Jack Parkman

I almost buy this as true. This completely fits the Reinsdorf=Scrooge McDuck narrative.

LMFAO. QFT.

100% in agreement.

I don't understand that. Weird to me. If you're going to do that don't settle down until after you're done playing. Mike Modano did that, and it looks like Patrick Kane is taking the same approach.

Go read my edit, without knowledge by the other person of my condition it makes social interaction nearly impossible. There has to be rules that the other person lays out immediately, and they have to be willing to be patient enough with me breaking them on occasion while I learn their rules. It is a huge problem. This is why I don't talk to women, lol. I can't imagine anyone putting up with my shit. I've had a ton of issues maintaining friendships(regardless of gender) until I started this approach. In any event, It is the most comfortable way for me to put myself out there, and if this is a waste of time I guess I'm doomed to be single for eternity lol. Here's an article that explains how autism causes confusion with regard to social boundaries: https://everydayaspie.wordpress.com/2016/05/05/why-boundaries-are-difficult-autism/

Never met a girl in public. Every female I've ever met/felt comfortable talking to was either a friend or cousin's gf or I was introduced by my friends. I honestly don't know how I'd answer that because I've never done so. I'm so inexperienced it isn't funny. I'd probably have to because I couldn't have the gumption to be myself otherwise. I just give that weird vibe, you know? Since I was in my mid-20s I've never met anyone, male or female without telling them about it almost immediately. It is almost a necessary thing because I break social norms so regularly. It is important because people have to tell me what they will or will not put up with. I have almost zero concept of social boundaries, so it is important to start there. I can be really grating to be around regularly.

To be honest I don't think it is fair to my potential dates to not tell them. There is some baggage with this stuff, and if someone knows about it and still wants to go on a date with me that is a good sign. At that point, I'd feel a hell of a lot better about everything than if I was trying to hide it. At that point, I know their heart is in a good place.

I don't like to hide it. It makes me completely anxious if the person doesn't know ahead of time. I'd be too quiet and unable to be myself if it was unknown up front. Maybe I'll delete that stuff from my profile, but...I'd want my date to know, at the very least about my autism, before a first date via communication.

Machado's wife/Alonso's sister is gorgeous. If I was MM I'd be perfectly happy coming home to that. No need to fool around on the road.

Well, yeah, but SD is more comfortable than Chicago in the Summer. It doesn't get nearly as hot there as it does here. Maxes out around 85-88 F.

I've always thought that the Padres were the mystery team. I'd argue that SD is more desirable than the Sox. Who wouldn't want to live in SD with $250+MM in the bank? I agree with this line of thinking. I'd imagine a Reds deal would involve Senzel. Senzel>>>>Andujar as a 3B. Andujar is a borderline 1B/DH.

Did anyone hear on Hot Stove this morning the rumored 3 team deal in which Andujar goes to SD and Kluber to NYY? You'd think that would open the door for them to go get Manny.

I'm of the point where it is obvious. I talk loud, and have the stereotypical "autistic voice"(loud+monotone) If you want a reference, think Beldar Conehead. (BTW if Dan Akroyd is actually autistic, that's probably his natural voice....the Coneheads skit makes waay more sense now lol) if you met me you'd know something was a bit off nearly immediately. There is a large subset of people that are severe enough to be obviously different, but their brain works fine otherwise. I'm in that group.(used to be known as Asperger's but they changed the terminology because there are a lot of similarities between Asperger's and more traditional autism) I have a really hard time keeping eye contact, and reading sarcasm is completely hit or miss, mostly related to where my anxiety level is that day. I have some tics (I don't flap but I do pace around a lot) Also I'd have trouble gauging whether or not someone is interested or not after a 1st date.

01 and 02 weren't much better. The best players the Bulls drafted, they either traded or had a career altering or ending injury. Nobody knows what Jay Williams would have become if not for that motorcycle accident. One of the biggest "what ifs" in Post-Jordan Bulls history, along with Thibs/Rose. Best bulls draft picks: Brand(1999-Traded) Williams(2002 The talent was there... and then he got into that accident and couldn't play anymore) Aldridge(2006-traded for Tyrus Thomas) I hated this then, and it looked worse 3 years later. Rose-2008(discussed ad nauseum) Otherwise, there is a lotta shit involved. They got unlucky with spots a few times as well.

Ok so I want some advice about this, especially from women if possible(I know there aren't a lot on here, but there are a few) Anyway, I've been trying to do online dating for about a year now, but nobody responds to me. I'm open about being on the spectrum, because I live at home at age 32 and it is hard to explain that to a date in their 30s otherwise. I have thought about dating in my friend group's age range, but I don't feel like I have as much in in common with regard to shared life experiences with people in their mid to late 20s as I do with people in their early or mid 30s, when it comes to what I want in a partner. I had one serious relationship with a woman on the spectrum. It ended horribly, due to spectrum related issues (not communicating/miscommunication, misunderstanding personal space, etc.) I learned a lot from it,(most notably what I want in a partner) and also learned that she wasn't the right person for me. I probably don't want to date another woman on the spectrum again. Communication is really important to a healthy relationship and when both people struggle in that regard it makes understanding each other nearly impossible. This was the only SO I have ever had btw. I absolutely do not want kids ever. I have a hard enough time dealing with my own responsibilities, and I don't need anymore complications. Not to mention that there is a strong genetic component to autism and I wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy. My questions are: 1) Should I be up front about my autism, living situation, etc? 2) If the answer to 1) is no, then when is it appropriate to share that info? 3) How should I approach sending a message to someone I'm interested in? Thanks for your help, Parkman

At this point, it wouldn't surprise me if it bled into the first week of March.

Nah, I'm in Chicago. You're in Maryland. We definitely don't know each other.

I wear my emotions on my sleeves, ok? This is my release where I don't have to put on the neurotypical show. I left the closet so to speak so I could actually be myself on here, which I wasn't earlier in my posting years. I have roughly 3800 posts on this forum, have been a member since 11/2005 and I think I had around 5-600 posts as recently as 2013 or 2014. I've probably made like 70% of my posts in the last 2-3 years, since I came out of the closet. I know that has the connotation of being LGBTQ, but it is used in the autism community as well.

My brain works fine, I understand that, but when I read things my mind goes immediately to literal interpretation on stuff like this. It is fucking infuriating to me to read Kenny planted obvious bullshit in the media. What's the point of that? Nobody can possibly take it at face value, right? What is the point of publicly negotiating like this? At least plant something somewhat plausible, amirite? A 7 year contract offer under 200M total value is so ridiculous it can't be taken seriously.

I know who he is.

Dude, You're lucky I wasn't offended and I caught the implied sarcasm. If I thought you were serious I wouldn't have responded the way I did. Shack and Tony know what I deal with on a regular basis, and I appreciate them looking out for me. I've always put myself out there about having high functioning autism, and I hope you understand that my negativity is a coping mechanism for dealing with everyday life. Also, I tend to be gullible so I have to have my guard up at all times in order to protect myself. Naturally, I think that people are out to help others, and I have to put on that facade to protect myself from being taken advantage of.

I tend to agree, but because it is coming from Nightengale it worries me, as he has always been KW's go-to reporter. Given that it is you telling everyone not to worry, I'm fine.

No, I've been taking them regularly. Nightengale and Levine are driving me bonkers.

Uncle Jerry is code for Reinsdorf=Scrooge McDuck. His nephews called him Uncle Scrooge. If you weren't in grade school in the late 80s or early 90s, you've probably never heard of DuckTales.

I'm not in the South Suburbs, but I do want a drink. LOL.