“Just normal variations…”

[brionacmkw]

> Certain neurotypes that today get lumped under the term 'autism', seem to
> exist to directly counter that mass copying behaviour: they ignore everyone
> external to themselves, work things out from first principles using logic,
> or by trying stuff randomly. Questioning 'why can women wear this thing but
> I (male) can't' - is a natural side effect of this (they will also question
> many other things).

I'm autistic (& new here) and the way I think about things was definitely a factor in why I wanted to start wearing skirts as part of my casual wardrobe even though the trigger was for health reasons (an allergy to suncream). Why can women wear this but I can't was something I have myself a lot but then I realised yes I can.

[STEVIE]

Take all the freedom that you wish!

Or none at all. Because as a man, that's what you'll find you get. Every. Time.

I guess freedom is a double edged sword.
I have earned mine and intend to enjoy it to the fullest possible degree.
Steve.

[Faldaguy]

> Certain neurotypes that today get lumped under the term 'autism', seem to
> exist to directly counter that mass copying behaviour: they ignore everyone
> external to themselves, work things out from first principles using logic,
> or by trying stuff randomly. Questioning 'why can women wear this thing but
> I (male) can't' - is a natural side effect of this (they will also question
> many other things).

I'm autistic (& new here) and the way I think about things was definitely a factor in why I wanted to start wearing skirts as part of my casual wardrobe even though the trigger was for health reasons (an allergy to suncream). Why can women wear this but I can't was something I have myself a lot but then I realised yes I can.

Well, we sure could use a lot more neurotypes sliding in the direction of logic and asking "why can women....but I can't" and seeing the light -- they dang well can, because it is the most illogical constraints that have built the man-box. Good on you Brion...& good to have you on board the MIS logic train!

[brionacmkw]

Thank you, this community is proof we are not alone which is great!