Aspies For Freedom

I'm the same as you - I have no idea what's going on.

I can't figure alot of it out either. Most of the time, like you, I can't understand what the fuss is about. I also can't understand why they can drag on forever getting worked up about nothing, really. Sometimes, I've been surprised about some of the social dramas I've seen played out on the forums. I didn't think Aspies were capable of some of the manipulations and subterfuge I've seen. I'm not capable of it; my brain can't think that way.

I get misunderstood quite a bit in the "real" world. I get the "what on earth are you talking about" thing just as often. I thought that wouldn't happen here, but my batting average remains the same.

Odd. So, yeah, I know what you mean.

Im lost too when i come here.But as confused as i am,i like this place.It kinda like my new special interest.I read and read and read and only understand a small part of what is going on.I dont know what to make of the 'curbies' are they really afraid we will plot to take over the world??No cure needed here.We need more aspies to come out and say NO to a cure.

I thought T was for Tuesday and Th was for Thursday.

I'm confused on here a lot of the time as well.  I figured it was just because I was new.

I noticed the drama too but I try to steer clear, or at least out of the line of fire.

I've been accused in an offhand way of assuming I know what everyone's experience with Asperger's is.  I never claimed any such thing.  I relate by talking about experiences of mine that I think are relevant, that's all.  

And I noticed resentment (not so much in response to my posts but with certain private and offsite messages I received), apparently because I have a fairly high level of function (i.e. working, driving, etc.)  It's hard for me to understand...it's not like I'm the only one, and I didn't ask to be on the high-functioning end of things any more than I asked to have Asperger's in the first place - that's just how it happened.   I can't help but feel angry and hurt when people belittle me, and even tell me that I'm not really an Aspie and that I'm "full of ----" because of the things I struggled very hard to accomplish.  Maybe it's just an excuse for people to unload their bitterness onto me for some reason, I don't know.  Maybe I'm easy to pick on because I'm new.

Okay, sorry, that had really been bothering me and this seemed like an appropriate place to get it off my chest...

In spite of that, though, most of the people here are pretty cool and I do like this site, even when it confuses me.

I'm kinda clueless about some things too. for example, I didn't know that in jr. high school, elementary school, after you did an assignment, you were supposed to hand it in. social stuff? forget it...short term memory, not so good. still I keep on learning stuff....


what is life, if not a learning experience? a life not examined is a life not lived
(plato, I think)


JB

B"H

Frankly, most social interaction passes me by.  And, to be honest, I prefer it that way.  It gives me more time to be who I am.  I hope that perspective helps.

All the best,

I THINK I understand what is going down on many theads, but like Elventaoist, I try to stay clear of the drama.  

Like M, many people are willing to explain things to me (esp the math-wizes) and don't condescend as they do,which I appreciate.  

I am very fond of many of the people on this forum.

Well, the "Grumpy is opening the bar...celebration time!" is mostly silliness, and partly a place for people to say that they had a hard day and need sympathy.