Plastic

Hi all,

I'm actually Plastic's daughter. I've had this account for a long time now - he was always telling me about the discussions on here, so I used this account to have a look sometimes and be nosy. He really did enjoy talking to everyone on here and offering help. The number of times he and I had discussions about the things he'd seen on here, and how often he wanted my views on those things (then turning into multiple hour long debates), is incredible.

Your condolences are all seen and appreciated. I am so glad that he was able to help so many people, even in this little niche part of the internet. He was so passionate about using what he learned through raising me, and analysing for himself, to share information.

We will all remember him. 

(Totally understand this seems bit odd considering I have never posted, but I always saw this as his space. If anyone is doubting who I am, I can probably find some kind of way to provide proof of who I am.)

Edit: I understand that Plastics account is being terminated. I don't know if that means all his posts will be deleted, but in the case it does, I think something he wrote on here a few months ago needs to be preserved:

'I am an Apollo Saturn V 1st Stage,

I am strong and powerful but incredibly fragile.

I am as bright as the sun.

I have lifted an immense payload to stratospheric levels against all the opposing forces that the entirety of planet Earth could muster.

I have performed faultlessly.

I have set my crew on their trajectory to the stars.

I am spent.

My mission is complete.

I will fall back and be consumed.'

SkriviksSharpEyed said:

(Totally understand this seems bit odd considering I have never posted, but I always saw this as his space. If anyone is doubting who I am, I can probably find some kind of way to provide proof of who I am.)

Visiting the site and not posting is not in the least bit odd as some people are very shy and do not want to state anything that might cause offence, or else not be well received, with the most generally recognised term for anonymously observing being called "Lurking". 

One thing though that your father was quite particular about was that this space was neither his nor anybody else's in particular ~ but rather everyone's to use in respect of being or caring for someone who is autistic, whatever neurological typology one has; and what with being Plastic's daughter ~ I can only imagine you would be very much welcomed by those most fond of him. 

And the thing about proving who you are really is not viable as the whole point of being a member here is to stay individually anonymous, with the most basic premise being to explore and develop one's sense of individuality along with every one else in a safe and supportive way. 

SkriviksSharpEyed said:

Edit: I understand that Plastics account is being terminated. I don't know if that means all his posts will be deleted, but in the case it does, I think something he wrote on here a few months ago needs to be preserved:

When an account is deleted ~ it usually just means that the ability to log in and change the details and settings of which and so fourth is closed, whilst the actual person's avatar image, user name and posts remain intact as they are for site integrity and thread continuity ~ with the only obvious exceptions to that being when people themselves delete their avatar image and user names or even in some cases the content of their posts so as to no longer be associated with this website of forums any further.

The quote was an absolutely 'rocketing' good choice for everyone to remember Plastic by though ~ just perfect! 

(Sorry, I have absokutely no idea how to quote on here and I'm on mobile
)

To clarify on this being his space, I meant more in the sense of privacy and respect for a community he'd found himself. I wouldn't want to horn in on his racket, in the same way that I wouldn't have wanted him to horn in on the social medias i use. This was a place where he could go and help people and talk to others like himself - a safe space, if you will. It would've felt like intruding if I started contributing too. Sometimes you need a space that nobody else sees unless you show them.

On that note, I'm not sure I'll take up contributing here at all. Despite being painfully on the spectrum in many regards, he always described me as 'Aspie lite'. I know answers to many issues people face here, but struggle to identify with them in any way. Got a bit too good at playing the NT game!
Only reason I mentioned providing evidence was really because anyone could wander along and claim they're related to him, haha! I'm glad everyone has trusted me on my word.

I am however really happy to hear that his posts should remain intact. The disappearing of the knowledge he shared if that all went too would've been a real loss.

Speaking of rockets, we've bought a statue of the Saturn V from the NASA Johnson Space Centre gift shop to remember him by. Only thing is it didn't list any dimensions...hoping it isn't life size! 

(Sorry, I have absokutely no idea how to quote on here and I'm on mobile
)

To clarify on this being his space, I meant more in the sense of privacy and respect for a community he'd found himself. I wouldn't want to horn in on his racket, in the same way that I wouldn't have wanted him to horn in on the social medias i use. This was a place where he could go and help people and talk to others like himself - a safe space, if you will. It would've felt like intruding if I started contributing too. Sometimes you need a space that nobody else sees unless you show them.

On that note, I'm not sure I'll take up contributing here at all. Despite being painfully on the spectrum in many regards, he always described me as 'Aspie lite'. I know answers to many issues people face here, but struggle to identify with them in any way. Got a bit too good at playing the NT game!
Only reason I mentioned providing evidence was really because anyone could wander along and claim they're related to him, haha! I'm glad everyone has trusted me on my word.

I am however really happy to hear that his posts should remain intact. The disappearing of the knowledge he shared if that all went too would've been a real loss.

Speaking of rockets, we've bought a statue of the Saturn V from the NASA Johnson Space Centre gift shop to remember him by. Only thing is it didn't list any dimensions...hoping it isn't life size! 

SkriviksSharpEyed said:

Sorry, I have absokutely no idea how to quote on here and I'm on mobile

All I know as using a lap-top is to do a copy-to-paste 'highlight' of the text which then involves a quote icon and then tap or click:

 ~ for anybody who might wish to use quotations, which I am rather dependent on as it helps me not to have to keep on scrolling up and down whilst ~ hopefully at least ~ keeping in accordance with what the original poster has written.

Also for those learning about using the quote function ~ the emoji images normally prevent one's reply from successfully loading on the page with this website forum set-up.

SkriviksSharpEyed said:

On that note, I'm not sure I'll take up contributing here at all. Despite being painfully on the spectrum in many regards, he always described me as 'Aspie lite'. I know answers to many issues people face here, but struggle to identify with them in any way. Got a bit too good at playing the NT game!

Of course ~ absolutely. I just wanted to make you feel welcome and in addition now state that those of us who have known Plastic since and after his first posts ~ well we know something of you as your father has written about you a little bit, and indirectly also in his advice to parents and people of about your own age ~ so in one sense your writings here are very much appreciated and soothing in these heart-string snapping and painfully recoiling times, and of course we are concerned for you and your mother as such also. 

At least know that as an "aspie-light" or heavy-weight social camouflage and personal mask type in the neurotypical 'whirled' of social affairs ~ you have inherited a place in our hearts ~ whether you 'lurk' here from time to time, or else you follow your path wherever it leads and needs you elsewhere to be. 

SkriviksSharpEyed said:

Only reason I mentioned providing evidence was really because anyone could wander along and claim they're related to him, haha! I'm glad everyone has trusted me on my word.

Well for most people on the spectrum we just take people as they are, or else just wish we could ~ and for those of us like myself who take things very literally, or else or also have a strong sense of equality or justice ~ words are our bond with reality and therefore our collective unity and purpose, to bring about better outcomes and achieve greater efficiencies and all that.

SkriviksSharpEyed said:

I am however really happy to hear that his posts should remain intact. The disappearing of the knowledge he shared if that all went too would've been a real loss.

All safe and sound along along with everybody else's shared history. :-)

SkriviksSharpEyed said:

Speaking of rockets, we've bought a statue of the Saturn V from the NASA Johnson Space Centre gift shop to remember him by. Only thing is it didn't list any dimensions...hoping it isn't life size!

Blimey and cripes factor ten ~ just in case ~ if you have not already ~ it could be mission critical to get something like one of these box sets too 'to go along with it' then:

;-)

Saturn V makes me think of the Inspiral Carpets.