Just stop. Stop using autism as a put-down. As the parent of a daughter on the autism spectrum, its disheartening when ignorant people use it as a term of derision, not just these forums, but in everyday life. People on the spectrum process information in very unique ways, but also exhibit behaviors that typically minded folks may find odd. They can also exhibit uncanny genius--my daughter by age 5 knew world capitals better than most grownups, having an eidetic memory.
Unless you personally know someone affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) you don't know jack, & your digs are borne of spiteful indifference. So to all who would continue to do so, there goes your insensitive theory, plummeting out a high-rise window. Autism: different...not worse. **daughter Dylan drops mic/walks offstage**
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Edited by ttv/RitzyCheese: 3/8/2016 5:51:54 AMPeople are too sensitive. I think it's completely wrong to make fun of someone (who you aren't friends with) for things they can't help. Calling black people "ni[i]gg[/i]ers" in a serious and negative context or making fun of retarded people for being retarded is obviously a horrible thing to do. That being said, people shouldn't be crucified for using these words in different contexts. Making jokes, referring to the words, and using them colloquially should not be frowned upon. For example, saying something is "retarded" or "gay" does not mean that you are using these words as slurs. It's just slang. People need to learn what context is. [spoiler]bonus points to my argument if this post gets removed for using words like ni[i]gg[/i]ers and retarded[/spoiler]