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Versinn wrote:I would so much rather be a nerd than a geek. personal preference

Versinn wrote:
I would so much rather be a nerd than a geek. personal preference

Pleisa wrote:
For example, I am a nerd. My friends from high school are what you may call geeks.

Nerd is a term often bearing a derogatory connotation or stereotype, that refers to a person who passionately pursues intellectual activities, esoteric knowledge, or other obscure interests that are age inappropriate rather than engaging in more social or popular activities. Therefore, a nerd is often excluded from physical activity and considered a loner by peers. [...] It was only later, in the 1970s, that the word took on connotations of bookishness and social ineptitude. [...] They typically appear either to lack confidence or to be indifferent or oblivious to the negative perceptions held of them by others, with the result that they become frequent objects of scorn, ridicule, bullying, and social isolation. Some nerds show a pronounced interest in subjects which others tend to find dull or complex and difficult to comprehend, or overly mature for their age, especially topics related to science, disambiguation, mathematics and technology. On the opposite end of the spectrum, nerds may show an interest in activities that are viewed by their peers as immature for their age, such as trading cards, comic books, or role playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons and other things relating to fantasy and science fiction. They are also stereotyped for being obsessed with Star Trek, Star Wars, and other science fiction shows or movies. Nerds are often portrayed as unfit and either obese or very thin. Nerds are also sometimes portrayed as having symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, such as by showing an extreme devotion to following rules.

The word geek is a slang term, noting individuals as "a peculiar or otherwise odd person, especially one who is perceived to be overly obsessed with one or more things including those of intellectuality, electronics, gaming, etc.[...] The Colbert Report, Richard Clarke said the difference between nerds and geeks is "geeks get it done". [...]Although being described as a geek tends to be an insult, the term has recently become more complimentary, or even a badge of honor, within particular fields. This is particularly evident in the technical disciplines, where the term is now often a compliment, denoting extraordinary skill.

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Robyn wrote:i'm video gamer, science fiction television fan (battlestar mainly lately), roleplaying games, and somewhat of trekkie.
i watch it, i've been to that thing in vegas, but i don't think i'm "in" yet