Disclaimer: I typed this posting in one go and am not able to correct stuff, so I hope it's readable
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Originally Posted by James
I agree with all the bad points on s_k. I skip his posts a lot of the time.
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I never noticed that James and I'm sorry to hear.
I really respect that you skip my postings rather than give me a hard time.
If you ever have the feeling I do something that I could change, feel free to PM.
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Originally Posted by ThePhanastasio
I think s_k is a nice guy. I really don't think any of his rudeness is intended at all, when it's interpreted as such. In many sections of the site, particular in those dealing with audio, he's a very valuable contributor.
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Definitely isn't intended but I do know I have some difficulties finding the right 'tone'. It's not something I can change right now but I am aware of that and, for what it's worth, it's been so much worse...
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Originally Posted by Conan
Hm. You know I haven't even noticed any of the "bad points" about him. He's never once seemed out of line in my book. Go figure.
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There are definitely things mentioned that I've heard before.
As long as everyone realises that I am not willing, in any way, to annoy people or to be rude, I hope you guys (well, obviously not you conan
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Originally Posted by Plum
He doesn't go about it desperately and attack people if he doesn't get it, unlike some on this board. Maybe he should be a bit openminded about the things he doesn't know but you people have to remember he does have Asperger's so he doesn't totally function/socialise in the same way the rest of us do. I don't mean that in a condescending way, just that it's easy to overlook a lot of the things and I'm sure he's unaware of a lot of the things he does and how they appear to others.
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Thanks for pointing that out again, Plum
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I tend not to make a secret out of this so people can (if they want) think about that when they read my postings and perhaps sigh for a bit and carry on. It's exactly like you put it: I am unaware or have a different (abnormal) view on the way things I do and say appear to others.
It's the other way around too, I sometimes interpret things in a way that's far from 'average'. Sometimes that's a choice I make, but often it's just aspergers getting in the way.
Just once more: I have been diagnosed with aspergers (which is a form of autism) and I do live from disability benefits. You don't get these easily here, so there's probably a lot more wrong with me than you might think. Altough I know it doesn't really show, not even when you meet me, when you get to know me you will notice some abnormalities. It's hard to say how 'severe' I have aspergers. It's hard to say. I can do a lot, but there's some very normal things (like making phone calls for instance) I'm terrified of. Socially I'm better than I am supposed to be, considering the severity of my autism. I never really gave up communicating and trained myself. It really works, but it still shows sometimes.
I am sorry for that. Altough some of you guys may think I'm some arrogant prick, I do care a lot of what other people way. I don't even play music people don't like when they're at my place. I make compilation tapes and I leave tracks out because I know they will bother some people. So I'm in no way feeling better or more important than others. It's probably just the way I put things that makes people think I do, but I really really don't.
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Originally Posted by Burning Down
S_k is a great member. He has positive and negative things to say about different things just like everyone else.
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I've always been bothering a select group of people. It's been like this my whole life. The only forum I've managed to stay without being bullied is the forum on which I am a moderator myself. Go figure...
So please, let this be the first exception. That would be great.
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Originally Posted by Conan
 I HAD NO IDEA! I wouldn't have ever even noticed either. |
Yeah you would, keep paying attention. By the time I have 5000 postings you will have noticed
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