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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Grammar and Spelling differences |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 15 Nov 2023, 3:20 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 10,996
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| I'm aware that my grammar and spelling aren't perfect, in either speaking or writing. However, I do seem to be more concerned about than a lot of people. Something I've noticed is that nearly all locals speak in double negatives. I.e., "They don't have none." "She don't live here no m... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and furries |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 07 Nov 2023, 8:00 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 13,200
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| I'm a furry artist. I think that's all true. I don't have a fursona, exactly, but I have a number of original characters. Remi Vitoux the beaver artist/superhero (at right in the picture below) is probably the closest to being like me. https://i.imgur.com/DpWAnYP.jpg It's interesting to me that mos... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and furries |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 04 Nov 2023, 4:51 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 13,200
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| I'm a furry artist. I think that's all true. I don't have a fursona, exactly, but I have a number of original characters. Remi Vitoux the beaver artist/superhero (at right in the picture below) is probably the closest to being like me. https://i.imgur.com/DpWAnYP.jpg It's interesting to me that most... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The one difference between NT interests and specialinterests |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 03 Nov 2023, 5:20 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 22,550
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| I've noticed a trend that as escapist media like fantasy and superheroes get more mainstream, people online talk more and more about how they only like it because it's a serious, grown-up allegory for important real-life issues. I.e., "I like Superman, but not because he can fly! I like him be... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The one difference between NT interests and specialinterests |
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Posted: 28 Oct 2023, 5:05 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 22,550
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| Context. NT interests have a lot of context. An NT could have an intense and “weird” interest if there’s a big enough story behind it. I’d consider NT interests high context interests. Whether it’s a more “normal” interest or a more unique interest, there always seems to be a story behind it. It re... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Special Interests and Apathy |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 27 Oct 2023, 7:34 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 32,053
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| I see them as not much more than tools and curiosities I don't know your parents or your situation, but I think it's relevant to be aware that other people, such as your parents, have their own interests, wants and needs as well. Are your parents supportive of your interests? Typically I'm OK alone... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Public transportation |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 27 Oct 2023, 6:58 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,299
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| Bus drivers tend to be very grumpy in my experience. So it doesn't surprise me that you had an angry, bitter driver. A lot of bus drivers lack in customer service skills, despite having a public facing job. That's right! If you can't work with the public, change your job. Or adapt. I'm fortunate th... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Public transportation |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2023, 6:03 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,299
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| Unfortunately, in my area, the bus stop signs are old and outdated. Most of the signs say bus stop and have a list of buses. These lists haven't been correct for a while. None of the listed buses actually even enter the area anymore. I think they used to more than five years ago. Some signs are so ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Special Interests and Apathy |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 25 Oct 2023, 9:46 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 32,053
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| I think of this scene from the musical "Sunday in the Park With George." "DOT: Yes, George, run to your work. Hide behind your painting. I have come to tell you I am leaving because I thought you might care to know - foolish of me, because you care about nothing - GEORGE: I care about... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Public transportation |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 25 Oct 2023, 8:36 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,299
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| My local bus system has actually improved in recent years. There is still only one bus every 45 minutes, but they're usually on time and the new route takes me right to where I work without having to transfer. In the early 2000s, there was no bus service whatsoever on Sundays and every job I had req... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Display your Artwork |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 19 Oct 2023, 10:36 pm
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Replies: 6,307
Views: 835,503
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| Some of my recent digital artwork: "Zootopia" fan art. Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps take an old-timey train ride: https://i.imgur.com/uIIbn5G.jpg My anthropomoprhic superhero characters visit a movie theater in the city where I grew up: https://i.imgur.com/DpWAnYP.jpg An illustration for my c... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Harry Potter and the Biased Misinterpretation of Fiction |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 19 Oct 2023, 9:38 pm
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,658
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| I've been asking myself, why does it bother me what these strangers think about these stories? For one thing, I think my brain just needs something to "gnaw on," so to speak, during my long hours at my retail job and these internet arguments are something it can use for that, without takin... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How Oblivious Are You? |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 19 Oct 2023, 9:24 pm
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Replies: 72
Views: 4,511
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| I read Unmasking Autism a few weeks ago and yet I'm already oblivious to what I'd just read, including the following quote (see what I did there? I tied this into the title of the thread. boom. :P ) “Interestingly, adults are only shamed for having an obsessive interest if that interest is a bit to... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Harry Potter and the Biased Misinterpretation of Fiction |
| vividgroovy |
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Posted: 19 Oct 2023, 5:06 am
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,658
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| Over a decade ago, I briefly had a YouTube review show covering animated movies, where my catch-phrase was, "What do you mean it's just an animated movie?" This was in response to the, at the time, widespread idea that entertainment was a disposable distraction and that the audience devot... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Harry Potter and the Biased Misinterpretation of Fiction |
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Posted: 18 Oct 2023, 8:07 pm
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,658
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| There are some people who are baffled that "A New Hope" isn't about Luke being "realistically" depressed over the deaths of Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru and Leia being depressed over the destruction of Alderaan. Personally, I interpreted that as Luke going through an extremely traum... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Harry Potter and the Biased Misinterpretation of Fiction |
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Posted: 13 Oct 2023, 10:40 pm
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,658
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| It's funny that people seemed to hate Ahsoka Tano when the movie came out, when she was a perky, optimistic character (I didn't really care for her either, comparing her to a Disney Channel sitcom star) and now that she's brooding and disillusioned, people seem to love her. Do you mean the Ashoka s... |
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