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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by campfire headphase on Aug 2, 2018 22:11:54 GMT 1, So, I have been giving their art some thought. I think it may have some potential. I did however have the displeasure of meeting their agent, Roger Gastman who put a show on in LA recently with that regurgitated Banksy Barbican painting. The guy seems like a total fuckwit with aspbergers or something. Heโs off somehow and almost turned me off on their art. Has anyone bought their work? Good experiences if they have resold their work? Gained money, lost money? Any thoughts/experiences from UAA people? Anyone else deal with their weirdo manager?
So, I have been giving their art some thought. I think it may have some potential. I did however have the displeasure of meeting their agent, Roger Gastman who put a show on in LA recently with that regurgitated Banksy Barbican painting. The guy seems like a total fuckwit with aspbergers or something. Heโs off somehow and almost turned me off on their art. Has anyone bought their work? Good experiences if they have resold their work? Gained money, lost money? Any thoughts/experiences from UAA people? Anyone else deal with their weirdo manager?
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by Express Post on Aug 2, 2018 22:24:10 GMT 1, Met them in Melbourne. Bought early, so prices have trebled. Never bought anything lately, so havent dealt with RG.
Get in. You can't go wrong, only thing is that their ogs from their website sell out super fast.
So, I have been giving their art some thought. I think it may have some potential. I did however have the displeasure of meeting their agent, Roger Gastman who put a show on in LA recently with that regurgitated Banksy Barbican painting. The guy seems like a total fuckwit with aspbergers or something. Heโs off somehow and almost turned me off on their art. Has anyone bought their work? Good experiences if they have resold their work? Gained money, lost money? Any thoughts/experiences from UAA people? Anyone else deal with their weirdo manager?
Met them in Melbourne. Bought early, so prices have trebled. Never bought anything lately, so havent dealt with RG. Get in. You can't go wrong, only thing is that their ogs from their website sell out super fast. So, I have been giving their art some thought. I think it may have some potential. I did however have the displeasure of meeting their agent, Roger Gastman who put a show on in LA recently with that regurgitated Banksy Barbican painting. The guy seems like a total fuckwit with aspbergers or something. Heโs off somehow and almost turned me off on their art. Has anyone bought their work? Good experiences if they have resold their work? Gained money, lost money? Any thoughts/experiences from UAA people? Anyone else deal with their weirdo manager? |
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by Icesay on Aug 2, 2018 22:34:06 GMT 1, So, I have been giving their art some thought. I think it may have some potential. I did however have the displeasure of meeting their agent, Roger Gastman who put a show on in LA recently with that regurgitated Banksy Barbican painting. The guy seems like a total fuckwit with aspbergers or something. Heโs off somehow and almost turned me off on their art. Has anyone bought their work? Good experiences if they have resold their work? Gained money, lost money? Any thoughts/experiences from UAA people? Anyone else deal with their weirdo manager?
What do you mean it may have some potential? Who cares...If you like it you buy it. A total fuckwit with asperger...I'd shut up if I were you.
So, I have been giving their art some thought. I think it may have some potential. I did however have the displeasure of meeting their agent, Roger Gastman who put a show on in LA recently with that regurgitated Banksy Barbican painting. The guy seems like a total fuckwit with aspbergers or something. Heโs off somehow and almost turned me off on their art. Has anyone bought their work? Good experiences if they have resold their work? Gained money, lost money? Any thoughts/experiences from UAA people? Anyone else deal with their weirdo manager? What do you mean it may have some potential? Who cares...If you like it you buy it. A total fuckwit with asperger...I'd shut up if I were you. |
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fm1975
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by fm1975 on Aug 2, 2018 22:51:07 GMT 1, So, I have been giving their art some thought. I think it may have some potential. I did however have the displeasure of meeting their agent, Roger Gastman who put a show on in LA recently with that regurgitated Banksy Barbican painting. The guy seems like a total fuckwit with aspbergers or something. Heโs off somehow and almost turned me off on their art. Has anyone bought their work? Good experiences if they have resold their work? Gained money, lost money? Any thoughts/experiences from UAA people? Anyone else deal with their weirdo manager? What do you mean it may have some potential? Who cares...If you like it you buy it. A total fuckwit with asperger...I'd shut up if I were you.
Asperber?
Think you just crossed the red line.
