auntblabby
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28 Apr 2011, 11:55 pm
draelynn wrote:
that we shall all share our survivor knowledge via shortwave radio - the frequency, Kenneth: 66.6.
haha
in any case, [from what i've read] electromagnetic pulse [from a nuclear conflagration] will render electronic communications technologies useless, including radio. it will be back to smoke signals from mountaintops for a while, and exchange of information will be rudimentary and short-range.
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02 May 2011, 8:14 am
draelynn wrote:
All Misfits videos are welcomed here... well, CLASSIC Misfits. We seem divided on the current lineup...
Just jump on in where ever you like with whatever you like! I can blab about almost anything. Zombie apocolypse has been my current preoccupation but don't let that scare you off.
In other news - I watch a Taboo marathon on Discovery today. Man, I love that show even if it is a bit whitewashed for the masses. The fact that it exists and persists suggests that the masses are listening - even if it is only to gawk and stare. I've always identified with or sympathized with several of the subcultures they talk about on that show and my more recent identification with AS is just another subculture affiliation for me. It gives me a glimmer of hope - tolerance may be vaguely possible someday. Vaguely. I did say it was only a 'glimmer'...
Just jump on in where ever you like with whatever you like! I can blab about almost anything. Zombie apocolypse has been my current preoccupation but don't let that scare you off.
In other news - I watch a Taboo marathon on Discovery today. Man, I love that show even if it is a bit whitewashed for the masses. The fact that it exists and persists suggests that the masses are listening - even if it is only to gawk and stare. I've always identified with or sympathized with several of the subcultures they talk about on that show and my more recent identification with AS is just another subculture affiliation for me. It gives me a glimmer of hope - tolerance may be vaguely possible someday. Vaguely. I did say it was only a 'glimmer'...
That show sounds interesting, I'll check it out online (I don't have the Discovery channel). AS is a subculture? I guess it is isn't it, I've never thought of it that way before. I was part of a subculture for 10 years, it was very important for me I think, a way of 'growing up', developing social skills etc. I'm not going to say what it was though.
Sadly I don't think I'm a true Misfits fan, I'd love to be able to wear one of the t-shirts, the shirts with the icon are great, timeless. But I'd just be diluting something that people dearly love.
02 May 2011, 1:40 pm
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08 May 2011, 10:45 am
draelynn wrote:
There seems to be quite a few of us that feel like we just don't belong - not even here on WP. I must admit that I find it ironic that a support community for the autistic wouldn't be much more understanding and less reactionary to people's comments knowing that their words can come out wrong, can be speaking from depression or anger or hurt, or may possibly not even be interpretting others words in the manner they were intended. People who can be afraid to put themselves out there to make friends in real life shouldn't have to suffer that same fear in the support community they turned to instead.
I'd like to fix that.
I have always worn the 'misfit' label proudly (and not just because of my undying love for Glenn Danzig and his devil lock...
) I have always been very outspoken for individuality, creative self expression and respect for all people and their beliefs, even if they are the polar opposite of my own. So, in that spirit, anyone who feels left out of the conversation, just doesn't know what to say, or feels that fear of judgement I invite you all here to say whatever is on your mind, even if it is just a shy hello. I'd be glad to meet you!
I'd like to fix that.
I have always worn the 'misfit' label proudly (and not just because of my undying love for Glenn Danzig and his devil lock...
) I have always been very outspoken for individuality, creative self expression and respect for all people and their beliefs, even if they are the polar opposite of my own. So, in that spirit, anyone who feels left out of the conversation, just doesn't know what to say, or feels that fear of judgement I invite you all here to say whatever is on your mind, even if it is just a shy hello. I'd be glad to meet you!Yep, communication difficulties either in expression or reception, interpreting and understanding would pervade all parts of life, especially those online (As other parts of communication are left out the picture, requiring people to strictly rely on words.), sadly enough. And, yes, it's pretty ironic that those with the greatest amount of impairments in this category would tend to be treated less well and "not as accepted" as those who excel at it a bit more. But, I think that's human nature - it doesn't really matter how bad the "group" is, the best of the group will always be the "most accepted" even if the worst of the group are in the greatest need of that acceptance/support.
And, as to your individualism ethos, RIGHT ON!
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08 May 2011, 10:49 am
Giftorcurse wrote:
Got in trouble at school. Outburst at scumbag English teacher's test. Answers subjective, impossible to get right.
I've always had trouble believing that a grade that pretends to be objective through its quantification could 'rightfully' depend on subjective grading elements, but that's English for you. If I write something that doesn't conform to the common vernacular and/or syntax and/or is something that doesn't interest *the teacher*, such as ineffective use (or disuse) of pathos, it's suddenly 'poor writing'.
09 May 2011, 9:33 pm
swbluto wrote:
Giftorcurse wrote:
Got in trouble at school. Outburst at scumbag English teacher's test. Answers subjective, impossible to get right.
I've always had trouble believing that a grade that pretends to be objective through its quantification could 'rightfully' depend on subjective grading elements, but that's English for you. If I write something that doesn't conform to the common vernacular and/or syntax and/or is something that doesn't interest *the teacher*, such as ineffective use (or disuse) of pathos, it's suddenly 'poor writing'.
English, ugh. I've had crap teachers - basically if you write big words and long paragraphs, it's a perfect score. Yay for grades, but it's insulting that my seatmate's crap grammar gets the same score as me, who puts a lot of effort into them even though I know it doesn't matter, they don't read anyway.
I'm so grateful to my english teacher last year, who finally called out the plagiarizers and made me feel like my effort was worth it when he gives glowing remarks about my papers to my class and his other classes. The ego boosts from when people I didn't know told me how he told their class to read my papers was one of the few things that year other than my friends that made me happy.
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