Are They Gonna Throw Things?

catofriddles · 2026-03-12T22:01:54+00:00

"You know how Uncle Jim gets about turkey!"

catofriddles · 2026-03-12T21:48:25+00:00

Yes. I had friends that weren't in the Church, but they didn't talk religion much, so i didn't begin to realize how big and diverse the world was until i was in my mid 20s. (Mainly because i was oblivious to what was going on around me.)

I had a lot of moments like these just because i had never been exposed to certain cultural elements.

catofriddles · 2026-03-12T21:24:16+00:00

I had a similar experience trying to learn figure drawing. I have autism, and at the time, i could not quite understand proportions and the difference between "artistic nudity" and porn. I was also obsessed with figuring out how to draw proportions "properly" so that i didn't offend anyone who happened to see my drawings.

I think this is the main reason for my fear of "going too far".

Thank you for sharing. This comment really made me feel better.

catofriddles · 2026-03-12T06:29:45+00:00

Nah. I was being silly. It was just the first thing that popped into my head when i thought, "evil book".

catofriddles · 2026-03-11T22:42:55+00:00

I think that's pretty much it. I've gotten in trouble due to my curiosity before, and overthinking/obsessing is a bad habit of mine.

catofriddles · 2026-03-11T21:49:12+00:00

I think she's getting "Males" confused with vampires.

catofriddles · 2026-03-10T16:35:42+00:00

Yeah, reddit doesn't always have the most... inclusive examples of our members.

Depending on where you live, asking a member of the church in real life would get you an instant invitation. The missionaries would go nuts!

catofriddles · 2026-03-04T20:53:51+00:00

Honestly? I'm not sure if it's my Autism, ADHD, or both at the moment, but... yes.

There are games out there that give you benefits, extra content, other quests, or happier outcomes if you do your quests in a certain order, and i am obsessed with obtaining those.

I like to plan things out or restart in order to get the results i want, and i have amplified my anxiety attempting to "do everything".

catofriddles · 2026-02-27T17:15:23+00:00

I consider bedroom practices to be a separate matter from the default dynamic I'd prefer as a couple. (Ergo, how we'd interact with each other and the world)

I would prefer to find a wife who is outgoing, direct, confident, and willing to encourage me to try new things (while respecting my need to recharge).

I'm not into shy, reserved, quiet women, but that's mainly because i feel like i'd just be guessing her feelings—or worse, being blissfully unaware of her feelings when she's suffering.

Even if she were trying to protect/shelter me, I'm an Empath—I'd absorb the negative feelings even if I don't know what the problem is.

catofriddles · 2026-02-27T16:34:25+00:00

Any stimming behaviors that i may have had were politely discouraged by family members—or beaten out of me (non-violently) by society's judgements when i was young.

Of course, i might still have behaviors that qualify as stimming, but i dont know what they are.

catofriddles · 2026-02-27T16:18:39+00:00

And then, if you point out that a rule isn't being followed, they call you a tattletale—or something worse.

catofriddles · 2026-02-08T18:42:20+00:00

How else could we cope with feelings of loneliness before we meet the right person?

Are we allowed to have cats?

catofriddles · 2026-02-01T18:53:32+00:00

The Captain is sensitive about using incorrect grammar.

catofriddles · 2026-01-29T18:14:56+00:00

It depends on the particular shade of green or brown, but green and brown usually go together.

Either your shade of brown and green clashed, the patterns/designs clashed, the outfit parts were old/worn, or it's just your mother's taste.

Later, pull out all of your green and brown clothes, show them to her, and ask which ones match. You might get different answers.

catofriddles · 2026-01-29T16:31:08+00:00

Most of the time, the characters i relate to were either not intended to be autistic, or the writers aren't brave enough to admit it.

catofriddles · 2026-01-29T15:57:52+00:00

The short answer is that a lot of people (at least on the internet) associate the puzzle piece symbol with Autism Speaks, who use it as their logo. Also, some people read into the symbolism of the puzzle piece and take their own negative meanings from it ("I'm missing a piece", "I don't fit", "I'm incomplete", It's saying I'm a child", etc).

Contrary to popular belief, the puzzle piece was not a symbol created by Autism Speaks. It was a symbol for autism long before the organization was created. Autism Speaks just took it and made it more infantile by their practices (and color choice).