Bad comment IMO.
So, I have been giving their art some thought. I think it may have some potential. I did however have the displeasure of meeting their agent, Roger Gastman who put a show on in LA recently with that regurgitated Banksy Barbican painting. The guy seems like a total fuckwit with aspbergers or something. Heโs off somehow and almost turned me off on their art. Has anyone bought their work? Good experiences if they have resold their work? Gained money, lost money? Any thoughts/experiences from UAA people? Anyone else deal with their weirdo manager? What do you mean it may have some potential? Who cares...If you like it you buy it. A total fuckwit with asperger...I'd shut up if I were you. Asperber? Think you just crossed the red line. Bad comment IMO. |
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Unica
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by Unica on Aug 2, 2018 23:00:19 GMT 1, So, I have been giving their art some thought. I think it may have some potential. I did however have the displeasure of meeting their agent, Roger Gastman who put a show on in LA recently with that regurgitated Banksy Barbican painting. The guy seems like a total fuckwit with aspbergers or something. Heโs off somehow and almost turned me off on their art. Has anyone bought their work? Good experiences if they have resold their work? Gained money, lost money? Any thoughts/experiences from UAA people? Anyone else deal with their weirdo manager?
So, I have been giving their art some thought. I think it may have some potential. I did however have the displeasure of meeting their agent, Roger Gastman who put a show on in LA recently with that regurgitated Banksy Barbican painting. The guy seems like a total fuckwit with aspbergers or something. Heโs off somehow and almost turned me off on their art. Has anyone bought their work? Good experiences if they have resold their work? Gained money, lost money? Any thoughts/experiences from UAA people? Anyone else deal with their weirdo manager? I've bought and had dealings with him many times, I've had nothing but great experiences. |
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by Coach on Aug 2, 2018 23:01:21 GMT 1, What do you mean it may have some potential? Who cares...If you like it you buy it. A total fuckwit with asperger...I'd shut up if I were you. Asperber? Think you just crossed the red line. Bad comment IMO.
Icesay was taking exception to the comment he quoted.
What do you mean it may have some potential? Who cares...If you like it you buy it. A total fuckwit with asperger...I'd shut up if I were you. Asperber? Think you just crossed the red line. Bad comment IMO. Icesay was taking exception to the comment he quoted. |
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fm1975
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by fm1975 on Aug 2, 2018 23:12:18 GMT 1, Asperber? Think you just crossed the red line. Bad comment IMO. Icesay was taking exception to the comment he quoted.
And unnecessary...
I know many people with asperger and this comment is aggressive & unfair IMO.
Asperber? Think you just crossed the red line. Bad comment IMO. Icesay was taking exception to the comment he quoted. And unnecessary... I know many people with asperger and this comment is aggressive & unfair IMO. |
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Reptile 072
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by Reptile 072 on Aug 2, 2018 23:17:06 GMT 1, Your money and your decisions, but when it comes to buying originals, you generally want to buy based on how much you like the piece. Originals are to be displayed/loved for the long haul. They are much less "liquid" than prints, so if you want to look at it from an investment standpoint, you might be better off buying prints and selling them. I don't think Dabs Myla originals will appreciate quickly or get you a good return. However, if you like the art and want one of their originals on your wall, go for it, but again, I wouldn't look at it primarily from an investment standpoint. Also, I've chatted with Roger a couple of times, both in person and via email; had dinner with him not too long ago, actually. I am not quite sure what kind of conversation you guys had (sounds like it did not go too well), but he's always been pleasant with me.
Your money and your decisions, but when it comes to buying originals, you generally want to buy based on how much you like the piece. Originals are to be displayed/loved for the long haul. They are much less "liquid" than prints, so if you want to look at it from an investment standpoint, you might be better off buying prints and selling them. I don't think Dabs Myla originals will appreciate quickly or get you a good return. However, if you like the art and want one of their originals on your wall, go for it, but again, I wouldn't look at it primarily from an investment standpoint. Also, I've chatted with Roger a couple of times, both in person and via email; had dinner with him not too long ago, actually. I am not quite sure what kind of conversation you guys had (sounds like it did not go too well), but he's always been pleasant with me.
