Moments of Permanence - I really prefer being able to identify the person screwing up as a person not me

From: sami Date: April 24th, 2009 08:40 am (UTC) (Link)

Yeah... Chas was pointing out that people without cognitive difficulties have a certain obligation to make allowances, because those of us with labour under an ongoing strain that they don't.

On the other hand, they can't do that if they don't know, for one thing, and for another... I kind of expect a sort of prejudice about it. Like, if I set up a standard disclaimer that I have cognitive problems, and if something comes across offensively I probably didn't mean it, so please say what bothers you and ask me to clarify before you get angry... I fear people will perceive that as me wanting a free pass on being able to say problematic things.

I really don't know how to deal with this.

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From: sqbr Date: April 25th, 2009 05:40 am (UTC) (Link)

I don't really know either. I use my icons and disclaimers to put my words in context which helps a bit. My default icon *points* was the first, and "This is a joke!" the latest, but they were all prompted by situations where my words were not interpreted the way I wanted them to be.

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From: sami Date: April 25th, 2009 05:44 am (UTC) (Link)

But I, I love your default icon.

I think I should take on your approach, really. (Which would include, you know, actually loading more icons on DWth than my Tendou icon, since it looks like I'm not just using this as a ficjournal after all - it's my safe journal, for troll avoidance, as well.)

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From: sqbr Date: April 25th, 2009 06:40 am (UTC) (Link)

Well, I don't know that my exact approach would be a perfect fit for you, but possibly something along those lines (and I promise not to sue if you borrow some of my ideas :)). Though ataxi will be all sadface at me being such a bad influence if you start using lots of disclaimers :D

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