There's been a lot of talk here lately about "privilege", so it may be useful to define it ...

[ChazII]

17. I am confused to a point, too.

I agree with both. If one does not see the problem because they do not face it or have family/friends that deal with it then yes, it is a privilege. Being asked to leave public swimming pools or move to a different part of a restaurant because other patrons have told management we are causing them to lose their appetites is hurtful. Luckily there are those in my NF cyber family who have management stand up for us and tell those patrons that we will not be moved

The Oxford English Dictionary traces the world ableism back to 1981; likely the word was in use amongst activists before then.

[< ABLE adj. + -ISM suffix, after RACISM n., SEXISM n.2, etc. Compare ABLEIST adj., and also earlier ABLED adj. 2, ABLED n.]
orig. U.S.
Discrimination in favour of able-bodied people; prejudice against or disregard of the needs of disabled people.

In regards to this definition often employers believe that because we look different we can't do jobs. As referenced before there have been documented cases where the wait staff and some managers have been dismissed because patrons did not care for their looks and were also afraid of 'catching' the bumps/growths from the NF person.

In some cases modifications need to be made. An example would be a position that would require most of the time being on one's feet. A cashier could have a chair or others more frequent breaks to rest their back.

Cinnabonbon, thank you very much for your understanding. NF presents itself in so many ways that even the medical community is confused. Very often the patient has to teach the doctor about this genetic disorder.

Long story short, I agree with both views depending on how one wants to debate the state. Yes, I am being wish washy but thank you, again for your understanding.