Autism is not a superpower - ...and I'm tired of people pretending that it is. (aka Vyse bitches and moans for a little bit)

[KittyGremlin]

Autists believe in laws. rules. If the authority tells them they need to chop their parts off, they will sign up the next day. Autists are profitable. Deception is a foreign concept to them. Which is why they blurt out what they are thinking. Theory of the mind is a difficult thing for them to grasp.

Well, there goes the myth number two. Autists are sure as fuck not immune to propaganda.

 

[MMS-China]

Well, there goes the myth number two. Autists are sure as fuck not immune to propaganda.

Most autists consume from the Western Mainstream. So they believe in the rules of those institutions. Sometimes though, you have autists that have delved into the counterculture. But they also come off as unhinged because they are the exact opposite. They believe everything counterculture. I would say the lack of critical thinking being taught these days isn't helpful to them as well. But it has been useful in fostering tribalism in the population, so nothing constructive politically ever gets accomplished.

 

[Mewtwo_Rain]

I will never have that. I will never be able to form a palpable connection with another human being (aside from close family, that is). I will never have real "friends", the closest they'll be are acquaintances. I will never know the feeling of being in love. The simple act of socializing is physically draining and as a result, I will never "enjoy" events/trips the way normal people do.

Little late to the topic but: Does anyone ever really?

To be honest, you sound more anti-social overall than autistic (low social) functioning. The thing is if it is merely the latter an autistic person can learn to be more highly functioning socially. Anti social issues are harder to address I'd argue unless it's a combo of both being true as well, but all three scenarios just require pushing over your comfort zone to improve upon:

As a heavily anti-social person who understands those feelings, some things you adapt too some you just never care too and it doesn't hurt in the first place.

In regards to friends a lot of people call them "fakes" but most people are fakes. Very rarely do you come across genuine "honest" or "loyalist" and that's not even a problem just among anti-social people but normies especially. Being in love is a hit or miss thing if you're hurt enough times it can damage that initial feeling or you may just be drawn to some where you kind of vibe: again as a person who started low functioning socially with my anti-social behaviors I believe you can do it too, it's just a random chance to be honest.

I agree on socializing in person is draining it's why I've always hated hanging out with multiple friends and groups of people myself, generally when in such situations just ease yourself and don't push too hard into it and you should be fine, sometimes grass is not so green on the other side of the pasture despite how it looks.

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When it comes to social interaction the best advice I can give in both regards (friend/relationship wise) the friends you aquire always trust but at the same time always verify when things seem suspicious don't be afraid to challenge friends, it keeps them in line.


Relationships, treat them as passively as possible, the ones who make it easy and rarely a hard strung fight are usually the ones worth indulging in.

Don't worry about interactions at social events, I don't, I would suggest getting used to public speaking though if you have a problem with that and if you are autistic and low functioning learning how humor works if it's an issue.

Whether you're autistic or low functioning socially both will still apply.

 

[PipTheAlchemist]

Most autists consume from the Western Mainstream.

The country with the highest rates of autism is Japan.

 

[(((I am NOT a jew)))]

We would not have this site if it wasn't for one brave autist wanting to document another autist.
One of the only great forums still around online, with thousands of pages worth of of great comedy, philosophical musings and fun banter from people I genuinely enjoy hearing the opinions of would not exist without autism.

Autism IS a superpower.

 

[MMS-China]

We would not have this site if it wasn't for one brave autist wanting to document another autist.
One of the only great forums still around online, with thousands of pages worth of of great comedy, philosophical musings and fun banter from people I genuinely enjoy hearing the opinions of would not exist without autism.

Autism IS a superpower.

There are other sites. This one just drew a crowd organically due to being in service for a such a long time. If any of the other sites drew a crowd at these levels, they'd be attacked and smeared by the Western media as well. They continue to operate unmolested because of their relative obscurity and low traffic.

 

[KittyGremlin]

We would not have this site if it wasn't for one brave autist wanting to document another autist.
One of the only great forums still around online, with thousands of pages worth of of great comedy, philosophical musings and fun banter from people I genuinely enjoy hearing the opinions of would not exist without autism.

Autism IS a superpower.

