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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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  • Did you realize this forum is public - can be viewed by anyone? That's a sound basis for not revealing identity on here. I agree with  , that not all autistic people have good intentions. Also people in crisis lean on people emotionally, which might worry or cause alarm among many in the community. Another thing about masking - what if you reveal then change your mind? You can remove your posts but these might already have been seen, or recorded, by anyone.

    The risks are too broad and far reaching, so I agree with this rule! I would rather the forum not be available to the broader public too - perhaps one of the Mods might comment on this.

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  • Did you realize this forum is public - can be viewed by anyone? That's a sound basis for not revealing identity on here. I agree with  , that not all autistic people have good intentions. Also people in crisis lean on people emotionally, which might worry or cause alarm among many in the community. Another thing about masking - what if you reveal then change your mind? You can remove your posts but these might already have been seen, or recorded, by anyone.

    The risks are too broad and far reaching, so I agree with this rule! I would rather the forum not be available to the broader public too - perhaps one of the Mods might comment on this.

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