Am I a proper 'geek'?

Nitefly · 26 Sep 2013 at 23:32

[FnG]magnolia;25012458 said:
I imagine there's a lot of geeks on here if by geeks we mean 'fans of'. Computers, tech stuff, phones, cars, boats, football - it's almost as though having different sub forums where these people can hang out was planned.

I don't know. For example, every night I will (typically) watch film reviews, read blogs on old films, read about the production of albums that I like and the personal lives of band members. I think all of that is fairly 'geeky' - most people just stick to the music / films.

Deep · 26 Sep 2013 at 23:43

nick.lidgett said:
When i think "geek" i think big bang theory, anyone who doesnt fit this profile is not a proper geek imho

I do like this show but their 'geekness' is so annoying.

There is an episode where they get robbed and they list off all the computer games that get stolen. They're actually just listing popular games.

Call of Duty a game for 'geeks'?

For some reason it just annoys me

Robosapien · 26 Sep 2013 at 23:55

A geek these days is apparently just someone who has the new iphone, and uses it. You're not a geek, you're a CONSUMER.

The Big Bang theory will be punished for blurring the distinction in the mass conciousness between geek and nerd. Because I will hunt them down, and personally slit their throats open.

StriderX · 26 Sep 2013 at 23:59

Robosapien said:
A geek these days is apparently just someone who has the new iphone, and uses it. You're not a geek, you're a CONSUMER.

The Big Bang theory will be punished for blurring the distinction in the mass conciousness between geek and nerd. Because I will hunt them down, and personally slit their throats open.

Bit graphic...?

Robosapien · 27 Sep 2013 at 00:20

StriderX said:
Bit graphic...?

But I didn't even scan any of my notepads full of gory illustrations and step-by-step instructions and upload them onto the forum for you?

I'd go for 'descriptive' rather than graphic...

Something Else · 27 Sep 2013 at 01:57

I like computers and am more than happy with my own company and apparantly that makes me a geek. Its not that Im unsociable I can be just as happy with or without people.

People are quick to call me a geek/nerd until they want their computer fixed :rolleyes:

I wouldn't consider myself a nerd or geek.

krooton · 27 Sep 2013 at 06:58

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Suarez7 · 27 Sep 2013 at 07:09

Old but gold.

TaKeN · 27 Sep 2013 at 09:56

You're only a PROPER geek, when you have one of those T-Shirts..

you know the ones! :mad:

Schlong&Stable · 27 Sep 2013 at 10:29

Gaming is pretty mainstream now, especially for those younger than twenty five. I know lots of very attractive girls who game far more than I ever did. In twenty years time the stigma of being a techy will probably have evaporated altogether.

When I was younger, gamers were generally these socially awkward shut-ins, because the technology for serious gaming required a degree of dedication that made it a serious hobby, not something casual. It was also a solo hobby as you couldn't really game with others that much. Now though, it's all changed.

Game of Thrones, "Graphic Novels" (comics), World of Warcraft, Elves, Hobbits, Technology... it's all mainstream now. It's just those of us over 25 who can't really embrace it.

My personal barometer for nerdiness these days is whether I could see myself going down the pub with the person in question. If I could, they are not a nerd. If I'd be embarassed to be seen with them... then they are in Screech Powers territory.

mrk · 27 Sep 2013 at 10:57

It's always been a puzzle why some people get annoyed at inaccuracies in films where science is used - It's fiction, it' doesn't need to be accurate.

Cosimo · 27 Sep 2013 at 11:04

Suarez7 said:
Old but gold.[/QUOTE]

He's probably grown out of it by now.

Grandmaster Fap! · 27 Sep 2013 at 11:16

So many kids these days think they are uber geeks for getting a new iphone/pad (bought for them by parents) on day one.

Let me see you build a computer from scratch, lets see that 16 sided dice, tell me about Batman: Death in the Family!

/offended

:mad:

Efour · 27 Sep 2013 at 11:17

Geeks to me are comic book and manga readers/watchers...

I like star trek.. ffs.

Berath · 27 Sep 2013 at 11:42

Yes, a lot of stuff that was considered 'geeky' isn't now.

Everyone has tablets and smartphones and browses the Internet. Science Fiction films are mainstream, millions watched Lost and now Game of Thrones. No-one raises an eye at a console in the living room.

However, I think the standards are slightly different for women. I wonder if I'd be considered a geek because I have a PS3 and play BF3 and TF2 whereas an equivalent male wouldn't because it's considered more 'normal'. Don't know, not bothered tbh. Certainly sometimes at work, tolerant eyes are rolled when the 'boys' start to discuss gaming (which annoys me, it's so dismissive) but when I join in, there is surprise. From the eye-rollers by the way, not the gamers.

I suspect though, tabletop roleplaying is still considered pretty geeky whether you're male or female. Same going to LANS or taking part in e-sports or going to conventions. That basically marks you out as having a more than casual interest = geek, I suppose.

The definition of geek/nerd seems to vary. I'm not bothered about being called either or neither. People can choose to define me and my hobbies how they like.

Deep · 27 Sep 2013 at 11:44

Castor said:
Let me see you build a computer from scratch, lets see that 16 sided dice, tell me about Batman: Death in the Family!

/offended

I'd be more impressed to see if they knew about Death of the Family!

I'd say a geek is someone with a interest in a certain field which isn't 'mainstream'. A nerd would be someone who has an intricate and detailed knowledge of said interest.

So a geek is someone who likes to read comics and knows the stories, a nerd is someone who knows all the little details of Batmans life.

krooton · 27 Sep 2013 at 12:03

Castor said:
So many kids these days think they are uber geeks for getting a new iphone/pad (bought for them by parents) on day one.

Let me see you build a computer from scratch, lets see that 16 sided dice, tell me about Batman: Death in the Family!

/offended

Wow, I did shedload of pen and paper RPGs in my teens but none ever used a D16, haha.

arknor · 27 Sep 2013 at 12:06

StriderX said:
You mention all those and not Babylon 5.

never liked it

arknor · 27 Sep 2013 at 12:09

nerd and geek

I think a new term is needed for computer guys

Schlong&Stable · 27 Sep 2013 at 12:48

Berath said:
Yes, a lot of stuff that was considered 'geeky' isn't now.

Everyone has tablets and smartphones and browses the Internet. Science Fiction films are mainstream, millions watched Lost and now Game of Thrones. No-one raises an eye at a console in the living room.

However, I think the standards are slightly different for women. I wonder if I'd be considered a geek because I have a PS3 and play BF3 and TF2 whereas an equivalent male wouldn't because it's considered more 'normal'. Don't know, not bothered tbh. Certainly sometimes at work, tolerant eyes are rolled when the 'boys' start to discuss gaming (which annoys me, it's so dismissive) but when I join in, there is surprise. From the eye-rollers by the way, not the gamers.

I suspect though, tabletop roleplaying is still considered pretty geeky whether you're male or female. Same going to LANS or taking part in e-sports or going to conventions. That basically marks you out as having a more than casual interest = geek, I suppose.

The definition of geek/nerd seems to vary. I'm not bothered about being called either or neither. People can choose to define me and my hobbies how they like.

Omg gurl?!

/collects ten nerd points.