A Safe Space to discuss the disablist issue

[RainbowZebraWarrior]

Recognised a couple of names on the thread in Site Stuff about the issue of MN being lax in deleting Disablist posts / threads.

What concerned me more, however was the fact that I didn't see a lot of my Neurodiverse MN allies on there. That is very telling.

I know we escape here. And I'm so grateful that this board was created for us. But should I feel grateful just to be included and not dismissed?

There were a few posts deleted on the thread and a couple of names will stay in my mind. (Though some will likely name change)

It is so sad that people feel the need to dismiss our lived experiences.

I also want to add that I've discussed the ever changing language regarding Neurodiverse people. I totally understand why any of us would prefer to be known as ASD / Asperger's etc. I was late in my Autism diagnosis (51) but I'm trying to keep up with the current language as my DD(10) is currently mid diagnosis.

We all hold our original diagnosis dear. And for good reason.

Sending solidarity to all as we continue to navigate our lives daily with the obstacles that come our way.

I meant @deliverooyoutoo not OP. But like OP, I am affected by what went down. More than most outside this group, I suspect, due to the nature of my neurotype.

Well done, crumpets. I will do the same and add my voice. They deleted one of the posts questioning me before I was able to answer it. I didn't even report. Although someone else may have. A second post was then removed. I had a conversation with them (MN) and they said they were keeping a close eye. It seemed a bit hit and miss, but they confirmed that the posts against me constituted a personal attack. That was their words, not mine.

I really think we deserve some consistency at the least.

Sending solidarity to all who have bern affected.

Thank you everyone. I've been out for the afternoon/evening and I'm so heartened to see your posts.

I do feel just weary of it. I don't understand why we can't just be believed. But it is what it is. I don't know that I'd do the same again - it has really shaken me.