Val, Brazil, 31 years old.
Proud geek, Potterhead since 2000, member of the Cumbercollective since 2011, Gillener since 2017, both Sherlockian and Holmesian, TV Shows addicted, Beatlemaniac since forever, gamer, music lover. Currently obsessing over Cho Seung-Woo and Bae Doona.
"you shouldnt make fun of people's hobbies and interests because they could be autistic and that could be their special interest" yes. But also maybe you shouldnt make fun of peoples hobbies and interests because its an asshole thing to do.
Instead of thinking "i shouldnt be a dick to this person because they might be autistic." Try thinking "i shouldnt be a dick to this person because they're a person."
I dont want you to be nice to me because you pity me for being disabled,(or you want brownie points) i want you to be nice to me because im a human being
Yknow, when you keep insisting that adults can’t enjoy fandom or play video games or what cartoons or whatever, it’s other young people that you’re hurting the most. Because the most you’ll do to adults is offend or annoy them with that nonsense, but when you plant that idea in a kid’s head, they grow older with the horrible dread looming over them that the things that bring them happiness and comfort have an expiration date. When I was a young adult, I was genuinely depressed about the thought of getting older because I thought I couldn’t keep enjoying all my hobbies, like I had to give up everything I enjoy once I reach [x] age.
And that is simply not true. It’s bullshit. But the harm is does to people is very real. Kids are so afraid of getting older, and one of the big fears is that their life will become painfully bland and boring once they hit adulthood, as if all adults do is work and pay taxes, possibly raise kids. No more fun, no whimsy, no playfulness, no joy.
Anyway, I’m 33 and I love video games and fanfiction and cartoons. If you tell me I’m too old for that stuff, I’ll roll my eyes and block you and go on with my day. But I will worry about the 17 year old who saw your post too and feels a sinking in their chest at the thought that they have to give up the stuff that makes them happy. THAT’S what bothers me.