patd: Ryan Ross on 149 Pieces

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@ 2008-07-20 16:58:00

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Ryan Ross on 149 Pieces
Hey PATD fans! (Gosh, I haven't posted here in forever!)

My friends Amanda, Shannon and I started 149 Pieces- an organization to help raise money for Autism research and to build awareness of the growing epidemic.
We work with artists and musicians and auction off their work. All proceeds we receive benefit ASD research through Autismspeaks.org.
There is a drawing of Ryan Ross available for bidding now on our Ebay account. We thought some of you may like to check it out and possibly bid on it.
Click the picture below to view the listing.

Ps. Add us on Myspace if you support. Thanks!
myspace.com/149pieces

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	patchworkwounds 2008-07-20 10:15 pm UTC (link)
	You should not use the term 'epidemic' when talking about Autism, as it is not a disease. I find that extremely offensive. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	christina_queen 2008-07-20 11:45 pm UTC (link)
	First, Autism is a growing epidemic. Millions of places such as Time Magazine, MSNBC, Pediatric Services and many many others prove this as a fact. Second, not all epidemics are contagious. They say obesity is an epidemic, pretty sure you can't catch that. Sorry you find it offensive, but I wouldn't pull information out of nowhere. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	patchworkwounds 2008-07-20 11:56 pm UTC (link)
	The definition of an epidemic is a disease affecting or tending to affect a disproportionately large number of individuals within a population, community, or region at the same time so, again, it should not be used in this context. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	christina_queen 2008-07-20 11:59 pm UTC (link)
	Sorry, but you read it out of context. –noun 3. a temporary prevalence of a disease. 4. a rapid spread or increase in the occurrence of something: ex. an epidemic of riots. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	corinnezilla 2008-07-21 12:03 am UTC (link)
	I really hate to butt in, but how was that read out of context? Given the tone of urgency in your post, once could only assume you meant, oh, I don't know, the most common definition of a word, not the fourth. That's a vocabulary mistake on your part. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	corinnezilla 2008-07-20 11:30 pm UTC (link)
	I agree with above comment. Autism isn't anything that can necessarily be prevented so far or that can contagiously be spread, it's a birth disorder, not aids or HIV. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	christina_queen 2008-07-20 11:46 pm UTC (link)
	First, Autism is a growing epidemic. Millions of places such as Time Magazine, MSNBC, Pediatric Services and many many others prove this as a fact. Second, not all epidemics are contagious. They say obesity is an epidemic, pretty sure you can't catch that. Sorry you find it offensive, but I wouldn't pull information out of nowhere. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	corinnezilla 2008-07-20 11:58 pm UTC (link)
	well a simple google search just told me that 'Time' does not prove this as a fact, as well as scientific american. and regardless of your facts, by the standards of the definition of epidemic, autism is not. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	christina_queen 2008-07-21 12:04 am UTC (link)
	Definition of epidemic- 4. a rapid spread or increase in the occurrence of something: ex. an epidemic of riots. And I'm pretty sure there's more information that shows that it is. There's even charts you can look and if you have any type of common sense, you'll see for yourself how the numbers rapidly increase. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in case you didn't read the comment I posted above pinkkchocolate 2008-07-21 12:21 am UTC (link)
	Hey guys, sorry to butt in, but there's no need to get, for a lack of a better term, mean. I understand that you have a disagreement, and we encourage discussion here, but please, keep it friendly. Thanks :) (Replies frozen)

	ninaas_atd 2008-07-21 12:38 am UTC (link)
	this post was supposed to be about helping autistic people.. not grammar. i love the idea.. if only i had money =/ (Reply to this)(Thread)

	hoodster777 2008-07-21 12:54 am UTC (link)
	Hey, even if you can't bid, you can still add us on MySpace =] myspace.com/149pieces (Reply to this)(Parent)

	christina_queen 2008-07-21 12:59 am UTC (link)
	Thanks! Like hoodster777 said, you don't need money to support us :) (Reply to this)(Parent)

	decratdemrgncy 2008-07-21 12:42 am UTC (link)
	these comments are getting scary hides i for one think the idea is a good one. thank you for posting =] (Reply to this)(Thread)

	pinkkchocolate 2008-07-21 12:54 am UTC (link)
	I'm sorry about that. People here are nice. Really. :) And thanks for commenting even though the comments do appear to be kind of daunting. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	decratdemrgncy 2008-07-21 01:09 am UTC (link)
	it's alright, it happens. and i love it here so nothing is going to stop me from commenting! =P i also saw you trying to intervene and make things happy again, so it comforts me knowing that this community isn't being run by someone who doesn't have the good sense to try to end all the bickering! ^-^ (those kinds of communities aren't fun at all) (Reply to this)(Parent)

	christina_queen 2008-07-21 12:58 am UTC (link)
	Thanks :) & you're welcome! (Reply to this)(Parent)

	merriberrirocks 2008-07-21 03:10 am UTC (link)
	haha. So, are you wondering why you haven't posted in a while? I think you got your justification after all the attacks. I honestly didn't read that much into the word choice, but regardless of any of that good luck! and that drawing is quite an amazing representation. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	christina_queen 2008-07-21 06:04 am UTC (link)
	Haha yes! and thank you, thank you! (Reply to this)(Parent)

	prettyoddaddict 2008-07-21 05:58 am UTC (link)
	what your doing is AMAZING i added you on myspace =] good luck with everything (Reply to this)(Thread)

	christina_queen 2008-07-21 06:04 am UTC (link)
	Thanks for supporting & adding us! ♥ (Reply to this)(Parent)

	kuokoa06 2008-07-21 07:52 am UTC (link)
	Ryanryanryan Ross. Lol. This is quite amazing. :D (Reply to this)

	cumburger 2008-07-21 08:02 am UTC (link)
	my older brother is autistic, so I think this is nice :) no matter what the ~context~ is (Reply to this)

	panic_fan_888 2008-07-21 04:04 pm UTC (link)
	You're working for a very good cause. Good luck with everything! (Reply to this)

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