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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Wrong Answers Only |
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Replies: 5,960
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 Eleventy?
 What will that get you in a Mars Bar? |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Which avatar suits me the best? |
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| Ditto. Though Little Shultz is a reasonable approximation. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Diagnosed Late? Let’s Talk Childhood Signs |
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Posted: Yesterday, 6:50 pm
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| Other kids teased me for my vocabulary (way beyond grade level). We lived near an Aunt and Uncle and their four kids. When I was very young I started using "big" words and they gave me a hard time about it. So I learned to speak simply. With hindsight, I think my cousins did me a favor. I... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: You and your NT parent |
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Posted: Yesterday, 6:44 pm
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| Overall I got along well with my parents, though Dad clearly thought I was "weird". My Mom was NT. It is likely my Dad was, too. I was the first of their four children and the only one eligible for Mensa . I was the one least likely to get into trouble. Of my parents, siblings, and I, I am... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Diagnosed with Autism late 50s |
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Posted: Yesterday, 6:37 pm
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| Welcome to WP! I hope you find it worth frequenting (I have). |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Nice to meet you |
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Posted: Yesterday, 6:35 pm
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Check the bottom of the landing page. I think you could summarize it as this site is for neurodiverse people and people interested in neurdiversity—polite people.
I think it was originally for Autistics, but branched out. |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: What movies have you seen recently? |
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Posted: Yesterday, 6:24 pm
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Jeremy Brett  |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Wrong Answers Only |
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Posted: 14 Jul 2025, 4:17 pm
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How can you tell when a forum has been edited? Eleventy!
If you bought part of Mars, what would you do with it? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Crowds |
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Posted: 14 Jul 2025, 4:09 pm
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As long as the crowd is well-behaved and not too tight I'm usually OK with them.
I just see the other people as animated obstacles I shouldn't bump into. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Fed up about my love life |
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Posted: 14 Jul 2025, 4:01 pm
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Replies: 67
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| From what I read on the Internet, face blindness frequently occurs with Autistic folk. Certainly I have both. And it provided some entertainment when I was getting my Adult Autism Assessment. My bride was not invited to the second appointment and the psychologist had made a significant change to her... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: What movies have you seen recently? |
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Posted: 13 Jul 2025, 3:12 pm
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| Last night we watched: Lost in Space [1998] <=> "Danger Will Robinson!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxNQqrPwHts If you enjoyed the original 1965–1968 TV series then you will likely enjoy this movie. • This movie is respectful of the original TV series • This movie has guest appearances... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: TV Episodes You Have Just Watched |
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Posted: 12 Jul 2025, 4:57 pm
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| Last night we finished watching our way through Season 3 of: Miss Scarlet [2020–?] Previously Miss Scarlet & the Duke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F27uedpt-I Recently added Season 5 to our collection so I want to watch the entire series again. <=*/YES!\*/\A good one!=> R E C O M M E N D E D |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I need practical advice for burnout |
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Posted: 12 Jul 2025, 4:41 pm
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| A certification might help. In the realm of computer security there are a number of certifications available. Some are suitable for hands-on folk, some are for bureaucrats. A little poking around on the Internet might help you find a certification you can get to without too much trouble. I'm a CISSP... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Wrong Answers Only |
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Posted: 12 Jul 2025, 3:54 pm
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Actually, they dress just like the rest of us but they use a different kind of lighting that makes their clothes look different.
Obviously, they use lights that displays spots on everything. What color spots do they choose for different purposes, and why? |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Fed up about my love life |
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Posted: 11 Jul 2025, 1:55 pm
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| My personal experience... I was terrible at dating. Very rarely was a gal interested in me, and I found those gals unacceptable (they repeatedly made poor choices...on things like career and finances). When I turned 40 I gave up on ever getting a true, long-term girlfriend/spouse. I still went to so... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello Everyone |
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Posted: 10 Jul 2025, 4:41 pm
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Replies: 13
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Welcome to WP! I hope you find some forums that interest you.
P.S. I like your avatar picture! |
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