That's a porky pie, the only thing mods have outside of BE is a daily trip to the methadone clinic to try and curb their addiction to BE

Not me

A prime example of what I'm assuming the OP is talking about. Seriously, is there any need for such an aggresive response?

Of course people are entitled to have differing opinions, it's when you get unnecessary digs thrown in when people get fed-up.

They have a right to get fed up. As for unnecessary digs..... Goes back to an individuals opinion doesn't it ? A person isn't to blame if another finds their opinion to be "a dig"

So you wouldn't consider that totally unnecessary and irrelevant comment you made as a 'dig'?

"I wonder if you were the type that ran to mum when called a name on the street while playing with friends, or were you even allowed to play with friends on the street at all ?"

You honestly see nothing wrong with that at all? If you were having a normal conversation with someone face-to-face, you'd think it's okay to make a remark like that? Or are you one of these keyboard warriors?

No, I don't see anything wrong with my comment. The OP starts a thread asking if "Is it just me", do tell me what indeed is wrong with replying with the simple question:
"I wonder if you were the type that ran to mum when called a name on the street while playing with friends, or were you even allowed to play with friends on the street at all ?"

I'm not into pussy-footing around to satisfy someone who thinks people aren't very nice to her/him but can't offer evidence of any forum rule violation.
What you are saying is utter rubbish, not a single person here has to cater for any other person emotions providing they are within the rules.

No you're right. Nobody has to cater for another emotions, but most people do. It's common decency.

I've met a few people like you in my life. They tend to have few friends.

Interesting. So you're saying that as long as you're within the forum rules, it is ok to abuse people? Says a lot about how low you set your own moral standards.

Very interesting.....

You've probably met many people like me, very few would want to be your friend I'm sure. By the way, it's called ASD, namely Asperger's but I wouldn't expect someone like you to have the slightest understanding, which is not a fault of mine, it would be down to your own ignorance.

Lastly, "common decency & caring for someone's emotions" is bullshit. People not telling exactly what they think instead, worrying about how someone would feel are guilty of most negative misscommunication around the world.
Oh, you are no doubt correct, I don't have many friends but my keen sense of fairness means the friends I have are totally honest & loyal, unlike yours that talk about you behind your back & if push came to shove, you'd not see them anywhere to help you out.

Oh please..... abuse people ? I don't ask anyone to pussy-foot around me, it's not a requirement is it ?
Like I said earlier (& others too): If you don't like what I post don't read, place me on your ignore list, or if you believe I have violated a forum rule, report my post to a mod. Other than that, please feel free to "abuse" me all you want within the confines of the forum rules.

This has all gone a bit 'Pete Tong' . . .

No, it's not a requirement. Just as I said, it does say a lot about your moral standards, of which the lack of empathy is explained alot by Aspergers.

I also have a mild form of Aspergers, although I learnt to temper it, and that what you sow, you shall also reap. Have a nice day

For the record I have a close friend who has ASD, as does his two children. However, whenever he is a little insensitive etc he will always later apologise. Your comments are on an internet forum that you can read over a few times and edit if you wish before choosing to hit 'submit'.

I'm also amazed at your psychic abilities for knowing my friends and what they apparently say behind my back.

I'm going to leave it there. Good luck in life.

Moral standards have little to do with empathy, as a matter of act my moral standards are very high, as for empathy or the lack of it: Most of what I say is what others would love to say but they don't have the guts since emotion gets in the way.

Everyone does it: "I'd love to say ........................ to him/her", but never will.

Not for a single moment would I consider AS to be a burden to me, I do not have to change for anyone & do not plan to.... I love my life.

The reality would actually be "whenever you do not understand him he finds himself apologising for your ignorance"....... I'll leave it at that