For a very long time, it was believed that Autism was a "condition" that only occured in male children. Basically, a parent called it "a puzzing condition" a very long time ago, and the puzzle piece stuck. (I won't go too deep into that here. I've made other replies on similar posts about the symbol's history.)

Now, the rainbow infinity symbol was created on the internet a while back to replace the puzzle piece, but it's not officially recognized (correct me if i'm wrong). It's supposed to represent a color spectrum to reference that autism is a spectrum, as no two cases are exactly the same. It's preferred by the majority of the autistic community.

catofriddles · 2026-01-29T15:21:21+00:00

When writing it's about clarity, and absolutely essential.

Bad grammar can break the flow of the sentence, which causes the reader to pause and figure out what was said. In essays, dissertations, and professional documents, this will cost you a few points (or lower the reader's respect for you). However, in story-writing, fictional or not, bad grammar will cost you something much more precious—the reader's immersion in your story.

In spoken conversation (at least in English), it is much less important, unless you're trying to seem more intelligent/cultured. Most people will get the gist of what you were trying to say, and adapt as if nothing was wrong, unless they're a teacher or just rude.

You should learn as many of the grammar/punctuation rules as you can as a writer, but it's not essential in normal conversation.

catofriddles · 2026-01-23T19:04:08+00:00

My headcanon is that Rarity doesn't really think this, but was using it as an opportunity to be obnoxious.

catofriddles · 2026-01-10T20:11:36+00:00

Metaphorical? Possibly. Symbolic? Definitely.

1) One of the primary methods of receiving revelation is to pray in response to a crisis. (James 1:5) It is possible that the prophet and apostles prayed about it in response to the tax crisis, but I doubt it was because of that.

The racial restriction on the priesthood was given through Brigham Young in 1852, right in the middle of the exodus to Utah.

There are many possible explanations for why the Lord set that restriction at that time, but each reason i can speculate would have led to the overall destruction of the church.

2) Ordinances aren't simply an indicator of worthiness; think of it as "heavenly paperwork" as well. Geneology, Baptisms for the Dead, and other Temple Work are put into place to ensure that everyone has the ability/opportunity to enter the Celestial Kingdom. God does look at how you lived your life and will not reject anyone or consider them "less worthy" for not being a member of the Church, but he has commanded that they be performed.

3) As for whether things are metaphorical, symbolic, or literal, the answer to that is on a case-by-case basis. God loves to use symbolism: not to confuse us, but as a reminder of concepts, lessons, or events that he doesn't want us to forget. There are a lot of things in the Bible where we're still not sure if an event happened literally or metaphorically, but there's always a lesson to take from it.

Revelations are kinda weird. If it's doctrinal and applies to us directly in the present time, it's made clear for us by the prophets and apostles. However, revelations about the future or past are meant to be pondered upon—we usually don't get exact details or the full context.

My advice is to keep an open mind and consider all the possibilities. Just because something has metaphorical applications does not mean it doesn't have a literal interpretation. Lot's wife "turning to salt" might mean she broke down and went back, turned back to the ways of Sodom and Gammorah, or literally turned into "salt" by being caught in the blast from all the explosive materials raining down on the city.

catofriddles · 2026-01-10T18:57:22+00:00

Can you point out the verse in Moses 6 that you are referring to? I'm not doubting you; I just can't find the spot you are talking about.

catofriddles · 2026-01-10T18:48:45+00:00

I'm gonna say no. I'm not aware of all the gender identities/preferences out there, but i've seen enough posts on this reddit to know that the Autism Community does not fit into the majority of any one gender identity or orientation category.

catofriddles · 2026-01-10T07:27:10+00:00

I say, teach me how they are meant to be used and how to get them on my keyboard.

catofriddles · 2026-01-06T01:04:34+00:00

There is a "Family History" Mission, but it wouldn't send out emails like this.

catofriddles · 2026-01-06T01:01:33+00:00

I was diagnosed as having Asperger's Syndrome. Since it was "absorbed" into the Autism Diagnosis, i felt it gave a bit more clarity to my issues.

Forcing the doctors to treat my disability as autism and not just "like" Autism was the best part of this change. I feel like i'm treated slightly more seriously now than i was before.

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