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PhasmaFelis on July 10, 2016 | parent | context | favorite | on: Dispelling myths about the autistic programmer

"Sperg" is a derogatory term for people with Aspergers. Jackmott clearly means well, but it's odd to use it in this context.

solotronics on July 10, 2016 [–]

I self identify as a sperg lord. The term is hilarious to me at least (wait.. not realizing something is offensive is a sign of Aspergers?)

PhasmaFelis on July 10, 2016 | [–]

There's several things I self-identify as that I wouldn't want a stranger calling me.

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