Talk:747: Geeks and Nerds - Revision history

46.59.8.209 at 08:31, 19 November 2025

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108.162.241.32 at 17:50, 19 January 2020

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Danshoham at 00:49, 23 December 2015

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Lii: nerd => geek

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nerd => geek

Kynde at 20:33, 27 June 2015

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Cflare at 14:58, 6 August 2014

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Tharkon: Created page with "If you look at the etymology of the words it is pretty easy to figure out what they mean. Or maybe used to mean, people have the annoying habit of changing the meaning of word..."

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If you look at the etymology of the words it is pretty easy to figure out what they mean. Or maybe used to mean, people have the annoying habit of changing the meaning of words. [[User:Tharkon|Tharkon]] ([[User talk:Tharkon|talk]]) 02:03, 23 May 2014 (UTC)

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	I've always seen "nerd" vs. "geek" as a nerd is someone who's interested in a broad area of things, while a geek's interests are far more specific, sometimes pretty niche. Example: you'd have a computer nerd, but then a PowerShell geek. (Not the best example, but cut me some slack, I'm tired.) Of course, it's still a matter of opinion, and everyone has a different stance. [[Special:Contributions/98.146.183.226\|98.146.183.226]] 22:26, 4 November 2025 (UTC)		I've always seen "nerd" vs. "geek" as a nerd is someone who's interested in a broad area of things, while a geek's interests are far more specific, sometimes pretty niche. Example: you'd have a computer nerd, but then a PowerShell geek. (Not the best example, but cut me some slack, I'm tired.) Of course, it's still a matter of opinion, and everyone has a different stance. [[Special:Contributions/98.146.183.226\|98.146.183.226]] 22:26, 4 November 2025 (UTC)
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		+	Am I bad at reading venn diagrams, or does this imply that the only people who have strong opinions on the distinction are those who are simultaneously geeks and nerds? [[Special:Contributions/46.59.8.209\|46.59.8.209]] 08:31, 19 November 2025 (UTC)

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	This Venn diagram does not imply that someone can be a geek and a nerd, it only implies that both geeks and nerds have strong opinions on the distinction between geeks and nerds. {{unsigned ip\|108.162.241.32\|18:50, 19 January 2020}}		This Venn diagram does not imply that someone can be a geek and a nerd, it only implies that both geeks and nerds have strong opinions on the distinction between geeks and nerds. {{unsigned ip\|108.162.241.32\|18:50, 19 January 2020}}
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		+	I've always seen "nerd" vs. "geek" as a nerd is someone who's interested in a broad area of things, while a geek's interests are far more specific, sometimes pretty niche. Example: you'd have a computer nerd, but then a PowerShell geek. (Not the best example, but cut me some slack, I'm tired.) Of course, it's still a matter of opinion, and everyone has a different stance. [[Special:Contributions/98.146.183.226\|98.146.183.226]] 22:26, 4 November 2025 (UTC)

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	Furthermore, as the sets are labelled, the only people who are both nerds and geeks are those who think the two categories are different. Consequently, those who actually do belong to only one of the two groups; are the ones who do not have a strong opinion that there is a difference. [[User:Danshoham\|Mountain Hikes]] ([[User talk:Danshoham\|talk]]) 00:49, 23 December 2015 (UTC)		Furthermore, as the sets are labelled, the only people who are both nerds and geeks are those who think the two categories are different. Consequently, those who actually do belong to only one of the two groups; are the ones who do not have a strong opinion that there is a difference. [[User:Danshoham\|Mountain Hikes]] ([[User talk:Danshoham\|talk]]) 00:49, 23 December 2015 (UTC)

−	This Venn diagram does not imply that someone can be a geek and a nerd, it only implies that both geeks and nerds have strong opinions on the distinction between geeks and nerds.	+	This Venn diagram does not imply that someone can be a geek and a nerd, it only implies that both geeks and nerds have strong opinions on the distinction between geeks and nerds. {{unsigned ip\|108.162.241.32\|18:50, 19 January 2020}}

