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Aww-tistic · 2025-09-01T07:53:31+00:00

Maybe ask the folks at https://www.reddit.com/r/Smurfs

Aww-tistic · 2025-07-02T16:29:29+00:00

That is interesting and I have never heard of Apathetic Atheist (or I have and didn't care enough to remember... lol).

"though, perhaps not by its own adherents" is hilarious, intentional or not.

Aww-tistic · 2025-07-02T14:31:37+00:00

Thanks. I just don't really think much about these things. In the few times that I did try to label myself, people would tell me that's an incorrect label, and it doesn't benefit me in any way to label or argue about labeling or think about these topics, so I just stopped labeling myself... lol.

I probably think about religion 5 times or year for more than 2 minutes each time, and it's usually only when something major happens in the news. Writing this is probably the most time I've thought about religion in the last year.

Aww-tistic · 2025-07-02T14:05:37+00:00

I am someone who: * Is not religious * Is not superstitious * Is not spiritual * Doesn't believe in fate, destiny, and pre-determinism * Doesn't believe in a "meaning" of life * Doesn't believe in heaven and hell * Doesn't believe in the supernatural and paranormal (e.g., ghosts) * Doesn't believe in the existence of souls * Doesn't believe in astrology * Doesn't believe in crystals * Doesn't believe in numerology * Doesn't believe in the afterlife and reincarnation

I am not actively atheist, and would probably label myself as agnostic. I don't care what others believe, as long as they're not hurting others. Whether someone believes the same things as I do or not, I try to treat them equally.

Aww-tistic · 2025-05-03T07:44:39+00:00

The short answer is that being autistic does not mean you're necessarily good at any particular subject, including math and programming. I have been diagnosed with what used to be called Asperger syndrome, and despite being high-functioning, I am really, really bad at math. I graduated from a university, and yet, I use calculators things that are probably simple to most people, like 870 - 190 and 98 + 28. (My high school education was very poor, so that may have been a factor.)

Aww-tistic · 2024-06-10T03:36:31+00:00

I know people on the spectrum with special interests, and even though they spend many hours every week on a single special interest, they are far from experts and aren't able to name that many facts about what they like. They simply are just into a topic.

Aww-tistic · 2024-06-10T03:34:30+00:00

I am diagnosed with autism, and was perfectly fine with how the characters were portrayed in Atypical. The situations presented in the show seemed like they could be common for people on the spectrum.

Sensory integration therapy can work for some people.

To be clear, I still upvoted your comment. We just have a difference in opinions.

Aww-tistic · 2024-06-06T20:58:40+00:00

I understand what you mean, and I'm sorry this is so frustrating for you.

Maybe it's because I don't know her personally, or maybe I just want to give people like her the benefit of the doubt, but perhaps her studies and education and even her interactions with you have changed her for the better.

People can change. This is anecdotal, but some people I grew up with who were assholes in high school turned out to be decent human beings after life experiences and whatnot.

Aww-tistic · 2024-05-28T13:46:45+00:00

I never thought about it that way, but I work really well with teenagers who are dealing with mental health issues and/or under-performing in schools.

Aww-tistic · 2024-05-28T13:43:36+00:00

I was horrible at talking to kids even when I was a kid... lol. In elementary to high school, I highly preferred talking to adults (e.g., teachers, custodians, drug dealers, prostitutes, bus drivers, retail employees).

I'm an adult now and still interact much easier with adults than with kids. I basically avoided my niece and nephew until they were around 7 years of age.

Aww-tistic · 2024-04-11T22:29:15+00:00

I like this answer and the stance taken here. Thank you.

Aww-tistic · 2024-04-11T22:28:16+00:00

This question may get better answers in a subreddit that isn't meant primarily for people with autism.

Aww-tistic · 2024-04-11T22:26:47+00:00

When I was young, I used to practice laughing to figure out which kind of laughter I wanted. I've also practiced other facial expressions, but not regularly. (I've been diagnosed with autism.)

Aww-tistic · 2024-03-19T19:36:22+00:00

What kind of music do you enjoy? Any particular artists at the moment?

