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(12-19-2016, 04:58 AM)Skae Wrote:(12-18-2016, 09:11 PM)Kilieit Wrote: No; nobody's obligated to RP with anyone. Full stop.
Even if they're at an event. Even if they have their RP tag up. Even if you really really want to RP with someone and everyone else so far has said no.
Depends on what you mean by RP. If they are RP-ing in a public RP event, then I'd say they are (morally) obligated to at least respond to others attempts to RP with them - even if it is only to tell the others to go away and stop bothering them. That too is RP - brief as it may be.
Much like real life really - you are not obligated to have long conversations with anyone who may approach you, but not making any response (verbal or otherwise) when they address you is typically considered quite rude.
Nope. Still disagree.
[tone: casual/jovial]
Bro, I'm autistic. I'm not going to be making any response to you if you try to strike up an IRL face-to-face conversation with me, because I a) probably didn't hear you, b) probably didn't understand what you said (especially if it's crowded), and c) physically cannot speak to you in return (because selective mutism r0xx0rz). And actually, most IRL strangers just assume that I didn't hear them, and move on to trying to talk to someone else?
If my lack of reaction offends you, then I'm sorry, but that's your issue. Do you have any way of knowing any of that about me? No - I don't "look autistic" (nobody does, but I mean, I don't use an AAC or anything). But if you assume I'm a non-disabled person who's capable of giving you the smile you want because you demanded it, then get disappointed because I'm not? Man, I can't change that about myself! But you can change your assumptions.
That's what I'm trying to say. By carrying this unreasonable expectation, you're creating avenues for disappointment when it's not met. Adjust your perceptions going forward, believe in the best of the people around you, and be at peace with the community the way it is. Find your niche, build a rhythm, and enjoy yourself. No one's stopping you!
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