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Why is it that if I read an online article that's basically nothing but inspiration porn ("people in wheelchairs/with autism/down syndrome are beautiful inspirational pieces of fluff!"), the same commenters saying "praise JESUS I'm crying" will call you a heartless sociopath if you suggest there's something to be said for not posting inspiration porn?

Internet be crazy.

Because you're just not recognizing how terribly brave it is to live that way and not be sobbing at all times. Or something. They're the ones doing it right in their mind, so of course you're being heartless to them.

Not OP

What if the people in those glurgy pieces don't consider it brave at all? What if they just see it as everyday life and go about their way? Paralympians come to mind here.

OP here - I think that was meant to be sarcasm, actually. But you're absolutely right, and that's why it drives me nuts.

AYRT

Now that you mention it, I can see how that's meant to be sarcastic. It's a little more subtle than other sarcastic bits I've seen online, so it went right over my head. *facepalm*

But yeah, I've read in a few places that it's a really strange situation for Paralympians because of the expectations many people have of the disabled. I was in special ed growing up and surrounded by disabled classmates. I get they need various forms of assistance at different times in their lives, but I also remember not really seeing the wheelchairs or other aids. The nonverbal kids were the biggest mystery to me as a kid, but I know now that they're dealing with circumstances I can barely begin to imagine. On the other hand, Paralympians want something that's pretty universal: recognition of athletic achievement. That's it. No add-ons about achievement in light of their disabilities or anything like that. I think on an individual level people can at least be made aware of that. On a macro level, however, most groups are not there yet and defensive if someone who's not disabled puts forth the notion of treating the disabled with more normalcy than anticipated.

Sorry. This is why I usually avoid sarcasm online.

I hate inspiration porn for just that reason.

I find the celebration of people with disorders really odd. Sociopaths have mental disorders too, you know. Then again, I find people celebrating shit they can't control really odd. Oh, you're Irish? Well good for you, I guess...

You must have worked SO hard to be born Irish.

It's human instinct

Urgh, loathe inspiration porn. There's a reason I enjoy the song Hasa Diga Eebowai; sometimes, that's more how I feel dealing with disability. Sometimes it's everyday, sometimes it fucking sucks, but I'd rather not have my ass patted by condescending sane people as though the only purpose for my existence is to inspire them.

--Rogan

I'd rather not have my ass patted by condescending sane people as though the only purpose for my existence is to inspire them.

Right there with you. Also, I'm never going to get that song out of my head, am I?

NEVER. Pretty much any song that anyone involved with South Park so much as BREATHES on will get stuck in your head FOREVER. It is scientifically proven.

(Seriously, I kind of love that song; it just got linked to me last night, so I only just heard it today, and it perfectly sums up how I've been feeling today.)

--Rogan

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