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	I see the joke as implying that those who have a strong opinion would likely think of themselves as belonging to one category, and would be offended by those who fail to see much difference and would apply the other label just the same. Randal is joyfully thus offending them by saying that the other label would apply to them in any event.		I see the joke as implying that those who have a strong opinion would likely think of themselves as belonging to one category, and would be offended by those who fail to see much difference and would apply the other label just the same. Randal is joyfully thus offending them by saying that the other label would apply to them in any event.
	Furthermore, as the sets are labelled, the only people who are both nerds and geeks are those who think the two categories are different. Consequently, those who actually do belong to only one of the two groups; are the ones who do not have a strong opinion that there is a difference. [[User:Danshoham\|Mountain Hikes]] ([[User talk:Danshoham\|talk]]) 00:49, 23 December 2015 (UTC)		Furthermore, as the sets are labelled, the only people who are both nerds and geeks are those who think the two categories are different. Consequently, those who actually do belong to only one of the two groups; are the ones who do not have a strong opinion that there is a difference. [[User:Danshoham\|Mountain Hikes]] ([[User talk:Danshoham\|talk]]) 00:49, 23 December 2015 (UTC)
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		+	This Venn diagram does not imply that someone can be a geek and a nerd, it only implies that both geeks and nerds have strong opinions on the distinction between geeks and nerds.

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	:I'm sure Randall is good enough to qualify for both distinctions, as would most of those that post anything here... But he just grew up with these definition and states that they may vary. This would not be acceptable if you had strong opinions on the subject, so I would say no to the reason you state that he should qualify. ;-) --[[User:Kynde\|Kynde]] ([[User talk:Kynde\|talk]]) 20:33, 27 June 2015 (UTC)		:I'm sure Randall is good enough to qualify for both distinctions, as would most of those that post anything here... But he just grew up with these definition and states that they may vary. This would not be acceptable if you had strong opinions on the subject, so I would say no to the reason you state that he should qualify. ;-) --[[User:Kynde\|Kynde]] ([[User talk:Kynde\|talk]]) 20:33, 27 June 2015 (UTC)
	The definition in the alt-text does not agree with the picture. In the picture neither geeks nor nerds are a subset of the other; in the definition being a nerd implies also being a geek. This comment might be both, but that's why we're here, isn't it? [[User:Lii\|Lii]] ([[User talk:Lii\|talk]]) 18:12, 16 November 2015 (UTC)		The definition in the alt-text does not agree with the picture. In the picture neither geeks nor nerds are a subset of the other; in the definition being a nerd implies also being a geek. This comment might be both, but that's why we're here, isn't it? [[User:Lii\|Lii]] ([[User talk:Lii\|talk]]) 18:12, 16 November 2015 (UTC)
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		+	I see the joke as implying that those who have a strong opinion would likely think of themselves as belonging to one category, and would be offended by those who fail to see much difference and would apply the other label just the same. Randal is joyfully thus offending them by saying that the other label would apply to them in any event.
		+	Furthermore, as the sets are labelled, the only people who are both nerds and geeks are those who think the two categories are different. Consequently, those who actually do belong to only one of the two groups; are the ones who do not have a strong opinion that there is a difference. [[User:Danshoham\|Mountain Hikes]] ([[User talk:Danshoham\|talk]]) 00:49, 23 December 2015 (UTC)

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	Doesn't the title text show Randall has a strong opinion in the distinction, and therefore qualifies as both? [[Special:Contributions/103.22.200.193\|103.22.200.193]] 12:22, 5 June 2015 (UTC)		Doesn't the title text show Randall has a strong opinion in the distinction, and therefore qualifies as both? [[Special:Contributions/103.22.200.193\|103.22.200.193]] 12:22, 5 June 2015 (UTC)
	:I'm sure Randall is good enough to qualify for both distinctions, as would most of those that post anything here... But he just grew up with these definition and states that they may vary. This would not be acceptable if you had strong opinions on the subject, so I would say no to the reason you state that he should qualify. ;-) --[[User:Kynde\|Kynde]] ([[User talk:Kynde\|talk]]) 20:33, 27 June 2015 (UTC)		:I'm sure Randall is good enough to qualify for both distinctions, as would most of those that post anything here... But he just grew up with these definition and states that they may vary. This would not be acceptable if you had strong opinions on the subject, so I would say no to the reason you state that he should qualify. ;-) --[[User:Kynde\|Kynde]] ([[User talk:Kynde\|talk]]) 20:33, 27 June 2015 (UTC)
		+	The definition in the alt-text does not agree with the picture. In the picture neither geeks nor nerds are a subset of the other; in the definition being a nerd implies also being a geek. This comment might be both, but that's why we're here, isn't it? [[User:Lii\|Lii]] ([[User talk:Lii\|talk]]) 18:12, 16 November 2015 (UTC)

