On August 10, 2011, the above ALLEGATION was made against Elyse Bruce, Creator and Founder of the MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO initiative. It was made on the Lisa Jo Rudy autism.about.com blog site by Zoey Roberts on August 10, 2011. Zoey Roberts is also known online as bionix74 and birdie 2010.
MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO states here that the above ALLEGATION is FALSE.
MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO confirms that Elyse Bruce (Founder and Creator of the MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO initiative), Thomas D. Taylor (Co-creator of the MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO initiative) and the MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO volunteers DID NOT post to the article on Zoey Roberts on the Lisa Jo Rudy autism.about.com blog site while comments were open.
The FALSE ALLEGATION made by Zoey Roberts was posted by Zoey Roberts on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 in the comments section under the blog article entitled, “Meet Zoey Roberts, a Proud Canadian on the Autism Spectrum.”
MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO confirms that the FALSE ALLEGATION has been repeated and reposted on various social networking sites by third parties, some of whom are known to MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO.
MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO contacted Lisa Jo Rudy at 8:47 AM EST on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 with regards to the FALSE ALLEGATION posted on her blog site by Zoey Roberts.
MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO thanks Lisa Jo Rudy for subsequently removing reader access to the comments made to the aforementioned blog article.
MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO confirms that Zoey Roberts has made false allegations and unsubstantiated claims against Elyse Bruce on more than one occasion in the past.
MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO also confirms that Zoey Roberts has defamed, libelled and slandered Elyse Bruce on more than one occasion in the past.
MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO posts the above STATEMENT to clarify for readers and blog visitors alike what MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO‘s position is regarding this FALSE ALLEGATION.
August 11, 2011 at 9:54 AM
Thank you for the facts MIC. People, who behave like this, are their own worst enemy in credibility, ethics, and morality by their own behavior. It makes all AS people look bad in societies’ eyes. Its behavior like this , by many AS advocates that give the world reason to attack, belittle, and hold AS people up for scrutiny. Often, they cant hold jobs for the same reason. I met one, when they were on a rampage about a former employer , using the internet to attack and bully their past employer for firing them. The behavior alone about the dismissal concurred the employers judgement. They could not find another job after and could not understand why. They continued to do it to anyone where they created their own battles or hunger for power. The person’s constant battles with employers and now , if they are on entitlements, they battle anyone on the internet in the name of Autism.
My question is how do people like this have so much time? It’s almost like internet homeless……They are on the computer all day. I am retired. They are too young to be retired. Why do we have so many AS advocates who are on the internet so much day and night, using the internet as a weapon.
I hear one advocate who constantly talks about their own enemies,~ paranoia. Making quotes about enemies everywhere, to the point one thinks of Don Quixote chasing windmills and creating their own battles from some major emotional disorders which have NOTHING to do with autism. Not only am I reminded of Don Quixote but the “King of Hearts” where a mental institution takes over an entire village and things are not quite right when you first meet them and then their behavior then gives way to incredible emotional co morbids not being addressed in their lives. Nothing to do with autism, but incredible emotional problems along with ethical and character issues.
What kind of entitlements are they receiving from hard working tax payers, which allow them to be on the internet behaving in this light or is mom and dad just supporting them? They create non profits, Ebeg for money, and is there anyone checking on where the money is going? IF a person makes themselves a director for life with a board that does not check the structure of the non profit, then are these donations going into their pocketbooks, by harassing people, and creating little gangs.
So, if they are not battling their employers, everything they do has an AS label on it, they create enemies if they are not placed on a pedestal and worshiped which leads to paranoia.
Good God! what IS the world going to think about Autism? These people do not represent autism. They are the bottom of the barrel. There hundreds of thousands who are successful. Many do not know they are AS due to their age and except for learning fact about their brain operating system, its means nothing compared to the great things they have done in the world on their own. Its no wonder I know so many AS women who remain in the closet who have or had incredible careers and lives.
Its like walking into Bedlam into many of these advocacy organizations. Snake Pit treatment for sure. It does not behoove the AS community to be seen in this light by the control of people who have incredible emotional ethical challenges, to act as if they are some leaders(self appointed) of the AS community. They are not the leaders of the AS community. They forced their way in, used violent behavior, lack of ethics, have no real successful past in the NT world in careers on their own right (sans AS label) and its all coming to roost now. They hide behind a screen and organization sites with pretty emblems and anacronyms , when the reality is something most would never associate with. These people do not represent the AS community. They are dubious characters who have a need for 15 min of fame in their own minds, and their behavior, protest groups, and croanies reminds one of Dickens Era street thieves who are one step from Bedlam. It simply is enabling the general publics view of AS as something not beautiful when in truth it is. Its such personalities which are shooting in the foot, AS’s recognition in a positive light.
August 11, 2011 at 10:12 AM
I have no contact with these people yet my initials are used on a constant basis for any name that comes into their realm where they get into conflicts. They do not realize some of us do not hide under fake names like they do.
August 11, 2011 at 4:11 PM
PULLING PETALS FROM A DAISY, I SAY TO MYSELF , DO THEY LOVE ME or DO THEY NOT?
