# Abandon Every Hope. **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [October 4, 2015, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524 "2015-10-04T18:39:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/141 "2015-10-11T01:46:50Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > I have shared my views on many threads. This thread is strictly about my coping with life. > > And anyone can look at my coping mechanisms as an example. Could you just do me this one tiny favor and share _one_ view of yours (not related to you, your Aspergers or your depression) for those of us who haven’t read any thread of yours that has been of a different subject? ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/142 "2015-10-11T01:53:38Z")
> [@Ambivalid](#): > > Could you just do me this one tiny favor and share _one_ view of yours (not related to you, your Aspergers or your depression) for those of us who haven’t read any thread of yours that has been of a different subject? 1. I have talked about discrimination against men in USA in other threads. This is one of the opinions for which American society rejects me. 2. This thread is about my coping with life – it is not about politics in general. I complain a lot. The society accepts it much less then smoking and drinking and drugs. Two of my friends had committed suicide because they used LSD. ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/143 "2015-10-11T02:10:27Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > 1. I have talked about discrimination against men in USA in other threads. This is one of the opinions for which American society rejects me. “Discrimination against men” isn’t an opinion, it’s just an issue. What is your opinion on this issue? ---
**Author:** ![Robert163](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4af34b/32.png) [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/144 "2015-10-11T02:17:55Z")
> [@Ambivalid](#): > > “Discrimination against men” isn’t an opinion, it’s just an issue. What is your opinion on this issue? I am going to say this real quick but not get involved beyond that. I have talked to CCitizen before. He has gotten into trouble on other forums for getting too wrapped up in his own opinion when sharing on other forums. I think the topics are: 1- MRA type stuff 2- Libertarian politics 3- Politics & history of the USSR/Russia, past and present 4- history in general he can talk about easier and not get as political CCcitizen… so why not pick one of the first 3 topics. Start a thread, and post a link to it here… or… start a thread of a more neutral topic about history in general… like the Crimean War or The Peloponesian War or the Spanish Civil War that preceded WWII. what is the most dangerous weapon ever invented or how was writing invented… anything that interests you. If you make such a thread, of any type, I will join you. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/145 "2015-10-11T02:21:51Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > 1. I have talked about discrimination against men in USA in other threads. This is one of the opinions for which American society rejects me. Given that, by your own admission, you almost never leave your parents’ house, how can “American society” reject you? You never socialize with anyone. Also, it’s entirely possible to have social interactions without engaging in debates about subjects like “discrimination against men in [the] US.” ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/146 "2015-10-11T02:23:08Z")
> [@Robert163](#): > > CCcitizen… so why not pick one of the first 3 topics. Start a thread, and post a link to it here… or… start a thread of a more neutral topic about history in general… like the Crimean War or The Peloponesian War or the Spanish Civil War that preceded WWII. what is the most dangerous weapon ever invented or how was writing invented… anything that interests you. If you make such a thread, of any type, I will join you. Another topic: **Everyday life of an unpopular person.** **Everyday life of an Aspie.** **Least harmful way to deal with problems.** I like to talk about **my** life. I am a person. Some people only talk about abstract ideas. I also talk about my life and experiences. ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/147 "2015-10-11T02:24:57Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > Given that, by your own admission, you almost never leave your parents’ house, how can “American society” reject you? I **travel** to many forums with the speed of light. On one of the Russian forums I have a saying – good morning for you, dark night for me. Online forums are my life. ---
**Author:** ![Robert163](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4af34b/32.png) [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/148 "2015-10-11T02:28:35Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > Another topic: > > **Everyday life of an unpopular person.** > > **Everyday life of an Aspie.** > > **Least harmful way to deal with problems.** > > I like to talk about **my** life. I am a person. > > Some people only talk about abstract ideas. I also talk about my life and experiences. Yes… but people are trying to say, most of them politely, that they rather hear about other topics than your problems… that is, if you are going to keep saying you can’t take advice… No one is mad at you. Well, some people are just rude and impatient in general, but there are several people here trying to help you, CCitizen. None of that group is mad at you. We are just telling you, please pick a “normal” topic to talk about. ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/149 "2015-10-11T02:30:03Z")
> [@Robert163](#): > > people are trying to say, most of them politely, that they rather hear about other topics than your problems… Possibly some people have similar problems. ---
**Author:** ![Robert163](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4af34b/32.png) [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/150 "2015-10-11T02:35:19Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > Possibly some people have similar problems. Ok, but, are you going to take - any - advice at all? Start a thread about another topic, as requested. If you do not start another thread, that is OK, I’m not mad, I promise, we (you & I) will talk otherwise as we have talked before… but… if you can’t/won’t start a new thread about a neutral topic… I will not post on this thread anymore. I’m just trying to help. Whatever you want to do is ok, it’s your choice. But why not give it a try? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/151 "2015-10-11T13:59:12Z")
> [@CCitizen](#): > > I **travel** to many forums with the speed of light. On one of the Russian forums I have a saying – good morning for you, dark night for me. Is anyone else having a flashback to the [goth kids from South Park](https://youtu.be/ydbDJqXCrFs)? ---
**Author:** ![Jennshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/152 "2015-10-11T14:21:16Z")
Are you the main character in _A Confederacy of Dunces_? Or are you a thinly-disguised Gary Shteyngart? ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2015, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/153 "2015-10-13T19:31:12Z")
Hey there CC! I ran into this article online today, and it made me think of you: > **[What If You Hate What You’re Good At?](https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/evolution-of-the-self/201401/what-if-you-hate-what-youre-good-at)** > > It's best to do what you care about, not just what you may excel in but abhor. ---
**Author:** ![CCitizen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2015, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524/154 "2015-10-14T02:42:11Z")
> [@TruCelt](#): > > Hey there CC! I ran into this article online today, and it made me think of you: > > [What If You Hate What You’re Good At? | Psychology Today](https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/evolution-the-self/201401/what-if-you-hate-what-you-re-good) Thanks – but I am not looking for any major changes – just minor ones. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-every-hope/733524.md?page=7)