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	:No, a geek is Glenn's word for a zombie. A nerd is one pieces in the candy box of Nerds. [[User:Cflare\|Cflare]] ([[User talk:Cflare\|talk]]) 14:58, 6 August 2014 (UTC)		:No, a geek is Glenn's word for a zombie. A nerd is one pieces in the candy box of Nerds. [[User:Cflare\|Cflare]] ([[User talk:Cflare\|talk]]) 14:58, 6 August 2014 (UTC)
	Doesn't the title text show Randall has a strong opinion in the distinction, and therefore qualifies as both? [[Special:Contributions/103.22.200.193\|103.22.200.193]] 12:22, 5 June 2015 (UTC)		Doesn't the title text show Randall has a strong opinion in the distinction, and therefore qualifies as both? [[Special:Contributions/103.22.200.193\|103.22.200.193]] 12:22, 5 June 2015 (UTC)
		+	:I'm sure Randall is good enough to qualify for both distinctions, as would most of those that post anything here... But he just grew up with these definition and states that they may vary. This would not be acceptable if you had strong opinions on the subject, so I would say no to the reason you state that he should qualify. ;-) --[[User:Kynde\|Kynde]] ([[User talk:Kynde\|talk]]) 20:33, 27 June 2015 (UTC)

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	If you look at the etymology of the words it is pretty easy to figure out what they mean. Or maybe used to mean, people have the annoying habit of changing the meaning of words. [[User:Tharkon\|Tharkon]] ([[User talk:Tharkon\|talk]]) 02:03, 23 May 2014 (UTC)		If you look at the etymology of the words it is pretty easy to figure out what they mean. Or maybe used to mean, people have the annoying habit of changing the meaning of words. [[User:Tharkon\|Tharkon]] ([[User talk:Tharkon\|talk]]) 02:03, 23 May 2014 (UTC)
	:No, a geek is Glenn's word for a zombie. A nerd is one pieces in the candy box of Nerds. [[User:Cflare\|Cflare]] ([[User talk:Cflare\|talk]]) 14:58, 6 August 2014 (UTC)		:No, a geek is Glenn's word for a zombie. A nerd is one pieces in the candy box of Nerds. [[User:Cflare\|Cflare]] ([[User talk:Cflare\|talk]]) 14:58, 6 August 2014 (UTC)
		+	Doesn't the title text show Randall has a strong opinion in the distinction, and therefore qualifies as both? [[Special:Contributions/103.22.200.193\|103.22.200.193]] 12:22, 5 June 2015 (UTC)

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	If you look at the etymology of the words it is pretty easy to figure out what they mean. Or maybe used to mean, people have the annoying habit of changing the meaning of words. [[User:Tharkon\|Tharkon]] ([[User talk:Tharkon\|talk]]) 02:03, 23 May 2014 (UTC)		If you look at the etymology of the words it is pretty easy to figure out what they mean. Or maybe used to mean, people have the annoying habit of changing the meaning of words. [[User:Tharkon\|Tharkon]] ([[User talk:Tharkon\|talk]]) 02:03, 23 May 2014 (UTC)
		+	:No, a geek is Glenn's word for a zombie. A nerd is one pieces in the candy box of Nerds. [[User:Cflare\|Cflare]] ([[User talk:Cflare\|talk]]) 14:58, 6 August 2014 (UTC)