Hey there! I wanted to share with you this amazing tool called goblin.tools that I've been using. It's specifically designed for neurodivergent individuals like myself to help us with our tone and communication style, so that we can better connect with neurotypical people. It's been a game-changer for me!
Lately, I've been finding myself relying on goblin.tools more and more. It really helps to reduce any miscommunications, disagreements, and even those angry direct messages that can just ruin your day. Can you believe it?
The moment that made me realize how important goblin.tools is was when I received a very upset DM from someone who actually felt hurt by what I thought was a kind and helpful reply. Obviously, my intent misfired.
It made me realize that I don't really have a choice but to use goblin.tools. And honestly, it's been a lifesaver! My stress levels have gone way down, and I can communicate with over 17,000 people so much more smoothly.
Whenever I sense any disagreements brewing, goblin.tools comes to my rescue. It allows me to use a more polite, friendly, and casual tone to better convey my intentions. It's truly amazing how it helps bridge the gap and foster better understanding.
Now, I must admit that there are a few people who dismiss the use of goblin.tools as "bullshit." They believe that tone should always come naturally and not be assisted by any kind of tool. But here's the thing, for folks like me on the autism spectrum, tone and communication don't always come as naturally, and that's where goblin.tools saves the day!
I want to be clear and say that I make no excuses for using goblin.tools. It has made such a huge positive impact on my life, and I'm grateful for it.
Just to be transparent, here's a screenshot of me using goblin.tools where you can see the input text and the output text side by side. Pretty cool, huh?
Thanks for taking the time to listen, and I hope you have an awesome day!
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Chris Trottier
in reply to Chris Trottier • • •Just a quick note: I totally understand that some folks may prefer chatting with me without the help of goblin.tools. I get that they might think it's more "authentic" (even though I respectfully disagree). If you're one of those people, no worries at all! You're more than welcome to connect with me directly on @atomicpoet@atomicpoet.org.
Just keep in mind that I tend to be a bit more cautious over there because, honestly, I don't have all the time and energy to handle stress-inducing situations. So, let's keep the conversation light and enjoyable, shall we? 😊
Rowyn
in reply to Chris Trottier • • •Oh wow, is this why your tone lately sounds so unlike you?
Your recent posts have been so peppy that I've half-thought you were being sarcastic until I got to the end and would go "oh, okay, there's not clear indicator it's a joke, I guess this is sincere?"
Chris Trottier
in reply to Rowyn • • •Well, I must say that I genuinely mean what I share. However, I have discovered that by utilizing goblin.tools, I am able to greatly enhance my quality of life and significantly reduce my social anxiety. You see, I've unfortunately found myself in countless instances where I unintentionally hurt people's feelings, and this tool has been a real game-changer for me.
Rowyn
in reply to Chris Trottier • • •I gotta say, I prefer your own words to the goblin.tools re-wording -- goblin.tools makes you sound less concise, is not as well-written, and uses marketing-speak terms that I find off-putting (for example, "game-changer" and "utilize" are the kinds of terms I only hear from corps).
But it's understandable and communicates your ideas, and it undeniably comes across as peppy! and positive! 😊 So whatever works. ❤️
Chris Trottier
in reply to Rowyn • • •You know, I'm really trying to find a way to communicate in a kind of peppy, positive, and friendly style. It's just that sometimes I feel like there's a little gap between the emotions I want to express and what naturally comes across in my texts. But hey, I'm determined to make it crystal clear and leave no doubt!
ocdtrekkie
in reply to Chris Trottier • • •Chris Trottier
in reply to ocdtrekkie • • •I actually don't view goblin.tools as entirely bot-generated. I play my part by providing the necessary text inputs, and then goblin.tools works its magic to modulate my tone in a way that gives off a friendly, polite, and casual vibe. While the original ideas are mine, goblin.tools simply helps fine-tune the overall tone.
See screenshot.
Catherine Novak
in reply to Chris Trottier • • •Chris Trottier
in reply to Catherine Novak • • •As I mentioned earlier, for individuals who are neurotypical, using the right tone in communication comes naturally. It doesn't require much thought or effort. However, for those of us who are autistic, finding the right tone can be quite challenging and can often lead to a lot of stress.
The interesting part is that if I could figure out how to reduce the "chirpiness" in my tone by half, I wouldn't have to rely on goblin.tools.
eshep
in reply to Catherine Novak • •the last heron
in reply to Chris Trottier • • •Chris Trottier
in reply to the last heron • • •You know what's amusing? It turns out, before I discovered goblin.tools, I used to hear a lot of feedback from people saying I came across as an impersonal jerk who didn't really take others' feelings into account. However, ever since I started using goblin.tools, those sorts of complaints have noticeably decreased. I've found that my stress levels have lowered significantly, and interacting with people has actually become more enjoyable for me.
Chroniques autistes has moved
in reply to Chris Trottier • • •That’s great to read how this tool helps you. From my personal perception it feels for me too that your messages don’t feel natural, but again it’s fantastic to know that it decreases your anxiety and helps you with your online communication. I have read on an autistic community that ChatGPT is also used by some autistics to rephrase their wording to make it less blunt.
(I’m autistic too)
@jc
Chris Trottier
in reply to Chroniques autistes has moved • • •I find it quite interesting that an increasing number of individuals within the autistic community are opting for LLMs to assist in regulating their tone. Personally, ever since I began utilizing goblin.tools, I have noticed that navigating social media has become notably smoother.
Laimis
in reply to Chris Trottier • • •Chris Trottier
Unknown parent • • •What I'm learning is that using goblin.tools actually works pretty well :)
However, I do have trouble emulating the exact tone it creates for me. You see, in my opinion, I believe that what I say should simply be what I say. Unfortunately, in the neurotypical world, there's often some hidden meaning or subtext that I am completely unaware of. It can feel like navigating a minefield at times. That's why I see goblin.tools as a helpful tool to sort of navigate through the different tones and communication styles.
Nasado
in reply to Chris Trottier • • •Chris Trottier
in reply to Nasado • • •@nasado@tech.lgbt But consider, I’m not writing for you. I’m writing for the majority of people, most who are neurotypical, and are very sensitive to tone. And frankly, using something like goblin.tools saves me lots of pain and headaches—especially when I talk to 17,000+ people.
Not using goblin.tools in this post, by the way.
Nasado
in reply to Chris Trottier • • •Of course. Like I said, just my two cents. But personally I'd be very surprised if there wasn't a significant number of NT people who find that style artificial, given that it literally is artificial, and we agree they tend to be better at picking up on that sort of thing than us.
I would consider the possibility that the decrease in negative feedback comes in part from people being unsettled enough that they just leave without saying anything, rather than from them actually not having anything negative to say.
Chris Trottier
in reply to Nasado • • •