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allies-person:

goldenheartedrose:

This is “why it’s an issue to put an autistic person’s photo on the web without their consent” post.

1. Putting up a person’s photo is objectification. It treats them not as people, but as objects, as things.

2. It’s inspiration porn. It says “look what my token…

-Oh, for fuck’s sake.  The actors of Sherlock are adults who chose their position knowing that it would mean widespread distribution of their images when in character.  This analogy doesn’t hold up in the slightest.

-Rose is far from the only autistic person to object to this practice.  In fact, I believe all autistic people involved in this conversation object to it, which should say something.

-It’s not imposing anything on anyone to ask that people treat autistic people with a basic level of respect and acknowledge their autonomy.  Especially if one is claiming to be said person’s “best friend.”

-I highly doubt that you would enjoy being an “inspiration” to people just for existing, or for doing something that isn’t particularly note-worthy.  I doubt even more that you would appreciate having a “friend” who values your relationship primarily in terms of how much you “inspire” them.

OP, I am autistic.  I second everything Rose and Allies-Person said.  Since she is a minor, you should have consent from her and her parents.  What you are doing is wrong.  If someone did this to me and I found out, it would end the friendship.  Treat her as you would like to be treated, as a person.