TsWade didn't even use his disorder as an excuse. He said sorry, this disorder has caused the thing you all have a problem with. He didn't say, I need to keep doing this, he said that what was happening was caused by his disorder, and nothing more. He hasn't done of the behavior we find objectionable since then, has he?
TsWade, you don't need to apologize for bringing up your disorder.
Goliath wrote:oldtimer12347 wrote:You could have been a little nicer on how you opened up, I sure hope you're not like this outside the Internet.
I'm Dutch. The Dutch are notoriously blunt. It's a national trait.
You should be using your nationality as an excuse for your behavior.
Ba-zing!
Super Aurora wrote:Sotiris wrote:For argument's sake, let's say that there are people who use their disorder as an excuse so as to behave irreverently without having to face any repercussions. How can you tell between those people and the people who are actually compelled due to their disorder to act in such a manner?
Easy. Look at Dr. Frankenollie. I believe he told us he has it too, yet do you see him whine and fret like a little child over most insignificant crap and then later use his disability as an excuse? To me, it's an easy way to get out of or avoid confrontation that you started.
He said he has a mild case. It doesn't control him like it does indeed control others.
Also, telling people that you have an excuse could actually have the opposite effect of allowing their behavior. It would let people know that they have a disorder causing their behavior and therefore their behavior is not "normal" and they should be told to stop.
Super Aurora wrote:If the person can't control themselves, then I don't think the internet is best place for them to be.
It may not be the best place, but you also can't say that only certain people should be allowed on the internet. Lots of people with lots of problems should be allowed on, just moderated.