Published on 12, July, 2020
I am struggling to understand why autistic people should hide their faces on this site. To me this sounds like neurodivergent prejudice? And incredibly outdated!
I think there could be safeguarding issues as there are vulnerable adults on here as well as folk who are not vulnerable. I do not mind the idea of abiding by a rule which might help someone else. Also I do find the anonymity is beneficial if one wants to discuss some topic which is potentially embarrassing! Like periods of problems with personal hygiene which i would certainly not want to admit to in public!
Anything which provides an opportunity to comment in anonymity is not always good
Not always good, but not always bad either.
My preference is to stand up and be counted, although I do respect those who can’t