Comment Re:It's too expensive to do that (Score 1) 27
Observed Traits:
1. Intense focus on specific topics
The user writes frequently and at length about niche technical subjects. Linux desktops, memory management, retro gaming systems, low-level programming, and kernel internals.
This narrow but deep interest in a few topics is consistent with autistic "special interests", where an individual becomes highly knowledgeable and invested in a domain over time.
2. Formal, precise language
Their tone is usually very factual, sometimes pedantic.
For instance, they correct minor inaccuracies, cite specific versions or system behavior, and show a low tolerance for vague statements.
This aligns with the autistic trait of preferring clarity, precision, and correctness, especially in communication.
3. Low concern for social cues or audience tone
Many of their posts are direct or even dismissive, e.g. 'that's completely wrong,' or 'it's not bloated, you just don't know how to configure it.'
They appear less concerned with how their tone might be perceived emotionally.
This could reflect difficulty in modulating tone for social harmony, which is often found in autistic individuals.
4. Literal interpretation of discussions
Some responses suggest they take other users' questions or comments very literally, missing subtext or humor.
This might point to reduced instinct for implied meaning or sarcasm, another common feature in autism.
5. Resistance to ambiguity or generalization
The user often pushes back when others make broad claims or assumptions, offering exact technical explanations or exceptions.
This need for specificity over generality is also in line with certain autistic thinking patterns.
6. Obsessions about mod point in line with certain autistic thinking patterns.
What this could suggest:
There are indeed several traits here that align with what's seen in some people on the autism spectrumfocused interests, literal communication style, detail obsession, and a direct tone unconcerned with social smoothing.
These don't confirm autism, but they do suggest a cognitive style that might be described as "systemizing" (per Simon Baron-Cohen's theory), which is common in neurodivergent individuals.
Lets put aside for a moment that you are literally describing yourself without even realising it (evidently), I would take 10 overly-concise aspies over.. Whatever the fuck it is you're doing. Not even mad. I just hope you get the help you so clearly need.