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# geek_code # geek_code
## Geek Code 4.0 – RFC ## Geek Code 4.2 – RFC
See V3.1 [Here](https://web.archive.org/web/20090220181018/http://geekcode.com/geek.html), generator here - https://www.joereiss.net/geek/geek.html See V3.1 [Here](https://web.archive.org/web/20090220181018/http://geekcode.com/geek.html), generator here - https://www.joereiss.net/geek/geek.html
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Changelist at end Changelist at end
# The Geek Code 4.0 # The Geek Code 4.2
The geek code attempts a concise description of your being in ‘geek space’, spanning key dimensions using a small set of categories and quantifying them with qualifiers ( or qualifying them with quantifiers, as you wish). The geek code attempts a concise description of your being in ‘geek space’, spanning key dimensions using a small set of categories and quantifying them with qualifiers ( or qualifying them with quantifiers, as you wish).
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A GEEK CODE BLOCK similar to the output created by PGP attempts to universalize how you will see the Geek Code around the net and looks like the following: A GEEK CODE BLOCK similar to the output created by PGP attempts to universalize how you will see the Geek Code around the net and looks like the following:
``` ```
—–BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK—– —–BEGIN GEEK CODE VERSION 4.2 BLOCK—–
Version: 4.0
GS/CS/J a+ b-- c- d+:- C+ ULDU+$   LC+/p+  FE- BE+ H+ PGP+ E+ P++/PS++/PSG++ TR&M+ B+ kX e++++ h++ r++ y+ GS/CS/J a+ b-- c- d+:- C+ ULDU+$   LC+/p+  FE- BE+ H+ PGP+ E+ P++/PS++/PSG++ TR&M+ B+ kX e++++ h++ r++ y+
—–END GEEK CODE BLOCK—– —–END GEEK CODE VERSION 4.2 BLOCK—–
``` ```
### Special characters ### Special characters
@ -66,34 +65,34 @@ Placed BEFORE the category. Unless stated otherwise, indicates that the person r
To start a code, a geek must declare himself or herself to be a geek. To do this, we start the code with a “G” to denote “GEEK”, followed by one or two letters to denote the geek’s occupation or field of study. Multi-talented geeks with more than one vocational training should denote their myriad of talents with a slash between each vocation (example: GCS/MU/TW). To start a code, a geek must declare himself or herself to be a geek. To do this, we start the code with a “G” to denote “GEEK”, followed by one or two letters to denote the geek’s occupation or field of study. Multi-talented geeks with more than one vocational training should denote their myriad of talents with a slash between each vocation (example: GCS/MU/TW).
``` ```
GB — Geek of Business GB = Geek of Business
GC — Geek of Classics GC = Geek of Classics
GCA — Geek of Commercial Arts GCA = Geek of Commercial Arts
GCM — Geek of Computer Management GCM = Geek of Computer Management
GCS — Geek of Computer Science GCS = Geek of Computer Science
GCC — Geek of Communications GCC = Geek of Communications
GE — Geek of Engineering GE = Geek of Engineering
GED — Geek of Education GED = Geek of Education
GFA — Geek of Fine Arts GFA = Geek of Fine Arts
GG — Geek of Government GG = Geek of Government
GH — Geek of Humanities GH = Geek of Humanities
GIT — Geek of Information Technology GIT = Geek of Information Technology
GJ — Geek of Jurisprudence (Law) GJ = Geek of Jurisprudence (Law)
GLS — Geek of Library Science GLS = Geek of Library Science
GL — Geek of Literature GL = Geek of Literature
GMC — Geek of Mass Communications GMC = Geek of Mass Communications
GM — Geek of Math GM = Geek of Math
GMD — Geek of Medicine GMD = Geek of Medicine
GMU — Geek of Music GMU = Geek of Music
GPA — Geek of Performing Arts GPA = Geek of Performing Arts
GP — Geek of Philosophy GP = Geek of Philosophy
GS — Geek of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) GS = Geek of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.)
