Abandoned AmericaJul 6, 2023
There are many things to like about the Fediverse but the overabundance of people who take every opportunity to assume you don't understand simple or obvious concepts so they can explain them to you like you're four - particularly when you're clearly joking about something - is not one of them
Show threadYves L. Jardin-NoamJul 6, 2023

@AbandonedAmerica
Being neurodivergent, I have to say it is often very hard to keep myself from doing...

And I'm doing it, aren't I? Yeah, I'm doing it.

Ugh.

Show threadAbandoned AmericaJul 6, 2023
@evilgardengnome you're not doing it at all, friend. I don't think talking about your experiences falls under this category at all, it's more about talking down to people ❤️
Show threadYves L. Jardin-NoamJul 6, 2023

@AbandonedAmerica
Yeah, figured you'd get the joke. It's how I manage tension.

To contribute, I think there's things people can do to foster discussion.

1. Take toots at face value.
2. Don't insert logic/arguments into other's words.
3. Ask a question; don't insinuate intent.
3.a. If you didn't start the thread, ask questions, don't hijack.
4. Walk away; you won't convince someone they're "wrong".
4.a. If the thread is hating/punching down, block, mute, name-and-shame and report the bugger.

Show threadYves L. Jardin-Noam
@AbandonedAmerica
And I'm aware I'm violating 3 and 3.a. Gotta know when to improvise.
Jul 6, 2023 at 3:58pmFedilab
Show threadAbandoned AmericaJul 6, 2023
@evilgardengnome I think that's a really great list and should be a foundation of internet discussion
Show threadSheila BjeletichJul 9, 2023

@evilgardengnome @AbandonedAmerica

Good list!