Guest helloimtim Posted April 16, 2006 CID Share Posted April 16, 2006 I learned some time ago when people have problems with there computer I try to keep my mouth shut. Sounds mean. But generally speaking if they find out you are somewhat of a "geek" they expect you to trouble shoot there computer right there on the spot. Or the ever fun....... come by and fix it for me real quick. I guess some people just think its a quick and easy thing to do and all that needs to be done is punch a few buttons and the computer is all better. So has admiting to someone your a "geek" ever bit you in the bottom?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc11890 Posted April 16, 2006 CID Share Posted April 16, 2006 I have never really been called a geek before because well i really dont look like one, the stereotype of a geek, but when i do open my big fat mouth, ppl are really suprised that i kno all this stuff about computers and then they come to me all the time with there computer prblems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brock01 Posted April 16, 2006 CID Share Posted April 16, 2006 I have never really been called a geek before because well i really dont look like one, the stereotype of a geek, but when i do open my big fat mouth, ppl are really suprised that i kno all this stuff about computers and then they come to me all the time with there computer prblems umm you totally sound like me holy crap man that was like me talking except thats what you said crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc11890 Posted April 16, 2006 CID Share Posted April 16, 2006 umm you totally sound like me holy crap man that was like me talking except thats what you said crazy lol weird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PeePs Posted April 16, 2006 CID Share Posted April 16, 2006 What exactly would a "geek" be defined as these days? I mean like 90% of teenage males play video games (my estimation ). Maybe its if you know how to set up your own wireless network, or maybe its if you build your own computers. The way I like to define it is if you play those *** *** RPG games like World of Warcraft . HaHa! I think I would consider myself a "cool geek" if there is such a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaT_PHiL Posted April 16, 2006 CID Share Posted April 16, 2006 ya i get called for trouble shooting 24/7, always answering simple questions.. And it always seems that whenever i have a problem, nobody else can help me. I guess im a geek although i dont look like one. I used to skateboard, i play guitar, workout and i like playing basketball and football. Im like a hybrid-geek lol. or cool geek as PeePs said. Whats funny is, back in high school., the so called stereotypical geek would never really know alot about computers. They would just be socially challenged, wear glass's and possibly look awkward. Not to mention habits of reading, really bad communication skills, and doing other things that although arent bad, just not socially acceptable in highschool. World cant run without geeks ^^ u people need us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest helloimtim Posted April 16, 2006 CID Share Posted April 16, 2006 I use the word geek because thats what most call those of us that know some about computers. I do get the most fun out of when I hear others talk about some of the crazy things they download. Or my favorite is "my computer just gets super slow so I just restore it". Oh my. Of course their is allot I don't know. The advantages I have I guess is If I don't know how to fix it I can sure find the right information to fix it right. The worst I have ever seen was I was at a friends house. They have cable. The kid is playing on the net. He goes to surf to a new page and oh my goodness it was slower than dial up. That was one of the few times I just sat down at the computer and after a few hours of fixing and explaing to mom and dad what I was doing and why. They sure were pleased with the Incredible speeds they now have. They never realized the net could be so fast....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted April 16, 2006 CID Share Posted April 16, 2006 Yeah, that is about right. Just knowing how to keep one clean and running smooth is great. Most people are like typical women around comps., where do you put the oil in? But we would still be considered geeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODBXXX Posted April 16, 2006 CID Share Posted April 16, 2006 NERDS!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S7R1D3R Posted April 16, 2006 CID Share Posted April 16, 2006 one word: wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsnet2k8 Posted April 16, 2006 CID Share Posted April 16, 2006 one word: wow I concur...