User talk:Rob Mason

--- TurtleShroom]]

RE: Mutation
Hello! I read your query, and I understand your case.

However, when I speak of "Mutation", I don't mean the real world version, such as what you have. There's nothing wrong with having six fingers on one hand (which is rather intriquing), and you shouldn't be mocked for it.

In fact, I understand your problem with this particular Law, and I should definately amend it after saving this.

You see, the "mutation" I'm talking about is that stereotypical man-to-monster thing that appears on the television so often.

When I was eight, I came across that particualr kind of show, and it literally scarred me for life. I now try to protect myself from that kind of television.

Seven years later, I finally calmed myself about mutation, seperating the real from fiction.

Radiation/toxic waste (or ooze) can't turn you into a monster. If you even came near a barrel of waste, you'd drop dead to radiation poisoning, or die slowly in radiation sickness.

As I've grown older, I've developed a real concept of mutation, such as Down Syndrome (a third chromosome where only two should be), Fragile X syndrome (a slightly chipped chromosome), and all of that kind of things.

I would like to thank you for pointing out that nasty flaw in that particular Law. Pointing that out will really benefit this Wiki. Clarity is key!

I myself have an abnormality as well. However, it's mental, not physical.

It's called "Aspergers Syndrome", considered a mild form of Autism. Sitting on the "near-normal" section of the Autistic Specturm, Aspergers causes several key factors of severe autism, such as poor motor skills, rocking back and forth, and, in a few cases, Rainman-esque savant-ness.

I'm not severely autistic, nor am I handicapped, but I am indeed "different" by all medical standards, so I understand where you come from here.

Some scientists now think that Autism has something to do with Chromosome Sixteen, so it may be genetic in origin.

To sum it up, I'm speaking of the frightening television "monster thing", not a natural abnormailty that God happened to give. I wish to clear it now, and say that there is more than one definition of "mutation".

I apologize for any clarity errors, and I will quickly remedy any problem as such.

There's nothing wrong with talking about what makes us special, and I apologize if you feel prejeduced/discriminated upon.

I will remedy the situation this very second.

Merry Christmas, w:c:clubpenguin: Jesus Loves You and Died for You!! :) :) Speak to the Webmaster! I command you! 20:11, 22 December 2008 (UTC)

P.S.: If you're anything like me, you are probaly considered "amazing" in the medical field. I have a lot of doctors, and all of them are amazed by me and my conditions. If you don't consult doctors very much, I'd reccomend doing so! Doctors can learn a lot from people who are different from what is seen as "normal", or at least in my case.

As I conclude this edit, I want to apologize for any confusion we may have caused.

Thank you for reading!

TurtleShroom

I Changed the Law in Question
True to my word, I rewrote the Mutation Law in order to clarify exactly what I mean when I say it. I'm pasting a copy here, so that if there are any problems, I can recieve quick feedback and correct it accordingly.

Here is what the Law now reads:


 * Mutation is off limits, though no blocking will occur. I'm scared of mutation, even though you can't really turn into a monster.
 * In lieu of a slight confusion on TurtleShroom's talk page, and at the request of an extremely friendly user, allow me to clarify what the "mutation" in this law speaks of.
 * The "Mutation" banned in this Law is not a natural abnormality, say, Autism, or short stature, or a sixth finger, ect. You can't help being different, or having something considered "Odd", and as such should not be discriminated for such.
 * The "mutation" banned in this Law is actually that ridiculous, frightening stereotype that the television just LOVES to overuse. It's practically a cliche.
 * In short, it's that whole "man-to-monster", involuntary evil/mad scientist kind of thing, not a real-world abnormality.
 * We're sorry if this particular law caused any confusion.

If there is any problem, or more clarification/explanation is needed, please submit your feedback on my talk page again.

I hope I cleared it up!

TurtleShroom

?
I just defended your query and rerote that law in respect and clarification, and you turn around and call me an idiot?

Why?

TurtleShroom