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It's a courageous thread you are starting there. It is also difficult to answer without hurting, but if you are looking to improve:

It's nice to have you on WrongPlanet.

I was just surprised that you once or twice criticized your relationship with your wife online, i would not do it. I personally think that those are things you should discuss with your wife, and with your wife only.

Also, you said once that you are "a living proof" that autists can live from their art.
Later, on another thread, you say that you have no talent.
Then, i am wondering if you are using "autism" to sell an art, using people's mercy for autism encouraging them to think that autism is a disability? I hope i'm wrong.
Or maybe your are simply modest.

Those are details. Now i think that you are generally a cautious guy. You are encouraging discussions and tend to give encouraging advices. Also, nobody is perfect (i wouldn't dare starting such a thread about myself...).

Is how you appear on WP so important? I am not wondering how i look like here, i'm just looking for solutions and find it a nice place to speak with people who understand my problems, and try to help when i can.

I like reading your posts. You are almost always cheerful and see the good side of something if there is a good side to be seen.

Also a lot of common sense.

I wonder if in person, you wouldn't remind me of my dad a bit.

You seem to have reached a place in life where you are confident with who you are. That is a gift. It is hard to get to that point when you are autistic--many of us look around at the rest of the world and do our best to copy what we see. It helps us to function, but it is hard to be happy with oneself that way. You seem to have found a balance of confidence but being willing to look at where you can improve.

I have no talent in Art. I can't make a living that way. I have a bit of talent in writing--but I'm only published in a college writing journal. If I said that I'm "living proof," then I must have been crazy that day. I've seen some really, really good Art here on WrongPlanet.

But many autistic people COULD make a living through whatever art they choose to produce: painting, writing, music, whatever.

Obviously, autistic people could make a living in things such as computer programming, coding, engineering, mechanics, stuff like that.

We, words, confess that we are sometimes distorting human thoughts which are too complicated for us.

too positive all the time

You're a good leader, kraftie,
and a sign of hope.

You look Luxuriant....emerging from the Ashes.

You seem like a wise person who shows up at random times in random posts, and offers advice and support to people. I have a feeling that you've had some interesting and meaningful experiences in your life.

You seem to be a very supportive and helpful person. I often see you making clarifications and helping people in emotional situations on this site and believe were you to leave it would be noticed by all active members.

Whenever anyone is feeling low and needs support or a kind word, you're always one of the first to post a friendly, positive reply.
And that's just one of your many qualities ...

I would say that Mr. Kortie is a very amiable sort, always ready to lend support and impart words of wisdom. He also has much knowledge to share with the community.

Perhaps I'll start one of these threads. Nahhh, it would plunge me into a deep depression, and I'd wind up spending the next week in bed eating Cheeze-It crackers straight from the box!

i always think of you as the peacemaker. when threads start to get a bit tense, you have a line or two that often takes the edge off.

you're concise and yet communicate a lot in those 1-2 lines.
other than wolfman, and not being FAR right politically, i have no idea about who you are. but at the same time, i get the sense that this may be who you are - someone who is kind; doesn't like fighting; always finds the good in others; doesn't get overly emotionally invested in other people's well being, but is thus able to stay supportive for the long haul.

i see you as a vital ingredient in this forum; helping make and keep it a place with a degree of quality far above the usual slapfest.

i'm surprised to see you post this fishing. i don't know a lot about you, but everything i do, i wouldn't try to change one bit. the only thing i could think of that *might* need 'improvement' is - if you are taking time and giving support to yourself that you give to others. i think you may well be. but if you're not, i'd really hope you do.

Ive always liked that you talk to everyone, especially the people no one else would chat with.

Vegetable Man:

You're a cool guy who has that sort of charm that ladies go for. That sort of world-wearied, wise sort of viewpoint, but with compassion.

And you're in decent shape, too.

Everyone seems to like you, even the people that don't seem to like anyone.

I am impressed that you are so kind to just about everybody. You are kind in situations where I just wouldn't bother to be. So I find you gentleness and kindness very impressive.

On the other hand, you are also sort of sex-crazed. Which is your right, and I don't hate you for it, but if you were a co-worker and I saw you flirting so much, I might find it a little hostile and inappropriate.