GSS — Geek of Social Science (Psychology, Sociology, etc.) GSS = Geek of Social Science (Psychology, Sociology, etc.)
GTW — Geek of Technical Writing GTW = Geek of Technical Writing
GO — Geek of Other. Some types of geeks deviate from the normal geek activities. This is encouraged as true geeks come from all walks of life. GO = Geek of Other. Some types of geeks deviate from the normal geek activities. This is encouraged as true geeks come from all walks of life.
GU — Geek of ‘Undecided’. This is a popular vocation with incoming freshmen. GU = Geek of ‘Undecided’. This is a popular vocation with incoming freshmen.
G! — Geek of no qualifications nor interests; likely, cannot exist G! = Geek of no qualifications nor interests; likely, cannot exist
GAT — Geek of All Trades. For those geeks that can do anything and everything. GAT usually precludes the use of other vocational descriptors. GAT = Geek of All Trades. For those geeks that can do anything and everything. GAT usually precludes the use of other vocational descriptors.
``` ```
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The only way to become a true geek is through practice and experience. To this end, your age becomes an important part of your geekiness. Use the qualifiers below to show your age (in Terran years). Base 10 , wise guys. The only way to become a true geek is through practice and experience. To this end, your age becomes an important part of your geekiness. Use the qualifiers below to show your age (in Terran years). Base 10 , wise guys.
``` ```
a+++ 60 and up a++++ = 60 and up
a++ 50-59 a+++ = 50-59
a+ 40-49 a++ = 40-49
a 30-39 a+ = 30-39
a- 25-29 a = 25-29
a– 20-24 a- = 20-24
a— 15-19 a-- = 15-19
a—- 10-14 a--- = 10-14
a—– 9 and under (Geek in training?) a---- = 9 and under (Geek in training?)
a? immortal a? = immortal
!a it’s none of your business how old I am !a = it’s none of your business how old I am
In addition, if you wish to give your exact age, you can place the number after the ‘a’ identifier. For example: a42 In addition, if you wish to give your exact age, you can place the number after the ‘a’ identifier. For example: a42
``` ```
#### b – beardliness/facial hair #### b – beardliness/facial hair
As facial hair plays some sort of role in geek space, serving as an expression of style, countercultural proclivities, etc. etc. and [unix beards](http://www.usenix.org.uk/content/unix_beards.html) being a thing we give it a category here despite its irrelevance to some fraction of the population. Also it lets us start off with ‘abcd’ for age/beard/clothing/dimensions As facial hair plays some sort of role in geek space, serving as an expression of style, countercultural proclivities, etc. etc. and [unix beards](http://www.usenix.org.uk/content/unix_beards.html) being a thing we give it a category here despite its irrelevance to some fraction of the population. Also it lets us start off with ‘abcd’ for age/beard/clothing/dimensions
``` ```
b – beard b = beard
bm – mustache bm = mustache
bs – sideburns bs = sideburns
bb – bushy eyebrows bb = bushy eyebrows
``` ```
Thus b++/bm++ means impressive beard with equally consequential mustachio. Leave blank for no facial hair. Thus b++/bm++ means impressive beard with equally consequential mustachio. Leave blank for no facial hair.
#### c – Clothing #### c – Clothing
``` ```
c++ I tend to wear conservative dress such as a business suit or worse, a tie. c++ = I tend to wear conservative dress such as a business suit or worse, a tie.
c+ Good leisure-wear. Slacks, button-shirt, etc. No jeans, tennis shoes, or t-shirts. c+ = Good leisure-wear. Slacks, button-shirt, etc. No jeans, tennis shoes, or t-shirts.
c I dress a lot like those found in catalog ads. Bland, boring, without life or meaning. c = I dress a lot like those found in catalog ads. Bland, boring, without life or meaning.
c- I’m usually in jeans and a t-shirt. c- = I’m usually in jeans and a t-shirt.
c– My t-shirts go a step further and have a trendy political message on them. c-- = My t-shirts go a step further and have a trendy political message on them.
c— Punk dresser, including, but not limited to, torn jeans and shirts, body piercings, and prominent tattoos. c--- = Punk dresser, including, but not limited to, torn jeans and shirts, body piercings, and prominent tattoos.
cx Cross Dresser cx = Cross Dresser
c? I have no idea what I am wearing right now, let alone what I wore yesterday. c? = I have no idea what I am wearing right now, let alone what I wore yesterday.
