Max LeibmanMay 3, 2025

No, I do not want to install your app.

No, I do not want that app to run on startup.

No, I do not want that app shortcut on my desktop.

No, I do not want to subscribe to your newsletter.

No, I do not want your site to send me notifications.

No, I do not want to tell you about my recent experience.

No, I do not want to sign up for an account.

No, I do not want to sign up using a different service and let the two of you know about each other.

No, I do not want to sign in for a more personalized experience.

No, I do not want to allow you to read my contacts.

No, I do not want you to scan my content.

No, I do not want you to track me.

No, I do not want to click "Later" or "Not now" when what I mean is NO.

Show threadWilliamBobMay 3, 2025
@maxleibman -they never say 'hi' or ask 'how's it going' or buy a round, before the questions that become obligations. It's almost like they think we are their lessers, when they need us, but we dont need/like them. But, then again, perhaps they are on the spectrum, and we should pity their emotional poverty; Or decide who will be first against the wall come the inevitable bloodshed😬
Show threadLooking for explanations…May 3, 2025

@WilliamBob @maxleibman

Hmmm.

Most people “on the spectrum” are particularly emotionally sensitive. We’re not always very good at identifying or expressing our emotions (but many are), and aren’t interested in your pity.

And a heads up, there’s a lot of autistic people on the Fediverse.

Show threadWilliamBobMay 3, 2025
@Susan60 @maxleibman -so assumption one by you is that I've never experienced emotional pity, or aren't on the spectrum. The troublesome Bill Gates admitted recently the only reason he wasn't diagnosed is like many, like me, was the time that it was. I've mostly said I'm on the Comedic spectrum ' it's like the other spectrum, but there's more people walking into bars'. Mr. Martin's 'Born Standing Up' excels at interpretation of said spectrum😬. So not evey Toot is a teachable moment. Writeabook?
Show threadAnarchic Teapot ⚧️
@WilliamBob Aaand that's a block move, kid. @Susan60 @maxleibman
May 3, 2025 at 11:16amWeb