Hi there
You don't know me, but I saw your post on a stamp that says "You don't have Asperger's Syndrome" (Tried to post the thumbnail but it wouldn't let me) and I know it's quite old now but I would just like to talk to you about it.
I understand in a way what you meant in saying that being painfully shy is "Like" being an Aspie (as it can be a trait, but you have to remember other traits are involved which make it different) but when you said you wished you had Aspergers to have an excuse I kinda had to disagree. Aspies who use it as an excuse can be hated by society and use it too much as a crutch and it further inhibits them if they do so. Plus you have to remember it is essentially a disorder, and no one really wants a disorder, right? and not having this disability benefits you in a lot more ways than being polite
I have to admit you saying you heard Aspies can be rude/ pricks made me sad (being an aspie myself) as we aren't all like that, in fact for some of us we're so aware that we risk coming across as rude that we can be terrified of offending people or hurting feelings, though I do understand there are some that can be a bit standoffish (though some are aware and use Aspergers as an excuse...which goes back to what I said about using it as an excuse) it's just nice to not be tarred with the same brush so to speak.
I'm terribly sorry if what I said has offended in any way for it wasn't my intention, I just wanted to see what you think about my thoughts on the topic. I'm quite shy myself (I sat here for twenty minutes pondering over whether or not to actually contact you) but I just wanted to say this and I say none of this in an aggressive or rude manner (I hope). Feel free to reply, and I hope you have a nice day (or night, depending on time zone differences).