MoyoGo available again

[daal]

It's interesting how far a little reading about Aspergers Syndrome can go to understanding how discussions about Moyo Go Studio have often evolved into a flamewar. I certainly encourage any forum moderators to read up a bit on the subject if they haven't already done so.

People with AS can be quite intelligent and tend to have good verbal skills. They tend to have difficulty understanding what others are thinking which impairs their ability to predict people's emotional reactions. Also they tend to focus on small details rather than the bigger picture.

On one website, I read that people with AS can perceive statements by "normal" people as riddles. I imagine that this effect is exacerbated by written communication on the internet, where people sometimes like to play with words and express their sentiments in a round-about way.

It appears to me that the difficulties we encounter when communicating with Frank are small, compared with the difficulties he encounters communicating with us.

Regarding the deterioration of the relationship between Frank and the go community, it seems quite plausible, when looking at the big picture, that a lack of awareness of the effects of AS may well have contributed to the escalation of the conflict.

As to Moyo Go Studio, I'd like to echo Redbeard's recommendation, that for anyone deciding to use the software, to also purchase GoGoD. That way, you don't have to take sides, and there's more benefit for everyone.

I've exchanged a few pms with Frank, and although I still disagree with some of the conclusions he has drawn, I no longer see him as someone I couldn't invite to my home - though I imagine he wouldn't be the easiest of guests.

[PaperTiger]

Sorry to revisit this, but there's something important missing from Frank's portrayal.

[Admin]
And they will stay missing. The TOS forbids criticizing fellow members.
-JB
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[Joaz Banbeck]

[admin]

I'm locking this thread. The relevant news is in the first post, and there have been no updates. This thread seems to be a magnet for personal attacks on fellow members.
-JB

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