Geek or Not?
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I think I might be a geek. However, I get the feeling, after comparing myself to the droves of self-proclaimed geeks that I'm not. I read somewhere that one of the most label-inflicting habits of a geek is akin to liking techo-gadgets or having some strange cultish affinity for Lord of the Rings (and the like). I could care less about almost all newer gadgets though, iPhone or i(anything) for that matter. I also can't speak klingon, and have no desire. So while I consider myself a geek because I find great joy in developing databases, data-driven apps and turning complex datasets into understandable information, I don't think I fit the mold. If not a geek, then what? Anal? Odd? lol
Your self description makes you a data mining geek, not necessarily a geek in the general sense. Geek is like ADS in two aspects: first it's a collection of symptoms that hints at a cause, not a cause by itself. Also, it's a spectrum syndrome with more or less severity in individuals. So there's actually room for you. Also, the mold is changing. Since geeks have been discovered a target group, all the wannabees want in. Owning an iPhone doesn't make you a geek, using an iPhone to hack your life does. Geek traits? I'd say cause-and-effect over esoterics, enjoys complexity, enjoys dismantling complexity.
IncredibleMouse wrote:
Odd
Odd? We are all odd. Some of us don't hide under the bell curve, though.
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I think I might be a geek. However, I get the feeling, after comparing myself to the droves of self-proclaimed geeks that I'm not. I read somewhere that one of the most label-inflicting habits of a geek is akin to liking techo-gadgets or having some strange cultish affinity for Lord of the Rings (and the like). I could care less about almost all newer gadgets though, iPhone or i(anything) for that matter. I also can't speak klingon, and have no desire. So while I consider myself a geek because I find great joy in developing databases, data-driven apps and turning complex datasets into understandable information, I don't think I fit the mold. If not a geek, then what? Anal? Odd? lol
IncredibleMouse wrote:
I don't think I fit the mold. If not a geek, then what?
db-rat. :-\
If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
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I think I might be a geek. However, I get the feeling, after comparing myself to the droves of self-proclaimed geeks that I'm not. I read somewhere that one of the most label-inflicting habits of a geek is akin to liking techo-gadgets or having some strange cultish affinity for Lord of the Rings (and the like). I could care less about almost all newer gadgets though, iPhone or i(anything) for that matter. I also can't speak klingon, and have no desire. So while I consider myself a geek because I find great joy in developing databases, data-driven apps and turning complex datasets into understandable information, I don't think I fit the mold. If not a geek, then what? Anal? Odd? lol
http://www.innergeek.us/geek-test.html[^] over 500 questions and you can find out. ;P
_________________________ John Andrew Holmes "It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others." Shhhhh.... I am not really here. I am a figment of your imagination.... I am still in my cave so this must be an illusion....
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I think I might be a geek. However, I get the feeling, after comparing myself to the droves of self-proclaimed geeks that I'm not. I read somewhere that one of the most label-inflicting habits of a geek is akin to liking techo-gadgets or having some strange cultish affinity for Lord of the Rings (and the like). I could care less about almost all newer gadgets though, iPhone or i(anything) for that matter. I also can't speak klingon, and have no desire. So while I consider myself a geek because I find great joy in developing databases, data-driven apps and turning complex datasets into understandable information, I don't think I fit the mold. If not a geek, then what? Anal? Odd? lol
Zeroth Rule Of Geekdom... If you cannot quote Monty Python sketches verbatim you have no business sitting in front of a computer
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave
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I think I might be a geek. However, I get the feeling, after comparing myself to the droves of self-proclaimed geeks that I'm not. I read somewhere that one of the most label-inflicting habits of a geek is akin to liking techo-gadgets or having some strange cultish affinity for Lord of the Rings (and the like). I could care less about almost all newer gadgets though, iPhone or i(anything) for that matter. I also can't speak klingon, and have no desire. So while I consider myself a geek because I find great joy in developing databases, data-driven apps and turning complex datasets into understandable information, I don't think I fit the mold. If not a geek, then what? Anal? Odd? lol
If your kids call you a geek then you're a geek: there are no wiser judges than children...
