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Try Mensa 
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A single thread or even a series of threads on a board is not representative of all people on said board. It's possible that you could still find people to interact with there by searching for threads that are not so off putting to you.
It's possible to like a person and even respect them without agreeing with them. If you still find that hard, you need to find a specific niche group where everyone will agree with you (ala the ivory towers you've disparaged).
Either way an interest group that fits you may be a good place to start. There are plenty of organizations out there where you can work on projects with people who share an interest with you in X. By having a common interest, you have a starting place for exchanging information. The interest group that my DH, DD and I are involved in is very accepting of different ideas and different types of people (many of whom are highly intelligent). That makes it easy for a new person to join and have fun, however it also means that new people are expected to be open to others who may not share their philosophies or views.
Really, I'm not trying to attack you. (Just in case you're wondering.) This isn't really about you. It's the same advice I'd give to anyone and, in fact, have given to others. You can't "find your people" if the people around you don't get your jokes. There has to be something in common to joke about for them to get your jokes.
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LOL! Does that site pay you guys commission or something?
Just for s***s and giggles I'll look at the site some more. But I will not engage in conversation with Marxists, 911 conspiracy nuts, new anti-Semites, people who believe in the Illuminati, new world order or other global conspiracies or in Big Foot.
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Well, the way I see it, you've got nothing to lose...
Have fun!
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Just for s***s and giggles I'll look at the site some more. But I will not engage in conversation with Marxists, 911 conspiracy nuts, new anti-Semites, people who believe in the Illuminati, new world order or other global conspiracies or in Big Foot. Stars? Smiles? Shoes? Sheds? Forgive my ignorance. And I agree, the old anti-Semites are far better conversationalists.
Being offended is a natural consequence of leaving the house. - Fran Lebowitz
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Just for s***s and giggles I'll look at the site some more. But I will not engage in conversation with Marxists, 911 conspiracy nuts, new anti-Semites, people who believe in the Illuminati, new world order or other global conspiracies or in Big Foot. Stars? Smiles? Shoes? Sheds? Forgive my ignorance. And I agree, the old anti-Semites are far better conversationalists. This is one of my father's favorite sayings... but uh, none of the above. s, letter that comes after g, letter that comes after h, letter that somes after s, s... a puzzle for today! yay!
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LOL! Does that site pay you guys commission or something?
Just for s***s and giggles I'll look at the site some more. But I will not engage in conversation with Marxists, 911 conspiracy nuts, new anti-Semites, people who believe in the Illuminati, new world order or other global conspiracies or in Big Foot. LOL! Okay, I admit it.... I've never even been to the site in question. I just know that every site had a few crazies that post but don't *quite* cross the line into banned behavior. Maryann
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Well, I joined in on a couple of conversations. We shall see how they unfold. I think you guys might be right about not letting a few bad apples spoil the bunch.
If anything, the site has sparked my curiosity of whether or not there is a link between high intelligence and mental disorders. One person there, I will not name names, seems to be schizophrenic. I also wonder about intelligence and the ability to think - I'm not sure they always go hand in hand.
We'll see.
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So... is it any better than you feared?
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