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Scott Smith

Scott Smith

@scottcsmith.bsky.social

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Autistic author and ally. He/him. Leftist. The person pulling the levers behind the band Pulse Empire. Synthpop "enthusiast." Https://www.youtube.com/@synthmusicworld

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Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Jun 20

I went to DINFOS, too. About ten years before you did, when it was at Ft. Ben. And you have not embraced a single lesson learned there. It's a shame, really. You've abdicated your oath to the Constitution in order to serve Donald Trump, a man you once (properly) despised. How sad.

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · May 27

Hey, everyone's favorite #ai president, Donald Trump, is back for the Trump Minute! #parody youtu.be/uoa2VSJnUGI?...

AI Donald Trump is Back for The Trump Minute

YouTube video by AI Music and Parody Central

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · May 27

This is a remix of my song "Pause The Pain" that I released in February. This is a #darkwave version (or goth) and I'm really pleased with how it turned out. #synthpop #darkwave #goth youtu.be/uCJvoqvNxnw?...

Pause The Pain (The Goth Remix)

YouTube video by Pulse Empire - Topic

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · May 6

I picked up a classic synth today, a Yamaha DX 27 keyboard. Right now I'm waiting on a USB MIDI connector so I can hook it up to my laptop.

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Apr 26

2/2 What does she do? She just repeats the question again! Of course I'm starting to get frustrated, which can lead to a meltdown and I don't want to do THAT at an airport, surrounded by people.

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Apr 26

I had a similar experience on Frontier Airlines flying back from Cleveland earlier this month. It appeared that I was going to miss a connecting flight, so I asked a gate agent about it and she asked me a question I didn't understand. I told her that I was autistic and didn't understand her. 1/2

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Apr 26

At that point with the rude Walmart guy (he actually told me "we all have our jobs to do") when I was trying to get him to direct me to the damn hoodies, instead of just pointing vaguely in some direction, I had a Karen moment and demanded a supervisor. One came and she was wonderful.

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Apr 26

He'll probably get it, too. You kiss the ring and you reap the rewards.

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Apr 26

Had a terrible experience recently at Walmart. Was trying to buy a simple hoodie and the person in the dept just pointed vaguely somewhere and I told them I was autistic and didn't understand what they meant. Another person came to "help" who was incredibly rude and condescending.

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Apr 4

I'm at #cinemawasteland in Strongville, Ohio. This morning I met and had breakfast with Michael Berryman of "The Hills Have Eyes" fame. That was an odd experience. Also spoke with Cynthia Weintraub just now of "The Prowler" and "Humanoids of The Deep" fame who was absolutely delightful.

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Apr 4

Just arrived in Strongsville, Ohio and I am #wastelanded

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Apr 2

Just driving around this area again -- it's just surreal. And all of the memories of my previous life hear came flooding back. All of the laughter and good times we had. Our friends. I didn't expect to hit as hard as it did.

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Apr 2

It's #worldautismawarenessday and I was first diagnosed in 2016. I would have been around 44. I had displayed symptoms my whole life really but no one recognized them until my last marriage. Which, ironically, was one of the reasons why that marriage ended. Life can be strange.

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Apr 2

Moved into the home I'm sharing. One of my new roommates decided to take over my bed. The weird thing is, this place is super close to where I used to live in SE PDX, before moving to Montana. I never thought I'd return here, alone. Back to where I shared a life with someone & we were happy.

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Mar 30

How hard is it to give away a ticket to Kraftwerk in Portland at Keller Auditorium on April 6? I have one to give away for free but no one wants it. No strings attached! I'm serious. I will be in Cleveland for Cinema Wasteland and can't go. Message me if you want it. #kraftwerk

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Mar 29

It's disgusting. It's like he thinks all of the lessons he learned during his enlistment no longer apply now that he's the VP. I went to the same school this guy did, DINFOS. Some of my classmates are proud he's an alumni. I sure as hell am not.

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Mar 29

Back to real life. I will be moving into my new place on the 1st. $900 a month to rent a room. Pretty expensive, but that's typical for this area. If I wanted a studio apt. it would be about $1300 a month at least.

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Mar 19

I've been channeling the emotion into songs, which helps a little, but it's no replacement for the warm embrace of someone telling you everything's going to be okay, you know?

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Mar 19

Being autistic, I'm having a hard time dealing with the sorrow and grief that comes from getting divorced. It's no joke. Sometimes I'm okay, and other times it just floods in. It's like being caught in an undertow when you're swimming in an ocean.

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Mar 13

I'm in London now, I'm going to keep an eye out for those.

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Mar 13

YES!!

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Mar 13

@kellycarlin.bsky.social I am living your dad's "a place for my stuff" routine. I've got stuff in a hotel in Oregon, a smaller version of my stuff now in a hotel in London, and am about to take an even smaller version of THAT to Paris.

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Mar 10

Leaving for London tomorrow! It's been a dream destination of mine my whole life. I don't really have any concrete plans other than to explore the city. My hotel isn't in the best location, but it is close to a train.

Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Mar 4

I also booked a trip to the city of my birth (Cleveland) to attend next month's Cinema Wasteland! I've never been to any type of convention in my life because of my social anxiety. This event is geared towards horror movies. April 4-6! I'm very excited. cinemawasteland.com?target=page&...

Convention Schedule

Conventions that Cinema Wasteland Attends. Come see us and save on shipping when we are in your area. February 28th, March 1st & 2nd, 2025 - Pittsburgh, PA ____________________________________________...

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Scott Smith @scottcsmith.bsky.social · Mar 4

Hey! It's a new song by my band, Pulse Empire. It'll be out in a few days on all of the major streaming platforms. I wrote it in support of the #trans community who especially need to be seen right now. youtu.be/11Kah1SGKYU?... #synthpop

Pulse Empire -- "She Always Believed"

YouTube video by Pulse Empire