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    Any fellow Linux users on here?

    Yep, me too. Each of my household computers; two desk tops and two laptops all became so slow as to be considered inoperable. They are all old - my desktop is 12 years old. After upgrading them to Linux Mint - with Wine, they are faster than when they were new and will run software that I have...
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    Empathy for non-living things

    Actually, I was not asking for a diagnosis. My post was to simply ask if anyone else felt this way.
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    Where would you rather watch movies?

    I like both cinema and home, depending on the movie and circumstances. I like the Alamo DraftHouse cinemas in my area because they enforce a rigid "Quiet Zone" requirement. There is considerable space between the seats and the audience must be quiet and non-disruptive. Even whispering is not...
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    How does my cousin do it?

    Yep, I have been mystified by that all my life. Throughout my 70+ plus years, I have been in many different places and positions, but human relations has always been obscure. About a year ago, I found the answer in a book titled, "An Immense World" by Ed Yong. It's all about umwelt. I found...
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    Any fellow Linux users on here?

    OK - it's done. I am finally totally Microsoft Windows FREE. Just finishing up replacing all the computer's OS's in my household with Linux Mint 21.3. Took me a while to make the leap because even though I am retired, I'm still not quite actually retired and my work requires several rather...
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    Current book(s) you're reading?

    Ubuntu Linux Bible and Linux Mint 21
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    Empathy for non-living things

    Yep, I have seen that, but I don't think it is exactly the same with me. I don't have any "lover" type attachment feelings. I just feel empathy for the item. like I place myself in it's position as how I would feel if I were discarded or just kicked out, thrown away, etc. Placing myself in...
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    Empathy for non-living things

    I am curious how many others experience empathy for non-living things. My wife has decided to remodel our kitchen and replace all the appliances. I am really having a hard time with this. It is breaking my heart. Especially for the dishwasher. We have had this dishwasher for over 22 years. I...
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    ADHD?

    Thanks, I feel that helps clarify things. The ratio of things that I share from your list is rather small, so I guess I do not have ADHD. It's not all that important to know, I have no interest in a diagnosis, just curious. Thanks to everyone for the replies!
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    Autistic Positives

    Thank you for this thread! It is so much easier to complain and find fault than finding or acknowledging good. We really need more threads like this!! It really saddens me when people view autism as a badge of shame. I could easily do that, but this thread is for positive things! Thus I will...
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    ADHD?

    It seems that ADHD and autism goes together? I am autistic without question, however, I’m not so sure about ADHD. I can focus intensely for hours, days even years with no problem. Actually, it’s hard NOT to focus. I do distract (derail) easily. After “derailing” it is hard to get back on...
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    Do you agree that Technology is going too far?

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    Do you agree that Technology is going too far?

    But, I do like Arthur.
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    Current book(s) you're reading?

    Thanks for that! We need more...
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    Autism People

    Thank you for the kind words. Actually, for me, it wasn't just high school; it was every grade of school from first to twelfth. My mother didn't even put me in kindergarten, because she thought I wouldn't be able to handle it. (Actually, I think she was right.) I tried, but could not achieve...
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