A safe distance from tragic events

[bighead384]

Do you think you'd act more constructively if you didn't have a safe distance from many tragic events?

Sometimes I almost feel like it's irrational to not feel affected by an event that would profoundly affect me if only I were to witness it first-hand. But then, if I were to be so affected by all the tragedies that happen, I might be too paralyzed to lead a normal life. I just find the disconnect that goes on here interesting and mind-boggling.

[Godxilla]

You are a funny dude Bighead. This thread is rediculous.

[WebDudette]

*ridiculous

[jacknife737]

Aspies shouldn't be allowed to use the internet.

[0r4ng3]

First misread the title as "A Safety Dance from tragic events". Disappointed to find out the truth.

["Melyssa K" Kennedy]

Aspies shouldn't be allowed to use the internet.

I certainly hope you were joking.

[T-6005]

I don't find it strange that viewing an event within a medium you recognize as merely artifice to be just that to be all that strange.

I might be the opposite - the boundaries of information have continued to expand, but the bounds of reality seem to have stretched. We accept much more of what we see, without being able to connect with its reality.

It's not particularly surprising, but it is tragic in that it is pretty in line with the general evolution of the medium in question. McLuhan may never have been so right.

[cool 2 hate 681]

This isn't fair to say. Dexternumbers and Melyssa K seem to be very nice and rather reasonable. Just because two guys on the forum say they have Asperger's and obsess for years over every little perceived slight to their intelligence or "freedom" doesn't mean that all Aspies are like that.

I agree I have Asperger's Syndrome also

["Melyssa K" Kennedy]

I agree I have Asperger's Syndrome also

Nice to know I'm not alone. I admit, I even annoy myself with my obsessiveness but I keep it in check and it's usually science subjects and bands' music that I obsess over. I may be annoying at times, but I'm never creepy. So thinking all aspies are creepy is completely not fair.

["Melyssa K" Kennedy]

This isn't fair to say. Dexternumbers and Melyssa K seem to be very nice and rather reasonable. Just because two guys on the forum say they have Asperger's and obsess for years over every little perceived slight to their intelligence or "freedom" doesn't mean that all Aspies are like that.

Thank you! I'm a bit odd at times, but I don't think I've ever fit into the category of being creepy. I've had a lot of experience with neurotypicals at college and at my cashiering jobs, so I've learned a lot over the years. Most people don't even know I have Asperger's unless I tell them.
And, not that you can tell just by looking at someone, but people never suspect it by looking at me, either.