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It's a thing those of us on the spectrum have a bit of a challenge with. Whether people on the autism spectrum are high-functioning or not, probably the top que
by ocdtrekkie 6y ago
It's a thing those of us on the spectrum have a bit of a challenge with. Whether people on the autism spectrum are high-functioning or not, probably the top question is "are you mad?" because it is often hard to tell.
However, I don't feel autism should be used as an excuse for bad behavior. I take responsibility for my actions and words, and so should RMS.
- kitsune_ 6y agoI think one of the problems is that he speculates about being on the autism spectrum but it looks like he never bothered to get a diagnosis, which then to me also means that he probably is not receiving potentially helpful advice that could improve his interactions with neurotypical people.
- ocdtrekkie 6y agoDefinitely plausible. I think he probably is on the spectrum, and yeah, could benefit from taking some time to learn how to cope with how that affects his interactions with others.
- luckylion 6y ago> However, I don't feel autism should be used as an excuse for bad behavior. I take responsibility for my actions and words, and so should RMS. I agree. I'm not suggesting that it should be an excuse, just that it's a weird recommendation. Some people find it easy to acknowledge their difficulties, others have a very hard time with that. It seems to me like RMS alludes to his difficulties, but doesn't get diagnosed, or doesn't share his diagnosis. That's his right, obviously. Other people then figure "hey, that guy is totally normal, he's just an asshole". Coupled with the fact that some get very emotionally invested when certain topics are touched, it's a recipe for disaster.