I have struggled with real life doctors telling me they think I have autism since I was very young. I always wondered why I couldn't just be normal and honestly doctors telling me I had "autism" just made me feel like I was legitimately broken. I see "autism" as an insult thrown around too much these days. It's just about as meaningless as saying "legit" or "literally", the way people generally abuse those words. I'm not saying stop saying autism... but seriously I would really appreciate if people stopped.

I'd prefer this thread didn't go in the flood, so it doesn't get bogged down with troll replies.

It's just an Internet thing anyway. You wouldn't dare to use the word "autistic" in a derogatory manner offline.

I hope people who use the word autism as an insult have severely autistic children

that's a terrible thing to wish upon someone. what the fuck?

Quote from: Azumarill on January 11, 2015, 09:54:43 PM

Quote from: Tyger on January 11, 2015, 08:45:56 PM

I hope people who use the word autism as an insult have severely autistic children

that's a terrible thing to wish upon someone. what the fuck?

you're right, I wouldn't want autistic children to have such ignorant parents

If I ever have autistic kids I'll drown them in my bath tub

Quote from: aTALLmidget on January 11, 2015, 10:01:07 PM

Quote from: Tyger on January 11, 2015, 09:57:58 PM

Quote from: Azumarill on January 11, 2015, 09:54:43 PM

Quote from: Tyger on January 11, 2015, 08:45:56 PM

I hope people who use the word autism as an insult have severely autistic children

that's a terrible thing to wish upon someone. what the fuck?

you're right, I wouldn't want autistic children to have such ignorant parents

If I ever have autistic kids I'll drown them in my bath tub

man this is the serious board can we not do this

this thread is fucked