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ieva

This is probably more of a question to admins, but also I'm wondering(as we usually do), is it just me?

I love this forum; I really do, yet it bugs me that I'm not allowed to use my real name and photo.  Since finding out that I'm autistic and that I have spent most of my life masking, it is crucial for my well-being to be my raw self and not use masks. 

I do understand the reasoning behind these forum rules, yet considering that we are all adults in here, I believe we should have a choice to reveal our true identity or not. Since the very important step to learning to live with autism is to stop masking. 

I would truly appreciate the input from the community, which I think I like a lot x

Just wanted to add that if we are considered as being a vulnerable community, shouldn't our forum conversations be viewed by registered members only?

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  • ieva said:
    it bugs me that I'm not allowed to use my real name and photo

    I don't understand. Alexa is my real name. I've never been asked to change it. I can't comment about using my photo because I never do; in fact, I'm not sure I have a photo of me other than the one I took for my driving licence. Smile

    I didn't know there rules about such things.

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    Alexa said:
    I didn't know there rules about such things.

    It's under 'staying anonymous' here:

    https://community.autism.org.uk/p/communityfaqs#mcetoc_1jaebhgj74

    and 'Rule 2' here:

      (Missing Page) 

    For some reason that link doesn't work but it's the drop down from the top banner 'Community Rules'.

    'Rule 2: No personal information or identifiable content 
    As the Online Community is public, do not share personal or identifying details about yourself or anyone else. This includes full names, addresses, contact details, social media profiles, or identifiable photos. Links to social media posts or videos are allowed if relevant and in compliance with these rules.' 

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  • in reply to Alexa
    Alexa said:
    I didn't know there rules about such things.

    It's under 'staying anonymous' here:

    https://community.autism.org.uk/p/communityfaqs#mcetoc_1jaebhgj74

    and 'Rule 2' here:

      (Missing Page) 

    For some reason that link doesn't work but it's the drop down from the top banner 'Community Rules'.

    'Rule 2: No personal information or identifiable content 
    As the Online Community is public, do not share personal or identifying details about yourself or anyone else. This includes full names, addresses, contact details, social media profiles, or identifiable photos. Links to social media posts or videos are allowed if relevant and in compliance with these rules.' 

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