!c No clothing. Quite a fashion statement, don’t you think? !c = No clothing. Quite a fashion statement, don’t you think?
cpu I wear the same clothes all the time, no matter the occasion, forgetting to do laundry between wearings. cpu = I wear the same clothes all the time, no matter the occasion, forgetting to do laundry between wearings.
``` ```
#### d – dimensions #### d – dimensions
Geeks come in many shapes and sizes. Shape code is divided into two parts delimited by a colon, the first indicating vertical, and the second horizontal extent. Thus d+++:--- indicates extremely tall and thin. Geeks come in many shapes and sizes. Shape code is divided into two parts delimited by a colon, the first indicating vertical, and the second horizontal extent. Thus d+++:--- indicates extremely tall and thin.
``` ```
d+++:+++ I usually have to duck through doors/I take up three movie seats. d+++:+++ = I usually have to duck through doors/I take up three movie seats.
d++:++ I’m a basketball/linebacker candidate. d++:++ = I’m a basketball/linebacker candidate.
d+:+ I’m a little taller/rounder than most. d+:+ = I’m a little taller/rounder than most.
d: I’m an average geek d: = I’m an average geek
d-:- I look up to most people. Everyone tells me to gain a few pounds. d-:- = I look up to most people. Everyone tells me to gain a few pounds.
d–:– I look up to damn near everybody. I tend to have to fight against a strong breeze. d--:-- = I look up to damn near everybody. I tend to have to fight against a strong breeze.
d—:— I take a phone book with me when I go out so I can see to eat dinner. My bones are poking through my skin. d---:--- = I take a phone book with me when I go out so I can see to eat dinner. My bones are poking through my skin.
``` ```
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Most geeks identify themselves by their use of computers and computer networks. In order to quantify your geekiness level on computers, consult the following (consider the term ‘computers’ synonymous with ‘computer network’). This category represents “general” computer aptitude. Categories below will get into specifics. Most geeks identify themselves by their use of computers and computer networks. In order to quantify your geekiness level on computers, consult the following (consider the term ‘computers’ synonymous with ‘computer network’). This category represents “general” computer aptitude. Categories below will get into specifics.
``` ```
C++++ I’ll be first in line to get the new cybernetic interface installed into my skull. C++++ = I’ll be first in line to get the new cybernetic interface installed into my skull.
C+++ You mean there is life outside of Internet? You’re shittin’ me! I haven’t dragged myself to class in weeks. C+++ = You mean there is life outside of Internet? You’re shittin’ me! I haven’t dragged myself to class in weeks.
C++ Computers are a large part of my existence. I code in at least one language C++ = Computers are a large part of my existence. I code in at least one language
C+ Computers are fun and I enjoy using them. C+ = Computers are fun and I enjoy using them.
C Computers are a tool, nothing more. I use it when it serves my purpose. C = Computers are a tool, nothing more. I use it when it serves my purpose.
C- Anything more complicated than my calculator and I’m screwed. C- = Anything more complicated than my calculator and I’m screwed.
C– Where’s the on switch? C-- = Where’s the on switch?
C— If you even mention computers, I will rip your head off! C--- = If you even mention computers, I will rip your head off!