I don't think Josh is autistic in any meaningful clinical sense unless you're referring to someone else in the prehistory of KF about which I'm not too well informed.

 

[Executive Petrel]

I've heard some people mention that the past was a better time for autists to grow up in, mainly because there were fewer opportunities to be affirmed in your worst proclivities when you're at your weakest and most vulnerable, and more opportunities to become your best self.

I think Temple Grandin said something along those lines at some point.

The toaster fucker communities, the transgender communities, destroying autists just like crack cocaine and gang culture destroyed black people.

19th century autists: brilliant scientists who accidentally invent AC
2023 autists: unemployed basement dwellers fapping to ai generated furryporn

 

[Lady Bizness]

The definition of autistic is far too broad. I can understand calling someone an autist as an epithet when they're being 'tarded, but being focused on something isn't autistic. Memorizing things isn't autistic. Not enjoying being around the general public isn't autistic. Not fitting in with any of the school cliques isn't autistic. Not liking the sound of fingers on a chalkboard isn't autistic. Fidgeting isn't autistic. Not picking up on social cues isn't autistic. Having bad health and hygiene isn't autistic.
Autists can express all of these behaviors, sure, but to a pathological degree. It doesn't do anyone any good to pathologize an everyday asshole though.

 

[Kit Marz]

dont laugh but if you have insurance that covers talk therapy schedule an appointment and just go and say "I am a social retard and don't know how to not be a weirdo around other people." You might get some decent coaching, and an anxiety diagnoses/benzo prprescription.

I'm not autistic, but I did have an event in my life that caused me to not feel comfortable creating deeper connections with people. I decided this year to start therapy sessions. It's been nice being able to talk about my insecurities without fear of being judged by people in real life. We're also going to see if medication helps. I always had resented the idea of starting therapy because of how social media portrays it, but I've had a good experience so far and recommend it, even just a session or two to let things out of your system.

 

[Odd Opossum]

Unless they are so impaired but still competent enough to broadcast their life, that they provide free entertainment to you.

lol Of course a China shill posted this.

 

[gaidsy cigarette]

I was medically diagnosed autistic late 20s. Went under the radar because 1. the era 2. booksmart 3. language & communication delays misdiagnosed as hearing issues, even had ear operations.

But whist I'm fortunate not to be a complete spastic like some famous lolcows (although I've had my moments), and can sometimes do a highly convincing impression of a functional adult, it's still a constant struggle and I go off the rails and lose weeks/months at a time more often than I'd care to admit. I mean fuck, only reason I've joined this forum is because I'm currently in a massive rut, and reading about the adventures of Chibi is pulling me away from work...

Similar to OP there are still so many aspects of my life that will never be complete; which becomes more and more apparent the older I get.

The whole dialogue around autism being a "superpower" from the politically diseased faggots of our times makes me fucking sick. I'm with OP that it's made my life incredibly difficult, and it's also the case for the vast majority with the condition. For every successful autist I promise you there are 1000s of people suffering, even if we ignore the severely disabled people and only focus on the "high-functioning" autists. For most of them, their only super power is that they can tie their laces without also shitting their pants.

I actually think autism is way over-diagnosed (potentially a vested interest from the assessors) so now it's become some sort of badge of honour for liberals to flaunt on SM; both narcissistically revelling in their "superpowers" whilst also using it as a victim card. Absolute fucking cretins.

I was on a different forum recently discussing the climate issue, and I referred to greta thunberg as a "mentally abused autistic child" which is how I see her (she is terrified and literally thinks we're all going to burn to death in her lifetime, but that's another topic) and hilariously some fucking gimp jumped on my post and started reeling off the virtue signalling spiel about their admiration for greta, and how I shouldn't be disparaging towards autistic people, and how greta is an example of all the wonderful things autists can do blah blah blah.

 

[A-Stump]

Get over it nigger

 

[frozen_runner]

I trust you when you say you have a formal diagnoses, but have you considered part of the issue is you're an introvert? It's fine to be drained by social interaction and need time alone to recharge. That's literally half the population.

 

[Mothra1988]

I trust you when you say you have a formal diagnoses, but have you considered part of the issue is you're an introvert? It's fine to be drained by social interaction and need time alone to recharge. That's literally half the population.