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by campfire headphase on Aug 3, 2018 0:29:32 GMT 1, Good to know some people have had good experiences with Roger Gastman. No, I wonโt watch what I am saying (ref to above post). His attitude almost turned me off on the material. Itโ isnโt my fault he acts like a dick. It reflects poorly on the work and the artist if he is their forward facing representation. He comes off super unprofessional and pedestrian. I feel a bit better knowing that others have had good experiences with him. Maybe it was an isolated incident.
Regarding the work - yes, OGโs are something to live with. Still, at 20k plus, I want there to be a layer of protection and I am not bad for thinking about these things. I wonโt write a check for 25k today if I know itโll be worth 3k next year. Thatโs just stupid. Who does that?
Thanks everyone!
Good to know some people have had good experiences with Roger Gastman. No, I wonโt watch what I am saying (ref to above post). His attitude almost turned me off on the material. Itโ isnโt my fault he acts like a dick. It reflects poorly on the work and the artist if he is their forward facing representation. He comes off super unprofessional and pedestrian. I feel a bit better knowing that others have had good experiences with him. Maybe it was an isolated incident.
Regarding the work - yes, OGโs are something to live with. Still, at 20k plus, I want there to be a layer of protection and I am not bad for thinking about these things. I wonโt write a check for 25k today if I know itโll be worth 3k next year. Thatโs just stupid. Who does that?
Thanks everyone!
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sfnyc
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by sfnyc on Aug 3, 2018 4:04:46 GMT 1, It's only fair to care about the value of any important investment. I m not sure I d invest in them because there are personally so many other artists I want before who I think have more potential and cheaper, but its also a question of time frame and how long you plan on keeping the work. If at least 10 years then dont think about it too much when you have quality work and quality artists. If shorter, I d say look at more "liquid" artists who's work sell often and well in auction.
It's only fair to care about the value of any important investment. I m not sure I d invest in them because there are personally so many other artists I want before who I think have more potential and cheaper, but its also a question of time frame and how long you plan on keeping the work. If at least 10 years then dont think about it too much when you have quality work and quality artists. If shorter, I d say look at more "liquid" artists who's work sell often and well in auction.
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moron
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by moron on Aug 3, 2018 12:45:00 GMT 1, So, I have been giving their art some thought. I think it may have some potential. I did however have the displeasure of meeting their agent, Roger Gastman who put a show on in LA recently with that regurgitated Banksy Barbican painting. The guy seems like a total fuckwit with aspbergers or something. Heโs off somehow and almost turned me off on their art. Has anyone bought their work? Good experiences if they have resold their work? Gained money, lost money? Any thoughts/experiences from UAA people? Anyone else deal with their weirdo manager?
Maybe you caught him on a bad day? He seems to be in his own world. I think Dabs Myla are moving up and making more flashy gallery type paintings which will sell for more money. Plus they have both became American citizens so should do well.
So, I have been giving their art some thought. I think it may have some potential. I did however have the displeasure of meeting their agent, Roger Gastman who put a show on in LA recently with that regurgitated Banksy Barbican painting. The guy seems like a total fuckwit with aspbergers or something. Heโs off somehow and almost turned me off on their art. Has anyone bought their work? Good experiences if they have resold their work? Gained money, lost money? Any thoughts/experiences from UAA people? Anyone else deal with their weirdo manager? Maybe you caught him on a bad day? He seems to be in his own world. I think Dabs Myla are moving up and making more flashy gallery type paintings which will sell for more money. Plus they have both became American citizens so should do well. |
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by moron on Aug 3, 2018 12:53:21 GMT 1, What do you mean it may have some potential? Who cares...If you like it you buy it. A total fuckwit with asperger...I'd shut up if I were you. Asperber? Think you just crossed the red line. Bad comment IMO.
I think asperger is an insult to perfectly normal people for one reaso, that Hans Asperger diagnosed children as having asperger syndrome and sent them to be euthenized by the Nazis.