``` ```
#### U – UNIX #### U – UNIX
It seems that a Unix-based operating system is the OS of choice among most geeks. In addition to telling us about your Unix abilities, you can also show which specific Unix OS you are using. To accomplish this, you include a letter showing the brand with your rating. For example: UL++++ would indicate a sysadmin running Linux. It seems that a Unix-based operating system is the OS of choice among most geeks. In addition to telling us about your Unix abilities, you can also show which specific Unix OS you are using. To accomplish this, you include a letter showing the brand with your rating. For example: UL++++ would indicate a sysadmin running Linux.
U – Unix U = Unix
UL – Linux UL = Linux
ULR – RPM ULA = Arch
ULRC – cwntos ULAP = Pacman
ULRF – fedora ULD = Debian
ULRO – opensuse ULDU = ubuntu
ULRU – urpmi ULDUM = Linux Mint
ULRA – apt-rpm ULDU* = 3rd party/discontinued ubuntu
ULD – Debian ULDD = Deepin
ULDU – ubuntu ULF = Fedora
ULDUX 3rd party/discontinued ubuntu ULRH = Red Hat Enterprise Linux
ULDM – Mepis ULRC = Centos
ULDK – Knoppix ULRO = OpenSUSE
ULP – Pacman ULG = Gentoo
ULG – Gentoo ULGC = ChromeOS / ChromiumOS
ULS – slackware ULS = Slackware
UL* – other UL* = other
US – Sun OS/Solaris US = Sun OS/Solaris
UA – AIX UA = AIX
UH – HPUX UH = HPUX
UI – IRIX UI = IRIX
UC – SCO Unix UC = SCO Unix
U* – Some other one not listed U* = Some other one not listed
some examples some examples
``` ```
U++++ I am the sysadmin. If you try and crack my machine don’t be surprised if the municipal works department gets an “accidental” computer-generated order to put start a new landfill on your front lawn or your quota is reduced to 4K. U++++ = I am the sysadmin. If you try and crack my machine don’t be surprised if the municipal works department gets an “accidental” computer-generated order to put start a new landfill on your front lawn or your quota is reduced to 4K.
U+++ I don’t need to crack /etc/passwd because I just modified su so that it doesn’t prompt me. The admin staff doesn’t know I’m here. U+++ = I don’t need to crack /etc/passwd because I just modified su so that it doesn’t prompt me. The admin staff doesn’t know I’m here.
U++ I’ve get the entire admin ticked off at me because I am always using all of the CPU time and trying to run programs that I don’t have access to. U++ = I’ve get the entire admin ticked off at me because I am always using all of the CPU time and trying to run programs that I don’t have access to.
U+ I enjoy shell scripting and understand the fundamental importance of the difference between ‘ and ` U+ = I enjoy shell scripting and understand the fundamental importance of the difference between ‘ and `
U I have a Unix account to do my stuff in U = I have a Unix account to do my stuff in
U- I have a VMS account. U- = I have a VMS account.
U– I’ve seen Unix and didn’t like it. DEC rules! U-- = I’ve seen Unix and didn’t like it. DEC rules!
U— Unix geeks are actually nerds in disguise. U--- = Unix geeks are actually nerds in disguise.
``` ```
#### L – Programming languages . #### L – Programming languages .
List a series of languages and your facility/opinion thereupon, for example Lp++/R+ would indicate high proficiency in python and above average knowledge of R. List a series of languages and your facility/opinion thereupon, for example Lp++/R+ would indicate high proficiency in python and above average knowledge of R.