I like when certain nerds in awful fandoms, anime for example, started podcasts because podcasts were a trend now and they had distinctive sperg voices. Like yeah, there's certain ways you can tell, and that's why they spend so much time online, because it's easier to hide in text.

 

[Kiwisee]

It’s not a “superpower”, but there are some jobs out there that are tailor made for the autistic brain.

Most notably, manufacturing. Few people can withstand standing at an assembly line putting the same parts in over and over, yet it’s a type of job that autistics excel at because they don’t get bored, they simply dissociate while performing the task.

The autistics at work get tailor made ear protection that looks like giant gaming headphones, made to be comfy but still allows them to hear enough of their environment so that they don’t get sensory overload.

One autistic chick is really good at her position and makes more money than most on the production floor. She’s really nice, even if she likes to sperg about classical Disney movies and how they were animated. She also is into weird topics like Nazi tanks and planes. She also has a collection of Nazi medals because she likes the aesthetics.

Luckily she’s smart enough to not tell a whole lot of people about that part of her, cause she’s scared to death of being fired. It makes her work harder on top of that.

On the other hand, if you’re a high functioning autistic and just can’t get a job because you cannot stop sperging out then you have no place in the autistic empire. Not even as a train conductor.

 

[Pissmaster]

I have a feeling that a good deal of ancient philosophers like Aristotle, Confucius, Aquinas, etc. and an even greater deal of mathematicians and scientists were low-key autistic and they ended up fine for the most part.

For every successful autist from history, there were millions that kept to themselves and collected fossilized turds that they carefully sorted by exact weight. They could tell you every little detail about how they obtained that turd, and are excited to tell you about this time they watched a buffalo take a shit, and were so proud that they could take home those turds before all the other turd collectors (which they call "shitties") could get to it.

 

[WelperHelper99]

Vyse, I get it buddy. I get people not understanding you because you're different. I've lost friends, fucked up relationships, all because I'm not the same as everyone else. You try to keep it in check, but people always feel off around you. I've just learned to shrug it off as I've gotten older. Some friends leave. The good ones will stick with you and try to understand.

 

[PipTheAlchemist]

Henry Cavendish

lmao, nigga be named after a banana

 

[gaidsy cigarette]

I trust you when you say you have a formal diagnoses, but have you considered part of the issue is you're an introvert? It's fine to be drained by social interaction and need time alone to recharge. That's literally half the population.

Is this in response to my post? I'll answer anyway. I've got a mate who subscribes to the theory that autism is chronically over-diagnosed nowadays; and that someone like me (who functions in society) shouldn't be anywhere near to the umbrella of what is considered autistic. He thinks people who are top percentile for introversion + quirky personality, are automatically diagnosed as autistic. But as you say, they could be those things without being autistic.

I argued with him for a while. Every case is different and, without telling you my life story, mine wasn't considered a borderline case whatsoever. But looking back and being totally honest, a huge reason I argued with my mate was also because I was enjoying the victimhood status from my new autism diagnosis way too much. I was a serious loser up to my diagnosis in my late 20s, and being told I was autistic gave me an excuse for why I'd failed in life. And there's a danger then that you can then decide to never push yourself towards the discomfort necessary to change your life for the better. (thankfully I got my shit together, still a long way to go though)

I've also learnt that there really isn't a great deal of sympathy for high functioning autists. Maybe I have a shitty friendship network, but half of my mates thought I was faking autism for social security or some shit. They'd always seen me as different but accepted me; it never went beyond that into suspecting there was something diagnosable going on. And then you only have to look at some of the lolcows on this forum to see how much sympathy there is for autism. Chibi for example is probably as high functioning as me/many other posters. But ultimately he chooses to be an attention-seeking, impulsive, sex-pest cringelord. And he chooses to reject all the sound advice he's given. So there comes a point where you have to be introspective about why things aren't going well in your life, and not just allow yourself to be a massive spastic forever. That autism diagnosis won't be much comfort on your deathbed when you look back at your wasted life.

So ye, without sperging too much more, I'm definitely open to the idea now that the net for autism is wayyy too broad.