I'm truly not saying this to be at all hurtful, but since Joe says he deleted his account, I'll say it. I think Joe is on the spectrum. Those of you who know someone who is on the autistic spectrum know what I'm talking about. I have a very high functioning nephew that is on the spectrum, that was diagnosed with a form of Aspergers. I feel worse for the high functioning because they see other people attaining what they desire, a spouse, good job, house, kids, etc... and just can't understand why they don't have those things. This makes them highly susceptible to scams and frauds. Many also have heightened obsessive tendencies. It is especially sad when they have never been diagnosed or treated.
When Joe 1st joined, for a long while, I would click on the latest activity button and the screen would be filled with posts from him on threads like "4 words not say on a date". And many, almost nonsensical, other posts.
He also had a fairly unhealthy fixation with a 15 yr old girl. It amazed me that he didn't think that inappropriate. I say all this so that hopefully we can realize, and approach these individuals in a more loving, yet firm manner.
When Joe 1st joined, for a long while, I would click on the latest activity button and the screen would be filled with posts from him on threads like "4 words not say on a date". And many, almost nonsensical, other posts.
He also had a fairly unhealthy fixation with a 15 yr old girl. It amazed me that he didn't think that inappropriate. I say all this so that hopefully we can realize, and approach these individuals in a more loving, yet firm manner.
Also, I am on the spectrum too (although barely now), and I, too, post nonsensical stuff on that same thread, lol. But...so does a couple of people here who are not on the spectrum, or at least I think they're not.
However, I'll just say that not all of us spectrum people are like this, especially those who are barely even on it, like me. I know that you never directly said otherwise and what you said is quite true for those further into the spectrum, but I just wanted to mention this to everyone else who reads this post.
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