It seems more libelous behavior on the internet is occurring today. I woke up to some interesting posts. I have facts and evidence that friends of these people in particular one, is claiming I post under many names…. Who am I suppose to be this time??? ________________ (fill in the blank) This person also claims I use the “R” word. ….. No proof , no evidence, no Facts, just wild ranting and attacking gossip.
I have a group who dislikes me ,because I do not allow advocacy of the use of Marijuana and other illegal drugs on AS children. I become the subject of rage there too.. especially when they get the medication illegally, and their children are basically drugged all day. Nothing like a semi- comatose child, so a mother can go on dates, and not be bothered with the needs of an AS child. In this country, it is illegal for children. (correct me if I am wrong).
Most people who have jobs don’t want this sort of harassment. They have jobs to maintain, family to care for, and these wild people know they can harm them or make them nervous by harassment, include the advocacy group that likes to use ACORN tactics to protest good doctors and harass them. I am retired. I earned my retirement savings.
There is another person with an advocacy group who did the same last year and was proven to be libelous…. I still have the emails. No apology when this person learned the truth. Another one is upset I did not allow them in a private fb account to promote their radio show or something like that. They need my attention, obviously. They scream, yell, make up stories, they are paranoid beyond belief. Their personal lives tend to be in disarray. AND they do want money from you! You are their friend when they get Da money! For a while at least, until they need more money from another sugar momma or daddy or sucker. And are they employed? besides a non profit they are getting funds from Where? I am curious. Why can’t they keep jobs? Do they behave like this on the job? Why are these people attracted to violence? Is nature or nurture? Definitely it is not AS.
August 12, 2011 at 4:48 PM
I wish to point out that medical marijuana has no age limit, so it’s not illegal for children. I have no website or proof to back this up, so feel free to take it with a grain of salt. I speak only from my friends’ personal experiences in getting and using medical marijuana on her terminally ill child.
August 13, 2011 at 11:13 PM
We are not talking terminally ill children, we are talking about healthy AS children.
August 14, 2011 at 1:01 AM
Ah, thanks for the clarification.
August 12, 2011 at 12:59 AM
It’s good that MIC issues these statements to clarify its position. Some of the things that are being said are outrageous. Rumours seem to spread like fire. Statements like these are the water that puts them out.
I believe MIC.
August 12, 2011 at 1:06 PM
@ Tired, I agree. MIC shows the proof.
August 12, 2011 at 4:29 PM
It wasn’t you who made those comments, because it was ME. I’m sorry Zoey has attacked you for something you didn’t have anything to do with. I’ll probably end up doing a story on it in my blog. I totally forgot to get screenshots of the entire thing–especially the part where I ROFLMAO at her demand that I provide my real name. Yeah right. I’m not stupid. In any case, many MANY apologies that you got caught up in that. I gave no indication of who I was, so her claim that it was you is completely unfounded. This just goes to show how mentally ill this woman is. She sees conspiracy everywhere.
August 13, 2011 at 11:28 AM
MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO has no knowledge of any medical credentials YoMama may or may not have which allows for any medical statements made in his or her comment.
MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO does not provide any legal or medical advice and users of this blog site should consult with their own lawyer for legal advice and licensed and accredited medical practitioner for medical advice.
August 13, 2011 at 6:41 PM
Thank you for coming forward and identifying yourself and stating that it was you and not us who posted the comments.
We at Midnight In Chicago would like to reiterate for our readers that neither Midnight In Chicago as an entity, it’s founder, co-founder, or volunteers posted on the Lisa Jo Rudy blog entry on Zoey Roberts in response to the entry.
I offer you my best wishes.
August 13, 2011 at 7:28 PM
MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO provides this dictionary definition of the word “entity” for those of our detractors who routinely misrepresent MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO as being anything other than an initiative.
An entity, as used in this sense, describes a group that has an identity separate from those who are seen as, or believed to be, members of the group.
The word “entity” is from the Medieval Latin word “entitas” which is from the Latin “ent-, ens” meaning “existing thing.” First known use of this word dates back to 1596.
August 14, 2011 at 1:28 AM
MIC posts facts and statements. Others posts rumors. Who is the more credible?
Thanks for making your appearance YoMama.
August 14, 2011 at 11:59 AM
The screenshots on your blog are interesting YoMama. Hope you don’t mind my looking. I just clicked on your name and wound up on your blog.
August 12, 2011 at 4:45 PM
Yvonne, you’re right. Zoey’s behavior is more a symptom of severe mental illness rather than autism. I question whether she even has autism at all.
August 13, 2011 at 11:31 AM
MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO reiterates that MIC has no knowledge of any medical credentials YoMama may or may not have which allows for any medical statements made in his or her comment.
MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO does not provide any legal or medical advice and users of this blog site should consult with their own lawyer for legal advice and licensed and accredited medical practitioner for medical advice.
August 13, 2011 at 1:52 AM
No need for MIC to make a statement as far as I am concerned. MIC is trustworthy.
August 14, 2011 at 12:54 AM
http://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/federal-marijuana-laws.html
“Because the Federal Government does not recognize the legality of “medical marijuana,” if you are prosecuted under federal law you will not be able to use any defense involving it. This means that even if your state has explicitly authorized you to grow marijuana, federal agents can still arrest you and you can be sentenced according to the guidelines above (and indeed this has happened).”
October 8, 2011 at 8:12 PM
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