What do you mean it may have some potential? Who cares...If you like it you buy it. A total fuckwit with asperger...I'd shut up if I were you. Asperber? Think you just crossed the red line. Bad comment IMO. "aspbergers" does not exist. Asperber does not exist. Asperger syndrome exists if you believe it. Other people say it's just a judgement made on people (psychiatrists who make money from this type of pseudo science) who do not behave as other people behave but are fine as they are. It's als used as a get out of jail free card for some criminals when they or their lawyer comes up with the my client has asperger syndrome to excuse for some criminal act. I think asperger is an insult to perfectly normal people for one reaso, that Hans Asperger diagnosed children as having asperger syndrome and sent them to be euthenized by the Nazis. |
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fm1975
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by fm1975 on Aug 3, 2018 13:14:16 GMT 1, Asperber? Think you just crossed the red line. Bad comment IMO. "aspbergers" does not exist. Asperber does not exist. Asperger syndrome exists if you believe it. Other people say it's just a judgement made on people (psychiatrists who make money from this type of pseudo science) who do not behave as other people behave but are fineย as they are. It's als used as a get out of jail free card for some criminals when they or their lawyer comes up with the my client has asperger syndrome to excuse for some criminal act. ย I think asperger is an insult to perfectly normal people for one reaso, that Hans Asperger diagnosed children as having asperger syndrome and sent them to be euthenized by the Nazis. ย
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Did man really go to the moon?
No Comment,
& Ended for me.
Thxs
Asperber? Think you just crossed the red line. Bad comment IMO. "aspbergers" does not exist. Asperber does not exist. Asperger syndrome exists if you believe it. Other people say it's just a judgement made on people (psychiatrists who make money from this type of pseudo science) who do not behave as other people behave but are fineย as they are. It's als used as a get out of jail free card for some criminals when they or their lawyer comes up with the my client has asperger syndrome to excuse for some criminal act. ย I think asperger is an insult to perfectly normal people for one reaso, that Hans Asperger diagnosed children as having asperger syndrome and sent them to be euthenized by the Nazis. ย . Did man really go to the moon? No Comment, & Ended for me. Thxs |
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by Icesay on Aug 3, 2018 13:21:20 GMT 1, Asperber? Think you just crossed the red line. Bad comment IMO. "aspbergers" does not exist. Asperber does not exist. Asperger syndrome exists if you believe it. Other people say it's just a judgement made on people (psychiatrists who make money from this type of pseudo science) who do not behave as other people behave but are fineย as they are. It's als used as a get out of jail free card for some criminals when they or their lawyer comes up with the my client has asperger syndrome to excuse for some criminal act. ย I think asperger is an insult to perfectly normal people for one reaso, that Hans Asperger diagnosed children as having asperger syndrome and sent them to be euthenized by the Nazis. ย
It was a bit more in depth than that. If you are neurotypical it can be hard to understand. Simply put the autistic spectrum is just that...A spectrum. Rightly or wrongly mankind tries to categorize things. Working with people who are neurodiverse is fascinating which is why personally making certain remarks is a no go for me.
Asperber? Think you just crossed the red line. Bad comment IMO. "aspbergers" does not exist. Asperber does not exist. Asperger syndrome exists if you believe it. Other people say it's just a judgement made on people (psychiatrists who make money from this type of pseudo science) who do not behave as other people behave but are fineย as they are. It's als used as a get out of jail free card for some criminals when they or their lawyer comes up with the my client has asperger syndrome to excuse for some criminal act. ย I think asperger is an insult to perfectly normal people for one reaso, that Hans Asperger diagnosed children as having asperger syndrome and sent them to be euthenized by the Nazis. ย It was a bit more in depth than that. If you are neurotypical it can be hard to understand. Simply put the autistic spectrum is just that...A spectrum. Rightly or wrongly mankind tries to categorize things. Working with people who are neurodiverse is fascinating which is why personally making certain remarks is a no go for me. |
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moron
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by moron on Aug 3, 2018 13:28:46 GMT 1, "aspbergers" does not exist. Asperber does not exist. Asperger syndrome exists if you believe it. Other people say it's just a judgement made on people (psychiatrists who make money from this type of pseudo science) who do not behave as other people behave but are fine as they are. It's als used as a get out of jail free card for some criminals when they or their lawyer comes up with the my client has asperger syndrome to excuse for some criminal act. I think asperger is an insult to perfectly normal people for one reaso, that Hans Asperger diagnosed children as having asperger syndrome and sent them to be euthenized by the Nazis. It was a bit more in depth than that. If you are neurotypical it can be hard to understand. Simply put the autistic spectrum is just that...A spectrum. Rightly or wrongly mankind tries to categorize things. Working with people who are neurodiverse is fascinating which is why personally making certain remarks is a no go for me.
I think categorising people is an over simplification.
