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

[Azuren]

VGPolyglot said:

Azuren said:

Holy Jesus, dude, fine, I'll spell it out for you:

 

People who seem to lack any social skills, assume they're the center of the universe, and throw temper tantrums. The term is also often applied to people who would previously be deemed as a "spaz". This is what people are referring to when they use autistic as a pejorative.

OK, so why not just call them by more specific adjectives? Asocial, narcissistic/arrogant, rageful?

Because Autistic covers all those points.

 

"Dripping with autism"

Or

"Dripping with anti-social tendencies, an egotistical personality, and unchecked rage"

 

One is better for padding a book. The other is better for making a quick point.