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Stoek
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03 Aug 2013, 8:51 am

I've made more friends in six months by simply joining a skype group.

http://www.wrongplanet.net/postt222558.html p.s. these guys rock.

But seriously why didn't anyone ever mention something like this to me before.

All the time wasted researching the disorder and I've found out more about it by simply talking to people on skype.

What gives why is this resource so ignored?



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03 Aug 2013, 9:22 am

But, but, but... doesn't mean having to TALK to someone?! 8O


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03 Aug 2013, 9:24 am

TallyMan wrote:
But, but, but... doesn't mean having to TALK to someone?! 8O
Chatting to someone on a chatline(via skype) is much easier than talking to someone face to face. In the group setting response is optional just like on WP, there is no video or audio, simply a textbox



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03 Aug 2013, 10:08 am

Stoek wrote:
Chatting to someone on a chatline(via skype) is much easier than talking to someone face to face. In the group setting response is optional just like on WP, there is no video or audio, simply a textbox


And Skype drastically cuts down on the transportation costs as well. There is no real replacement for offline interaction, but with the current lack of Aspie offline social groups, I'd say Skype appears to be the best available option.


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03 Aug 2013, 11:27 am

huh. maybe i should go and get me a Skype account.


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03 Aug 2013, 11:47 am

jamieevren1210 wrote:
huh. maybe i should go and get me a Skype account.


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03 Aug 2013, 3:40 pm

that's good sounds like your going good!



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04 Aug 2013, 12:59 pm

It's also due to the fact that technology has matured to the point where this type of direct person to person communication can be done reliably and cheaply (free in this case).


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06 Aug 2013, 2:44 pm

That is a pretty great idea.



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06 Aug 2013, 3:00 pm

I'm interested. Stoek, I just sent you a PM.



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07 Aug 2013, 12:32 pm

megocode3 wrote:
I'm interested. Stoek, I just sent you a PM.
You've been added.



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07 Aug 2013, 5:10 pm

Stoek wrote:
megocode3 wrote:
I'm interested. Stoek, I just sent you a PM.
You've been added.


Thanks for adding me Stoek. It was nice chatting with you and the others. Sorry I didn't have a whole lot to say. I think once I get more comfortable I'll do better.



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07 Aug 2013, 6:31 pm

megocode3 wrote:
Stoek wrote:
megocode3 wrote:
I'm interested. Stoek, I just sent you a PM.
You've been added.


Thanks for adding me Stoek. It was nice chatting with you and the others. Sorry I didn't have a whole lot to say. I think once I get more comfortable I'll do better.
No worries.