I'm losing hope, Ozy. The Aspies I thought were morons have confirmed in every way imaginable that they are indeed morons, while some others I still had hopes for are proving me wrong so fast I don't have time to spell "islamophobia".
It's as if a palpable part of the Aspie community had decided for once and for all that they need to meet the preconceived notions others have of us, now, while there still are basket cases left out there to hate anyone and anything that you don't know.
There are lots of people here that I really like and respect, but right now I'm not entirely sure it's worth the effort because of that other part of the community. I can definitely see why so many members decided to leave.
Welcome to my world, Odeon! I gave up hope about AS advocacy long ago, if you ever get to Fractalus, you can read my thoughts on it in my journal. I may disagree with you about the "Islam" issue, but your recent post gave me a perspective that I didn't have before. I can disagree without being disagreeable. FWIW, it's that hopelessness and frustration that made me leave I2 originally. I just, unfortunately have this inner core of hope, that allowed Callaway to hook me back in and make peace with McJagger. Who while I disagree with him on many issues, I think his heart is in the right place. When HG left, I nearly considered leaving myself...permanently, but my loyalty to friends like Callaway and PI and Dunc, won't let me.
Ultimately it's your choice, I'm just shoving my tuppence worth for your consideration! My own perspective is that this is just another forum tempest that will blow over. wp, aspergianisland, neurolands, aff, have gone thru these crises, and yet they're still around. Renaeden, made me want to go back to OTS, or I still may go back, I don't know, I want to make a difference, but, I feel so fucking helpless that I want to just tell all these forums to kiss my ass and never have anything to do with a forum again.
But this is my thought, losing hope, get OVER IT, yeah, I'm pissed at you, losing hope happens, I just found that there is a core of hope in me that won't let me go. Is there one in you, if yes, stay and fight, if not ...GO. I like you and respect you, either way I will wish you well and hope that you find what your looking for.
Peace
