are labelled "high-functioning" because it's easy for neurotypicals to understand them, or "low-functioning" because it's difficult. it's generally best to tread lightly in this area - there are a lot of sensitive points</quote> I get where you're coming from, I'm not aware of any other terms to best explain what I mean. I think you might be reading too far into things, I'm not saying high functioning doesn't need help or that low-functioning or whatever you'd call them are lesser. I'd relate it more like what I am: I'd say I'm a "high-functioning" bipolar since I'm able to keep a steady job and have enough self-awareness to take precautions in order to lessen the real-world impact of my mood swings. As opposed to someone who would be more... Difficult to deal with. It can come across as insensitive, but I'll clear that up by saying I'm just working with easy language anyone can understand just to discuss something like this topic.</quote> that's fair I suppose - you're far from the worst offender in this topic, though the opening post does tend to dictate, to some extent, the framing of the dialogue in the rest of the topic.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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