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROM-DOS Posted April 16, 2006 CID Share Posted April 16, 2006 . . .sometimes I think being a "cool geek" freak means you know way too much about everything, but not enough to write a best seller, yet!! My problem is when I delve into something new or interesting it consumes me to no end. . . . . .and the curse of "geekdom" (and search engines) is ~ there's way too much semi-information about alot of junkstuff to filter through and not enough precise info that's really helpful, interesting or new. . .thus, the quest never ends! Sooo, I try to keep my month shut (most of the time) and just move about in my stealthy "ninja geek" mode, (anal`lisingoptimizing w/alot of trial and error) to make this world a better place . . .to play and have fun in ~ lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PeePs Posted April 16, 2006 CID Share Posted April 16, 2006 Whats funny is, back in high school., the so called stereotypical geek would never really know alot about computers. They would just be socially challenged, wear glass's and possibly look awkward. Not to mention habits of reading, really bad communication skills, and doing other things that although arent bad, just not socially acceptable in highschool. Thats so true. Like the geeks in my high school were actually kinda dumb i think, and didnt know all that much about computers. They played friggin D & D and ****, and that **** is 10 different kinds of nerdy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark06 Posted April 17, 2006 CID Share Posted April 17, 2006 I can take being call a geek cause im very technical but not a nerd cause im not hitting the books 24/7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc11890 Posted April 17, 2006 CID Share Posted April 17, 2006 Geeks are basically "wannabe nerds, they r not genius but are just simply socially challenged, they never talk to anyone other than their fellow geeks,nerds are really smart and they know alot about well evrything, nerds are going to go somewhere one day, geeks are hopeless http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=geek http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=nerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netmasta Posted April 17, 2006 CID Share Posted April 17, 2006 I don't mind it much, since I love computers so much. I agree that people that know nothing about tcomputers think you can just do a couple of things and have it fixed in less than five minuters. What does bother me though, is that my friends/family are always downloading these freakin stupid toolbars and other junk, AOHELL included, that just clog up their computers. In my experiance, it's almost always the users fault. I wouldn't 100% blame them though, there's still a whole bunch of stuff I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc11890 Posted April 17, 2006 CID Share Posted April 17, 2006 I don't mind it much, since I love computers so much. I agree that people that know nothing about tcomputers think you can just do a couple of things and have it fixed in less than five minuters. What does bother me though, is that my friends/family are always downloading these freakin stupid toolbars and other junk, AOHELL included, that just clog up their computers. In my experiance, it's almost always the users fault. I wouldn't 100% blame them though, there's still a whole bunch of stuff I don't know. very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted April 17, 2006 CID Share Posted April 17, 2006 A short one. My stepdad used to be a comp. operator for a large steel mill in PA. He will take his comp. to a comp. shop, instead of calling me. He is about 20 years senior to me and I am still a dumb kid. I am 47. Usually just needs cleaned up. And they do charge him, and he complains every time. Older does not always mean wiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallowEarth Posted April 17, 2006 CID Share Posted April 17, 2006 This one time at our weekly D&D convention, I was presenting my latest blueprint for the gigafied duplex reactor, when all of my writing utensils fell out of my pencil case and scattered across the floor. As I bent over to gather them, my scientific graphing calculator escaped from my shirt pocket, smashing me in the face, and destroying my glasses! If that wasn't bad enough, my suspenders spontaneously combusted, and I ran out of the room, right into the shower in the locker room to extinguish the flames. Turns out, the rugby team was just finishing practice. 3 hours later when I finally unhooked my underpants from the uprights on the playing field, I went home and relaxed by playing Legend of the Green Dragon for 14 hours straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted April 17, 2006 CID Share Posted April 17, 2006 "If that wasn't bad enough, my suspenders spontaneously combusted" I read it three times, and I am not sure how that happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallowEarth Posted April 17, 2006 CID Share Posted April 17, 2006 "If that wasn't bad enough, my suspenders spontaneously combusted" I read it three times, and I am not sure how that happened? It was probably due to the stratified matrix of petroleum-based fibers I had been experimenting with. I was attempting to eliminate chafing against my hyper-sensitive epidermis, while retaining maximum flexibility and strength in suspending my trousers. Mlahoiven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j3grizz Posted April 17, 2006 CID Share Posted April 17, 2006 I think I have computer nerd stamped on my forehead!! Atleast to the relatives. lol. I keep my mouth shut around most everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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