Some Random Susan@anysusan.bsky.social·2026-09-27T18:36:02.173Z#
There are many, many honorable men in the autistic community who have called out assholes like Elon for years for trying to use autism as an excuse for bad behavior. I have much respect for them.
Mighty Apollo@mightyapollo.bsky.social·2026-09-27T20:21:04.901Z#
Adolescence can be incredibly lonely for ASD teenagers so we started some youth groups here. It helps to share experiences with others, etc. but then we always drive it home - everyone makes a choice.
Be someone who punches down or be someone who lifts others up./1
Mighty Apollo@mightyapollo.bsky.social·2026-09-27T20:25:10.991Z#
ASD youth are abused both physically and sexually at a higher rate than their peers (maybe 4x higher, but the research is soft). And we know those are cycles than can perpetuate.
But again, everyone has a choice. Try to fill a hole in self worth by victimizing others, or be something who helps./e
Mighty Apollo@mightyapollo.bsky.social·2026-09-27T20:25:57.334Z#
*someone
Some Random Susan@anysusan.bsky.social·2026-09-27T21:33:50.909Z#
It concerns me that the AI/EA community seems to target this population and once indoctrinated - possibly into abuse - it is that much harder for them to leave.
Complicity breeds.
Some Random Susan@anysusan.bsky.social·2026-09-27T21:35:18.992Z#
adults going into it consensually, eyes wide open have agency.
minors recruited over the web do not.
Rothaí@rothaiocht.bsky.social·2026-09-27T21:58:31.783Z#
The many young adults trying to get/ keep/ advance in careers on this industry jobs are also in a terrible position when asked to participate.