"aspbergers" does not exist. Asperber does not exist. Asperger syndrome exists if you believe it. Other people say it's just a judgement made on people (psychiatrists who make money from this type of pseudo science) who do not behave as other people behave but are fine as they are. It's als used as a get out of jail free card for some criminals when they or their lawyer comes up with the my client has asperger syndrome to excuse for some criminal act. I think asperger is an insult to perfectly normal people for one reaso, that Hans Asperger diagnosed children as having asperger syndrome and sent them to be euthenized by the Nazis. It was a bit more in depth than that. If you are neurotypical it can be hard to understand. Simply put the autistic spectrum is just that...A spectrum. Rightly or wrongly mankind tries to categorize things. Working with people who are neurodiverse is fascinating which is why personally making certain remarks is a no go for me. I have a friend a really cool guy and one of the nicest people I have known. Sometimes he behaves oddly and his mood changes and one day he said he should stop smoking cannabis as it is making him depressed. How many so called psychiatrists would even know if someone who goes to see them is behaving in ways which are the cause of drugs or medications or chemicals in food etc? I think categorising people is an over simplification. |
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by moron on Aug 3, 2018 13:30:17 GMT 1, "aspbergers" does not exist. Asperber does not exist. Asperger syndrome exists if you believe it. Other people say it's just a judgement made on people (psychiatrists who make money from this type of pseudo science) who do not behave as other people behave but are fine as they are. It's als used as a get out of jail free card for some criminals when they or their lawyer comes up with the my client has asperger syndrome to excuse for some criminal act. I think asperger is an insult to perfectly normal people for one reaso, that Hans Asperger diagnosed children as having asperger syndrome and sent them to be euthenized by the Nazis. . Did man really go to the moon? No Comment, & Ended for me. Thxs
Of course they did go to the moon. It's not rocket science.
"aspbergers" does not exist. Asperber does not exist. Asperger syndrome exists if you believe it. Other people say it's just a judgement made on people (psychiatrists who make money from this type of pseudo science) who do not behave as other people behave but are fine as they are. It's als used as a get out of jail free card for some criminals when they or their lawyer comes up with the my client has asperger syndrome to excuse for some criminal act. I think asperger is an insult to perfectly normal people for one reaso, that Hans Asperger diagnosed children as having asperger syndrome and sent them to be euthenized by the Nazis. . Did man really go to the moon? No Comment, & Ended for me. Thxs You will have to ask the astronuts that. Of course they did go to the moon. It's not rocket science. |
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by campfire headphase on Aug 3, 2018 14:13:24 GMT 1, It was a bit more in depth than that. If you are neurotypical it can be hard to understand. Simply put the autistic spectrum is just that...A spectrum. Rightly or wrongly mankind tries to categorize things. Working with people who are neurodiverse is fascinating which is why personally making certain remarks is a no go for me. ย I have a friend a really cool guy and one of the nicest people I have known. Sometimes he behaves oddly and his mood changes and one day he said he should stop smoking cannabis as it is making him depressed. How many so called psychiatrists would even know if someone who goes to see them is behaving in ways which are the cause of drugs or medications or chemicals in food etc? ย I think categorising people is an over simplification.
True. But clearly there is something off about the guy.
It was a bit more in depth than that. If you are neurotypical it can be hard to understand. Simply put the autistic spectrum is just that...A spectrum. Rightly or wrongly mankind tries to categorize things. Working with people who are neurodiverse is fascinating which is why personally making certain remarks is a no go for me. ย I have a friend a really cool guy and one of the nicest people I have known. Sometimes he behaves oddly and his mood changes and one day he said he should stop smoking cannabis as it is making him depressed. How many so called psychiatrists would even know if someone who goes to see them is behaving in ways which are the cause of drugs or medications or chemicals in food etc? ย I think categorising people is an over simplification. True. But clearly there is something off about the guy. |
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by kalm on Aug 4, 2018 11:27:13 GMT 1, Middlemen are always a bit โoff,โ itโs their conscience talking ;0)
Middlemen are always a bit โoff,โ itโs their conscience talking ;0)
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by Icesay on Aug 4, 2018 18:11:44 GMT 1, It was a bit more in depth than that. If you are neurotypical it can be hard to understand. Simply put the autistic spectrum is just that...A spectrum. Rightly or wrongly mankind tries to categorize things. Working with people who are neurodiverse is fascinating which is why personally making certain remarks is a no go for me. ย I have a friend a really cool guy and one of the nicest people I have known. Sometimes he behaves oddly and his mood changes and one day he said he should stop smoking cannabis as it is making him depressed. How many so called psychiatrists would even know if someone who goes to see them is behaving in ways which are the cause of drugs or medications or chemicals in food etc? ย I think categorising people is an over simplification.
