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03 Nov 2011, 9:02 am

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I'll stop bashing Autism Speaks when they stop using money towards genetic research and they start helping us out by giving us a bit of that easy raised money, every year.

If you didn't give them any money then you have nothing to complain about what they do with their money I would imagine.

This is a textbook example, and a pretty obvious one at that, of saying that a person cannot speak or criticize something because they are not related to it in an arbitrary way.
It's stupid really because the whole thing abuout autism speaks is that it is supposedly aimed at us. It's also an attack on free speech because everyone has the right to formulate, voice an opinion on and challenge everything.



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03 Nov 2011, 10:24 am

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The last time I checked, it's called "Autism Speaks", not, "who gives us money speaks".


Well said.


I also find it amusing to change around their slogan: "Autism speaks. It's time to listen." to "[Hey], Autism Speaks, it's time to listen." As if we are adressing them and telling them they need to listen to us. :D


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03 Nov 2011, 1:38 pm

Autism Speaks can suck my balls



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03 Nov 2011, 1:53 pm

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Autism Speaks can suck my balls

Can we plase have a logical discussion, not just aimless name-calling?



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03 Nov 2011, 2:07 pm

Autism Speaks can lick my balls



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03 Nov 2011, 2:10 pm

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Autism Speaks can lick my balls

You only further their cause with this name calling.



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03 Nov 2011, 2:12 pm

@everyone ok well it do have to admit it was hillarious the first time.can we now keep talk of genitilia,private parts etc.. to a minimum


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03 Nov 2011, 3:34 pm

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Autism Speaks can lick my balls


I think you have to donate money if you want that kind of treatment.


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03 Nov 2011, 4:31 pm

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Autism Speaks can lick my balls


I think you have to donate money if you want that kind of treatment.


Did you just realize that you called autism speaks slavish?



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03 Nov 2011, 5:39 pm

Gedrene wrote:
nostromo wrote:
CockneyRebel wrote:
I'll stop bashing Autism Speaks when they stop using money towards genetic research and they start helping us out by giving us a bit of that easy raised money, every year.

If you didn't give them any money then you have nothing to complain about what they do with their money I would imagine.

This is a textbook example, and a pretty obvious one at that, of saying that a person cannot speak or criticize something because they are not related to it in an arbitrary way.
It's stupid really because the whole thing abuout autism speaks is that it is supposedly aimed at us. It's also an attack on free speech because everyone has the right to formulate, voice an opinion on and challenge everything.

I may be wrong, but I do not think Autism Speaks is aimed at Autstic adults. I have always assumed they are an organisation focused around parents of Autistic children.
Were they not started by Grandparents or something??
I see no problem with their research, and I do not see why they should give any money to CockneyRebel, which is what she asked for.
My main point is uh..keep this epic thread alive!



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03 Nov 2011, 5:49 pm

nostromo wrote:
Gedrene wrote:
nostromo wrote:
CockneyRebel wrote:
I'll stop bashing Autism Speaks when they stop using money towards genetic research and they start helping us out by giving us a bit of that easy raised money, every year.

If you didn't give them any money then you have nothing to complain about what they do with their money I would imagine.

This is a textbook example, and a pretty obvious one at that, of saying that a person cannot speak or criticize something because they are not related to it in an arbitrary way.
It's stupid really because the whole thing abuout autism speaks is that it is supposedly aimed at us. It's also an attack on free speech because everyone has the right to formulate, voice an opinion on and challenge everything.

I may be wrong, but I do not think Autism Speaks is aimed at Autstic adults. I have always assumed they are an organisation focused around parents of Autistic children.
Were they not started by Grandparents or something??
I see no problem with their research, and I do not see why they should give any money to CockneyRebel, which is what she asked for.
My main point is uh..keep this epic thread alive!
they pretty much a parental fraternity.doesnt mean its not fun pick on them


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03 Nov 2011, 5:50 pm

What is autism speaks doing for adults? What are they doing for autistics now?

http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2011/11/03/oct-impact/

They answer some of these questions in this article.


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03 Nov 2011, 5:59 pm

nostromo wrote:
Gedrene wrote:
nostromo wrote:
CockneyRebel wrote:
I'll stop bashing Autism Speaks when they stop using money towards genetic research and they start helping us out by giving us a bit of that easy raised money, every year.

If you didn't give them any money then you have nothing to complain about what they do with their money I would imagine.

This is a textbook example, and a pretty obvious one at that, of saying that a person cannot speak or criticize something because they are not related to it in an arbitrary way.
It's stupid really because the whole thing abuout autism speaks is that it is supposedly aimed at us. It's also an attack on free speech because everyone has the right to formulate, voice an opinion on and challenge everything.

I may be wrong, but I do not think Autism Speaks is aimed at Autstic adults. I have always assumed they are an organisation focused around parents of Autistic children.
Were they not started by Grandparents or something??

True but I think not only will all 'autistics' be effected by a group called autism speaks directly, but I also think that people have a right to discuss any subject.

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I see no problem with their research, and I do not see why they should give any money to CockneyRebel, which is what she asked for.
My main point is uh..keep this epic thread alive!

Right right... Anyways giving money to cockney rebel may be less justifiable but why exactly is it not?



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03 Nov 2011, 7:15 pm

Tambourine-Man wrote:
What is autism speaks doing for adults? What are they doing for autistics now?

http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2011/11/03/oct-impact/

They answer some of these questions in this article.

Thanks, from a quick scan, to me it looks like the things they are contributing towards are worthwhile things.
I should clarify, I am a parent of a child with Autism. I have nothing to do with Autism Speaks, they are not in my country, but I went to their website once - through Google - when trying to find information on SCERTS.
I thought the information they provide there was unbiased and objective and comprehensive in its breadth. The only site I've found that lists and discusses every therapy that I've heard of. A moderately useful reference I thought.



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03 Nov 2011, 7:19 pm

nostromo wrote:
Tambourine-Man wrote:
What is autism speaks doing for adults? What are they doing for autistics now?

http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2011/11/03/oct-impact/

They answer some of these questions in this article.

Thanks, from a quick scan, to me it looks like the things they are contributing towards are worthwhile things.
I should clarify, I am a parent of a child with Autism. I have nothing to do with Autism Speaks, they are not in my country, but I went to their website once - through Google - when trying to find information on SCERTS.
I thought the information they provide there was unbiased and objective and comprehensive in its breadth. The only site I've found that lists and discusses every therapy that I've heard of. A moderately useful reference I thought.

You need to get out more.


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03 Nov 2011, 7:24 pm

lau wrote:
nostromo wrote:
Tambourine-Man wrote:
What is autism speaks doing for adults? What are they doing for autistics now?

http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2011/11/03/oct-impact/

They answer some of these questions in this article.

Thanks, from a quick scan, to me it looks like the things they are contributing towards are worthwhile things.
I should clarify, I am a parent of a child with Autism. I have nothing to do with Autism Speaks, they are not in my country, but I went to their website once - through Google - when trying to find information on SCERTS.
I thought the information they provide there was unbiased and objective and comprehensive in its breadth. The only site I've found that lists and discusses every therapy that I've heard of. A moderately useful reference I thought.

You need to get out more.

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