me, me, me "The dinosaurs became extinct because they didn't have a space program. And if we become extinct because we don't have a space program, it'll serve us right!" Larry Niven nils illegitimus carborundum
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I think I might be a geek. However, I get the feeling, after comparing myself to the droves of self-proclaimed geeks that I'm not. I read somewhere that one of the most label-inflicting habits of a geek is akin to liking techo-gadgets or having some strange cultish affinity for Lord of the Rings (and the like). I could care less about almost all newer gadgets though, iPhone or i(anything) for that matter. I also can't speak klingon, and have no desire. So while I consider myself a geek because I find great joy in developing databases, data-driven apps and turning complex datasets into understandable information, I don't think I fit the mold. If not a geek, then what? Anal? Odd? lol
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http://www.innergeek.us/geek-test.html[^] over 500 questions and you can find out. ;P
_________________________ John Andrew Holmes "It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others." Shhhhh.... I am not really here. I am a figment of your imagination.... I am still in my cave so this must be an illusion....
Well that solves it then. My Result: 14.20664% - Geekish Tendencies See that, just tendencies. So when someone says to me "you're a geek", I can reply with "No, just slightly geekish". But, by doing so, should most definitely make me anal retentive. :laugh:
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I think I might be a geek. However, I get the feeling, after comparing myself to the droves of self-proclaimed geeks that I'm not. I read somewhere that one of the most label-inflicting habits of a geek is akin to liking techo-gadgets or having some strange cultish affinity for Lord of the Rings (and the like). I could care less about almost all newer gadgets though, iPhone or i(anything) for that matter. I also can't speak klingon, and have no desire. So while I consider myself a geek because I find great joy in developing databases, data-driven apps and turning complex datasets into understandable information, I don't think I fit the mold. If not a geek, then what? Anal? Odd? lol
I'm not a geek, I'm a nerd. Geeks are circus performers. You must be "just an" IT professional; nothing wrong with that.
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Well that solves it then. My Result: 14.20664% - Geekish Tendencies See that, just tendencies. So when someone says to me "you're a geek", I can reply with "No, just slightly geekish". But, by doing so, should most definitely make me anal retentive. :laugh:
my score has dropped over the years as they expand that test... I am down to to 57.19557% :-D but I don't retain any body locations.... :-D
_________________________ John Andrew Holmes "It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others." Shhhhh.... I am not really here. I am a figment of your imagination.... I am still in my cave so this must be an illusion....
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I think I might be a geek. However, I get the feeling, after comparing myself to the droves of self-proclaimed geeks that I'm not. I read somewhere that one of the most label-inflicting habits of a geek is akin to liking techo-gadgets or having some strange cultish affinity for Lord of the Rings (and the like). I could care less about almost all newer gadgets though, iPhone or i(anything) for that matter. I also can't speak klingon, and have no desire. So while I consider myself a geek because I find great joy in developing databases, data-driven apps and turning complex datasets into understandable information, I don't think I fit the mold. If not a geek, then what? Anal? Odd? lol
I'm never bothered by the "hot new" electronic gadgets, either -- because I know there will always be better and cheaper options, a few months down the line (unless it was a stoopid idea, in which case it just dies). Give me a new woodworking machine or set of cutting tools, though...
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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Zeroth Rule Of Geekdom... If you cannot quote Monty Python sketches verbatim you have no business sitting in front of a computer
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave
Dalek Dave wrote:
If you cannot quote Monty Python sketches verbatim you have no business sitting in front of a computer
Well, I didn't expect... Nah. Too obvious.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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I'm never bothered by the "hot new" electronic gadgets, either -- because I know there will always be better and cheaper options, a few months down the line (unless it was a stoopid idea, in which case it just dies). Give me a new woodworking machine or set of cutting tools, though...
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
Mark Wallace wrote:
Give me a new woodworking machine or set of cutting tools, though...
