Using "autistic" as a derogatory term; please don't

[Azuren]

VGPolyglot said:

Azuren said:

Sharing personal information puts individuals at potential risk.

 

Describing someone who is acting autistic as "dripping with autism" does not.

So, you're already acknowledging that there should be limits though. And what is "acting autistic"? Can't you use something that is less ambiguous anyway?

The limits have less to do with speech and more to do with physical safety. Doxxing you on a website of people who dislike you is dangerous. Saying you're acting autistic doesn't.

 

And yes, anyone who displays symptoms of autism, though it specifically refers to Asperger's-style behaviors.