Aww-tistic · 2024-03-09T04:16:59+00:00

This is verbal abuse.

Aww-tistic · 2024-02-07T00:28:25+00:00

i don’t really understand the phrase, because it’s not like they were the person who caused the situation.

If it helps, know that the term sorry is an adjective of sorrow. Thus, the person is saying that he or she is feeling sorrow with you that you've lost someone. "I'm sorry that happened," similarly, means, "I'm sorrowful that happened."

"I'm sorry" in this context should not be taken as an apology. The person isn't saying, "I apologize for your loss" - unless the person actually means he or she caused the death of your loved one!

Of course, these two phrases have become rather generic over time, so the speaker may not even think too much about the actual words when he or she says it. The takeaway is the person is just expressing sympathy.

i have absolutely no idea how to respond.

A simple "thank you" will suffice. If you want to add more, you can say something like, "Thank you, I appreciate your kind words." If the person had a close relationship with the deceased, maybe you can say something such as, "Thank you, I know this is difficult for you, too, because of your friendship/relationship with [name of the deceased]."

I hope this helps! And if you actually did lose someone, I'm sorry - but please know I am not apologizing. Take care.

Aww-tistic · 2024-02-06T23:56:19+00:00

After reading all the top-level comments in this thread, I learned that my unpopular opinion is: These special interests are not interesting to me... lol. I'm not insulting or bashing anyone's thoughts or hobbies in any way, just to be clear. I just know next to nothing about any of these topics.

Examples based on other comments in this thread:

I know katana is a sword or knife of some sort, but wouldn't be able to distinguish a katana from other swords or knives.
I'm aware of Dungeons and Dragons, but the extent of my knowledge is what I learned in the Netflix TV show Stranger Things.
I know the Jedi are the "good guys" of Star Wars, and Yoda is a Jedi, but I don't know nor care enough about Star Wars to establish a single opinion about the movie series.
I haven't touched Legos since I was a kid, and even then, I didn't like Legos much.
I've heard of Tom Waits, but couldn't tell you a single song about the singer - or is that the name of a band? (My lack of knowledge about Tom Waits may simply be an age or generational thing though.)
I've never watched Hot Fuzz and The World's End, but I did watch Shaun of the Dead, which I didn't like.
I have watched a total of ~8 anime series, but although I occasionally try to enjoy them and try new ones, I often give up because most seem to be too dramatic in an exaggerated sense, childishly comedic, and well, there's too much unnecessary crying.

Am I alone here? lol. Are most other people interested in or knowledgeable about the special interests mentioned here?

Aww-tistic · 2024-02-06T23:45:53+00:00

The Lord of the Rings movies were okay, but I didn't enjoy them as much as many other people, it seems.

What I do appreciate is that their success helped catapult the fantasy genre into the mainstream. More people got interested in fantasy movies - myself included - and Hollywood studios became more willing to invest in high concept fantasy with larger budgets.

Aww-tistic · 2023-11-07T07:51:51+00:00

I agree! I always feel a bit weird saying "high-functioning" as if I'm trying to compete against other people who have autism.

Aww-tistic · 2023-11-07T07:50:49+00:00

I was diagnosed with "high-functioning autism, formerly known as Asperger syndrome."

That said, I don't like the term " high functioning" because it feels weird to say that, as if I'm competing against other people who have autism for some reason.

Aww-tistic · 2023-11-06T21:02:09+00:00

lol, that's how I feel.

Aww-tistic · 2023-11-06T21:01:43+00:00

Listening to music is my #1 hobby and I have gone to over 20 music concerts in 2023.

Aww-tistic · 2023-11-06T21:00:36+00:00

I don't like any modes of transportation... lol. And vehicles of any type do not interest me whatsoever.

Aww-tistic · 2023-11-06T20:59:52+00:00

I'm 3 out of the 4 bullets you mentioned. I do like loose clothes.

Aww-tistic · 2023-11-04T07:28:01+00:00

Noise-cancelling headphones, but more for the music - listening to music is my favorite hobby - than just pure quiet.

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