(May 8, 2018 at 1:49 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: I think people need to also remember that Ham has autism. I'm not saying we shouldn't point out unreasonable behavior, but it may be more appropriate to take a more gentle approach. I have a nephew with autism and I would hope people are patient and understanding with him.
Please don't excuse this. I have known children on the spectrum, who's behavior and meltdowns are reasonable given their place on the spectrum. Many of them can't communicate fully or function without major help. Clearly, when you have a grown adult, who is capable of full thought and can not only live on their own, as he is doing, but is able to socialize on an internet forum, they need to realize what they say can and does have an impact on other people.
And for the record, I did try to be gentle in my approach. I even said that I was sorry, but I followed it with the fact that I felt his comments were a bit harsh. And you see the results of that, right? I end up getting called all sorts of names including a narcissistic cunt. I made two (2) posts and he blew up like a volcano over it and then proceeded to get even more pissed off because you kudosed those posts. Like What the actual fuck is wrong with that?
But okay - let's give him a pass because he has autism. He's on the higher end of that, I can guarantee it. If he wasn't, then he would not be able to live on his own, go drinking, go gambling or do any of the other things he's bragged about doing, that rational adults are able to do.
I can't stand it when people do shit like that and expect others to just ignore the behavior or give excuses for it. We have a word for that. Enabling. Don't be one of those people, CL because that does nothing to help the other person be a better person or see past their own faults.
Disclaimer: I am only responsible for what I say, not what you choose to understand.