Very true but the consequences of taking a substance are a result of the individuals reaction to said substance. The question I raised at a recent conference was about whether someone can 'become' bi-polar or experience other manifestations of traditionally diagnosed Neuro diverse conditions as a result of altering brain chemistry due indulging too much. Historically it has been viewed that drugs can 'activate' underlying or hidden conditions rather than be the actual cause. Personally I prefer to view humanity in terms of how well someone can adjust to their environment and function well.
It was a bit more in depth than that. If you are neurotypical it can be hard to understand. Simply put the autistic spectrum is just that...A spectrum. Rightly or wrongly mankind tries to categorize things. Working with people who are neurodiverse is fascinating which is why personally making certain remarks is a no go for me. ย I have a friend a really cool guy and one of the nicest people I have known. Sometimes he behaves oddly and his mood changes and one day he said he should stop smoking cannabis as it is making him depressed. How many so called psychiatrists would even know if someone who goes to see them is behaving in ways which are the cause of drugs or medications or chemicals in food etc? ย I think categorising people is an over simplification. Very true but the consequences of taking a substance are a result of the individuals reaction to said substance. The question I raised at a recent conference was about whether someone can 'become' bi-polar or experience other manifestations of traditionally diagnosed Neuro diverse conditions as a result of altering brain chemistry due indulging too much. Historically it has been viewed that drugs can 'activate' underlying or hidden conditions rather than be the actual cause. Personally I prefer to view humanity in terms of how well someone can adjust to their environment and function well. |
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DABS MYLA QUESTION, by moron on Aug 6, 2018 17:02:15 GMT 1, I have a friend a really cool guy and one of the nicest people I have known. Sometimes he behaves oddly and his mood changes and one day he said he should stop smoking cannabis as it is making him depressed. How many so called psychiatrists would even know if someone who goes to see them is behaving in ways which are the cause of drugs or medications or chemicals in food etc? I think categorising people is an over simplification. Very true but the consequences of taking a substance are a result of the individuals reaction to said substance. The question I raised at a recent conference was about whether someone can 'become' bi-polar or experience other manifestations of traditionally diagnosed Neuro diverse conditions as a result of altering brain chemistry due indulging too much. Historically it has been viewed that drugs can 'activate' underlying or hidden conditions rather than be the actual cause. Personally I prefer to view humanity in terms of how well someone can adjust to their environment and function well.
I think it can be dangerous as in the case of psychiatrists who say that prisoners should be released into society and are no longer a danger to others to commit the same or worse violent crimes soon after they are released.
I think it can also be used against a perfectly normal person in dubious ways.
In similar ways that Scientologists E meter is a scam.
I have a friend a really cool guy and one of the nicest people I have known. Sometimes he behaves oddly and his mood changes and one day he said he should stop smoking cannabis as it is making him depressed. How many so called psychiatrists would even know if someone who goes to see them is behaving in ways which are the cause of drugs or medications or chemicals in food etc? I think categorising people is an over simplification. Very true but the consequences of taking a substance are a result of the individuals reaction to said substance. The question I raised at a recent conference was about whether someone can 'become' bi-polar or experience other manifestations of traditionally diagnosed Neuro diverse conditions as a result of altering brain chemistry due indulging too much. Historically it has been viewed that drugs can 'activate' underlying or hidden conditions rather than be the actual cause. Personally I prefer to view humanity in terms of how well someone can adjust to their environment and function well. I have never visited a psychiatrist or therapist so wouldn't know. I met one person who visited one and concluded it was the psychiatrist who had issues and using that work as a form of self therapy. I think it can be dangerous as in the case of psychiatrists who say that prisoners should be released into society and are no longer a danger to others to commit the same or worse violent crimes soon after they are released. I think it can also be used against a perfectly normal person in dubious ways. In similar ways that Scientologists E meter is a scam. |
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