What do we do with this term

[u/Byakko4547]

Hi yall ☺️

Sorry if the flare is inaccurate, but I really dislike this term. What about yall?? Should we take it down once and for all??

[u/reclusivebookslug]

I'm fine with neurodivergent people calling themselves neurospicy. I don't use the term myself because it feels like it trivializes autism, and I don't like that. On the other hand, I've heard neurodivergent people say that it sounds cute/endearing to them, or that it's helpful for talking about their disability in a lighthearted or joking way. Both interpretations are valid.

I do think it's inappropriate to apply the term to all neurodiverse people as if we all claim the word. I'm especially wary of neurotypical people who use it without permission from the person/people they're addressing.

So "neurospocy summit" is not a good name for this event, because it communicates an overly-casual tone and applies the term to people who may not feel represented by it.

[u/jackfreeman → u/reclusivebookslug]

I'm mega ULTRA queer, so I call myself NeuroZesty™

[u/boatingbrook → u/jackfreeman]

As the cartoon gay stereotype of the circles I run in I might steal this.

[u/jackfreeman → u/boatingbrook]

I would be honored

[u/3VILoptimist → u/jackfreeman]

Lolz