So funny you mention that. I just picked that up as another hobby of late, and built my own entertainment center. I didn't even know what a jigsaw or router was when I started, so I had to learn. I was analyzing an entirely new dataset! So much fun!
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Mark Wallace wrote:
Give me a new woodworking machine or set of cutting tools, though...
So funny you mention that. I just picked that up as another hobby of late, and built my own entertainment center. I didn't even know what a jigsaw or router was when I started, so I had to learn. I was analyzing an entirely new dataset! So much fun!
IncredibleMouse wrote:
I was analyzing an entirely new dataset!
A very accurate description! What has never failed to amaze me is that you need precisely the same mindset to be a good coder or a good carpenter.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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IncredibleMouse wrote:
I was analyzing an entirely new dataset!
A very accurate description! What has never failed to amaze me is that you need precisely the same mindset to be a good coder or a good carpenter.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
Mark Wallace wrote:
need precisely the same mindset
Not really; with coding, measuring twice isn't quite so important. :-D
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I think I might be a geek. However, I get the feeling, after comparing myself to the droves of self-proclaimed geeks that I'm not. I read somewhere that one of the most label-inflicting habits of a geek is akin to liking techo-gadgets or having some strange cultish affinity for Lord of the Rings (and the like). I could care less about almost all newer gadgets though, iPhone or i(anything) for that matter. I also can't speak klingon, and have no desire. So while I consider myself a geek because I find great joy in developing databases, data-driven apps and turning complex datasets into understandable information, I don't think I fit the mold. If not a geek, then what? Anal? Odd? lol
You describe yourself as what I would typically refer to as a nerd...or even as specific as a software nerd. Geeks are typically the bard of Tech world whereas you describe yourself as simply a programmer in the tech world (you are probably plenty more outside the tech world). I consider myself a geek because not only do I enjoy programming (although probably not quite as in depth as you), I also enjoy gaming (both computer and board), building and fixing computers, tech gadgets (I follow the gadgets but don't buy them), technology in general (I like to keep an eye on what NASA/CERN/Boeing/Lockheed are doing...or at least as much as they tell us anyway), Sci-fi and fantasy, role playing games (Pen and Paper...not live action). I don't necessarily consider the following as geek-traits, they help to keep me normal and able to attact a mate of the opposite gender; I also have a healthy afinity for home projects like wood working, electronics (and electrical work), plumbing, digging in mud (I'm currently building a retaining wall in my back yard), lawncare, etc.
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Zeroth Rule Of Geekdom... If you cannot quote Monty Python sketches verbatim you have no business sitting in front of a computer
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave
Dalek Dave wrote:
If you cannot quote Monty Python sketches verbatim you have no business sitting in front of a computer
Message for you Sir!
_________________________ John Andrew Holmes "It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others." Shhhhh.... I am not really here. I am a figment of your imagination.... I am still in my cave so this must be an illusion....
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IncredibleMouse wrote:
I don't think I fit the mold. If not a geek, then what?
db-rat. :-\
If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
[My articles] -
http://www.innergeek.us/geek-test.html[^] over 500 questions and you can find out. ;P
_________________________ John Andrew Holmes "It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others." Shhhhh.... I am not really here. I am a figment of your imagination.... I am still in my cave so this must be an illusion....
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I think I might be a geek. However, I get the feeling, after comparing myself to the droves of self-proclaimed geeks that I'm not. I read somewhere that one of the most label-inflicting habits of a geek is akin to liking techo-gadgets or having some strange cultish affinity for Lord of the Rings (and the like). I could care less about almost all newer gadgets though, iPhone or i(anything) for that matter. I also can't speak klingon, and have no desire. So while I consider myself a geek because I find great joy in developing databases, data-driven apps and turning complex datasets into understandable information, I don't think I fit the mold. If not a geek, then what? Anal? Odd? lol
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Dalek Dave wrote:
If you cannot quote Monty Python sketches verbatim you have no business sitting in front of a computer
Well, I didn't expect... Nah. Too obvious.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!