Aspies leaving WP due to percieved "tone"

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Are you aware of individuals on the spectrum that have a) decided not to join WP, or b) left WP, due to a percieved "tone"?
Poll ended at 07 Feb 2013, 5:16 pm
Yes, I don't know why (individuals) left/did'nt join 5%  5%  [ 6 ]
No, I'm not aware of anyone who left/did'nt join 54%  54%  [ 61 ]
Yes, they indicated they did'nt like "negativity" 21%  21%  [ 23 ]
Yes, they indicated that the site was too positive towards ASDs 1%  1%  [ 1 ]
Yes, they thought the site is too pro-cure 2%  2%  [ 2 ]
Yes, they thought the site did'nt take their interests into account 2%  2%  [ 2 ]
Yes, they felt awkward posting when they have had better life experences 2%  2%  [ 2 ]
Other/please explain in a post 13%  13%  [ 15 ]
Total votes : 112

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23 Jan 2013, 6:59 pm

For me I just stay out of some of the forums as they seem to have more negativity than the main one. I'm definately not the most exciting person, but I try to stay away from negative stuff.

Sometimes though the negativity makes me feel like I'm in the right place as I can relate to some people too.



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23 Jan 2013, 7:00 pm

answeraspergers wrote:
@Nessa - do you have to stalk me on here? You tire me.

Your first post makes no sense and second seems a trite truism.


I'm posting on a discussion forum, just like everyone else here

Stoek said he knew of 'loads' of other aspies who have/had a problem with negative posting on WP, so if he knows loads
of other aspies, why do you assume aspies who've posted on this poll know no one else?

Far from making no sense, my post makes perfect sense, hence you have to insult and prevaricate to avoid considering the point I'm making

I find that kind of smokescreen tactic very tiring myself :wink:



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23 Jan 2013, 7:00 pm

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I've left a few times primarily because of one ultra negative person but I find myself strangely drawn back. I just try to avoid the negative ones, and they pop up from time to time, as often as possible. These are the ones that if you say black, they'll say white. If you say hot, they'll say cold. Why? I guess it's because they're bored and miserable.


Yep I know the type well :)



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23 Jan 2013, 7:05 pm

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23 Jan 2013, 7:07 pm

answeraspergers wrote:
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Well that's clear as mud!



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23 Jan 2013, 7:07 pm

regarding your "refutation".

Do you understand the term "statistically significant"?

Please do not lower the tone of a thread regarding tone. Nobody wants to watch us argue. If you want to argue with me start a specific thread.



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23 Jan 2013, 7:08 pm

answeraspergers wrote:
regarding your "refutation".

Do you understand the term "statistically significant"?

Please do not lower the tone of a thread regarding tone. Nobody wants to watch us argue. If you want to argue with me start a specific thread.


Lol

You crack me up!

The stats couldn't be more significant - no one likes a bad loser :wink:



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23 Jan 2013, 7:10 pm

Im far from useless at it. I actually have a book on the subject nearly done.

Start your thread.



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23 Jan 2013, 7:11 pm

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Im far from useless at it. I actually have a book on the subject nearly done.

Start your thread.


I'm quite happy on here thank you :D

I think you'll find I'm your nemesis - look that up in your book!



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23 Jan 2013, 7:14 pm

Are making threats towards me?

Do you wish to use everything i say against me?

You are just a classic "wind up merchant" AKA troll. and yes this manages to burn another thread into the ground.



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23 Jan 2013, 7:16 pm

answeraspergers wrote:
Are making threats towards me?

Do you wish to use everything i say against me? Like a troll?

What on earth do you think it means to tell me to look something up in my own frikkin book?

You are just a classic "wind up merchant" AKA troll. and yes this manages to burn another thread into the ground.


You're just as bad - you got the DSM-V thread locked the other night, don't deny it! :wink:



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23 Jan 2013, 7:16 pm

My god you are a woman!

I'm amazed again.



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23 Jan 2013, 7:17 pm

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My god you are a woman!

I'm amazed again.


Oh right, because women aren't meant to be assertive are they?

They're meant to be like soft fluffy kittens aren't they? :lol:

And the clue's in the name - nessa!



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23 Jan 2013, 7:24 pm

Could the two posters above please take the dispute to another thread? I'd like to keep the thread limited to people's explanations and the poll.


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23 Jan 2013, 7:25 pm

I refuse to answer another post beyond today.

Assertive made me spit beer on my laptop.

I apologise to the OP. I dont know why they stalk me and i bit.

I will not post and ruin this thread as its very valid.



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23 Jan 2013, 7:32 pm

WP is a support system place where we can share our similarities rather than focus on our differences and we dont expect everyone to be just like us, and dont just get up and leave WP if people are not exactly like you.


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