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[–] Angry_Autist@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

I give them warning, I always do

I try to leave the space, they won't let me

I explain things are going bad, they don't care

But it's my fault when the meltdown comes.

Fuck neurotypicals

[–] obinice@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago (1 children)

So, this is my POV and I'm about to be rude to the red guy, ...or?

[–] snoons@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 week ago
[–] alsaaas@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 week ago

That's one of the many things my giant filter firewall is there for preventing ((:

(prevents me from being genuine/myself too tho)