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
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!
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IncredibleMouse wrote:
I don't think I fit the mold. If not a geek, then what?
db-rat. :-\
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_________________________ 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.
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cefarix wrote:
Ugh.. I only got ~32.84% "Total Geek" Mad
you obviously haven't been sending questions for years like me.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
_________________________ 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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Maybe this will help: http://www.nerdist.com/2010/03/geeknerddorkdweeb-venn-diagram/[^]
lol Nice diagram. So now that this small group has pretty clearly placed me in the nerd group, I would like to know where the nerd parties are? I notice geeks have all these crazy parties. Where are the nerd parties? Or do they have parties too but relabel them educational seminars? :-\
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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....
48.28044% - Major Geek. C'est moi.
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Maybe this will help: http://www.nerdist.com/2010/03/geeknerddorkdweeb-venn-diagram/[^]
damn... that makes me a nerd I think... :^)
_________________________ 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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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....
21.66 ;) - I am a bit on normal side ;P
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DarrylHadfield wrote:
Yeah. Too Obvious.
I'm so ashamed I thought of saying it. I'm sick as a dead parrot.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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Mark Wallace wrote:
need precisely the same mindset
Not really; with coding, measuring twice isn't quite so important. :-D
PIEBALDconsult wrote:
Not really; with coding, measuring twice isn't quite so important.
You don't validate entered data?
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
I was born after Monty Python finished airing? Whats the case for me? Am I not a geek?
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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....
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lol Nice diagram. So now that this small group has pretty clearly placed me in the nerd group, I would like to know where the nerd parties are? I notice geeks have all these crazy parties. Where are the nerd parties? Or do they have parties too but relabel them educational seminars? :-\
Nerd parties are called Star Trek Conventions.
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DarrylHadfield wrote:
Yeah. Too Obvious.
I'm so ashamed I thought of saying it. I'm sick as a dead parrot.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
Would you like a shrubbery? :)
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PIEBALDconsult wrote:
Not really; with coding, measuring twice isn't quite so important.
You don't validate entered data?
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
While developing, I don't need to get it right the first time. Only the final product needs to be correct.
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Would you like a shrubbery? :)
Ni! I mean, No!
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!