``` ```
Lj – java Lj = java
LC – C programming lang LC = C programming lang
LCpp – C plus plus LCpp = C plus plus
LC# – C sharp LC# = C sharp
Lvb – visual basic Lvb = visual basic
Lp – Python Lp = Python
Ljs – javascript Ljs = Javascript
Lphp – php Lphp = php
LOC – objective C LOC = objective C
Lsql – sql Lsql = sql
LP – Perl LP = Perl
LRu – Ruby LRu = Ruby
LM – matlab LM = matlab
Lasm – assembly Lasm = assembly
Lgo – go Lgo = go
LR – R LR = R
```` ````
For example: For example:
``` ```
Lp+++ I am Guido Lp+++ = I am Guido
Lp++ I maintain/contribute to the python code base Lp++ = I maintain/contribute to the python code base
Lp+ I am a pythonista – love python and use it all the time , consider whether things I say are ‘pythonic’ Lp+ = I am a pythonista – love python and use it all the time , consider whether things I say are ‘pythonic’
Lp I am neutral on python , its ok for some things. Lp = I am neutral on python , its ok for some things.
Lp- Python is for hobbies Lp- = Python is for hobbies
Lp– I do not like python, it is an ugly aberration for people incapable of grasping the subtle power of [C|Lisp|assembly] Lp-- = I do not like python, it is an ugly aberration for people incapable of grasping the subtle power of [C|Lisp|assembly]
``` ```
#### G: - github handle #### G: - github handle
Your github username, after the G: If you use bitbucket use GB: instead, if some other public repo write the name like Gbeanstalk:rutman. E.g. Your github username, after the G: If you use bitbucket use GB: instead, if some other public repo write the name like Gbeanstalk:rutman. E.g.
``` ```
G:jeremy-rutman G:exarobibliologist
``` ```
#### FE – Frontend #### FE – Frontend
``` ```
FE++ FE++ = I am a java bean
I am a java bean FE-- = I couldnt care less about the 'user experience'; users can be approximated using Bayesian techniques
FE--
I couldnt care less about the 'user experience'; users can be approximated using Bayesian techniques
``` ```
#### BE – Backend #### BE – Backend
``` ```
BE+++ I wrote my own database system as current performance limitations were irking me BE+++ = I wrote my own database system as current performance limitations were irking me
BE--- Keep the dirty stuff under the hood, building a cool GUI is where its at BE--- = Keep the dirty stuff under the hood, building a cool GUI is where its at
``` ```
#### M – Macintosh #### M – Macintosh
Many geeks have abandoned the character-based computer altogether and moved over to the Macintosh. It in important to give notification of your Mac rating. Many geeks have abandoned the character-based computer altogether and moved over to the Macintosh. It in important to give notification of your Mac rating.
``` ```
M++ I am a Mac guru. Anything those DOS putzes and Unix nerds can do, I can do better, and if not, I’ll write the damn software to do it. M++ = I am a Mac guru. Anything those DOS putzes and Unix nerds can do, I can do better, and if not, I’ll write the damn software to do it.
M+ A Mac has it’s uses and I use it quite often. M+ = A Mac has it’s uses and I use it quite often.
M I use a Mac, but I’m pretty indifferent about it. M = I use a Mac, but I’m pretty indifferent about it.
M- Macs suck. All real geeks have a character prompt. M- = Macs suck. All real geeks have a character prompt.
M– Macs do more than suck. They make a user stupid by allowing them to use the system without knowing what they are doing. Mac weenies have lower IQs than the fuzz in my navel. M-- = Macs do more than suck. They make a user stupid by allowing them to use the system without knowing what they are doing. Mac weenies have lower IQs than the fuzz in my navel.
``` ```
#### PGP #### PGP
Pretty Good Privacy (aka PGP) is a program available on many platforms that will encrypt files so that prying eyes (particularly governmental) can’t look at them. Pretty Good Privacy (aka PGP) is a program available on many platforms that will encrypt files so that prying eyes (particularly governmental) can’t look at them.
``` ```
PGP++++ I am Philip Zimmerman PGP++++ = I am Philip Zimmerman
PGP+++ I don’t send or answer mail that is not encrypted, or at the very least signed. If you are reading this without decrypting it first, something is wrong. IT DIDN’T COME FROM ME! PGP+++ = I don’t send or answer mail that is not encrypted, or at the very least signed. If you are reading this without decrypting it first, something is wrong. IT DIDN’T COME FROM ME!
PGP++ I have the most recent version and use it regularly PGP++ = I have the most recent version and use it regularly
PGP+ “Finger me for my public key” PGP+ = “Finger me for my public key”
PGP I’ve used it, but stopped long ago. PGP = I’ve used it, but stopped long ago.
PGP- I don’t have anything to hide. PGP- = I don’t have anything to hide.
PGP– I feel that the glory of the Internet is in the anarchic, trusting environment that so nurtures the exchange of information. Encryption just bogs that down. PGP-- = I feel that the glory of the Internet is in the anarchic, trusting environment that so nurtures the exchange of information. Encryption just bogs that down.
PGP— If you support encryption on the Internet, you must be a drug dealer or terrorist or something like that. PGP--- = If you support encryption on the Internet, you must be a drug dealer or terrorist or something like that.
PGP—- Oh, here is something you all can use that is better (insert Clipper here). PGP---- = Oh, here is something you all can use that is better (insert Clipper here).
``` ```
### E – Electronics ### E – Electronics
``` ```
E+++ I am lady ada E+++ = I am lady ada
E++ I have fixed broken toasters without removing the plug, such is my skill and need for speed. E++ = I have fixed broken toasters without removing the plug, such is my skill and need for speed.
E+ I know CMOS from BJT and why a comparator is not quite equivalent to an op amp E+ = I know CMOS from BJT and why a comparator is not quite equivalent to an op amp
E-- Electrons are interesting as theoretical constructs E-- = Electrons are interesting as theoretical constructs
``` ```
#### H – Hardware #### H – Hardware
``` ```
H+++ I smithed my own chainmail from iron I smelted with ore mined by means of steam-powered equipment I created from old car parts. H+++ = I smithed my own chainmail from iron I smelted with ore mined by means of steam-powered equipment I created from old car parts.
H— I have used hammers metaphorically far more often than literally H- = I have used hammers metaphorically far more often than literally
H-- I prefer to take my laptop to the shop when the hardware acts up H-- = I prefer to take my laptop to the shop when the hardware acts up
``` ```
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For example – For example –
``` ```
PS+++ Legalize drugs! Abolish the government. “Fuck the draft!” PS+++ = Legalize drugs! Abolish the government. “Fuck the draft!”
PS++ I give to liberal causes. I march for gay rights. I’m a card carrying member of the ACLU. Keep abortion safe and legal. PS++ = I give to liberal causes. I march for gay rights. I’m a card carrying member of the ACLU. Keep abortion safe and legal.
PS+ My whole concept of liberalism is that nobody has the right to tell anybody else what to do, on either side of the political fence. If you don’t like it, turn the bloody channel. PS+ = My whole concept of liberalism is that nobody has the right to tell anybody else what to do, on either side of the political fence. If you don’t like it, turn the bloody channel.
PS I really don’t have an opinion; nobody’s messing with my freedoms right now. PS = I really don’t have an opinion; nobody’s messing with my freedoms right now.
PS- Label records! Keep dirty stuff off the TV and the Internet. PS- = Label records! Keep dirty stuff off the TV and the Internet.
PS– Oppose sex education, abortion rights, gay rights. Rush Limbaugh is my spokesman. PS-- = Oppose sex education, abortion rights, gay rights. Rush Limbaugh is my spokesman.
PS— Repent left-wing sinners and change your wicked evil ways. Buchanan/Robertson in ’96. PS--- = Repent left-wing sinners and change your wicked evil ways. Buchanan/Robertson in ’96.
``` ```
#### PE – Politics and Economic Issues #### PE – Politics and Economic Issues
Note this category has been reversed as of v4 to maintain the loose left+ and right- association from the PS category. Note this category has been reversed as of v4 to maintain the loose left+ and right- association from the PS category.
``` ```
PE+++ Capitalism is evil! Government should provide the services we really need. Nobody should be rich.PE++ PE+++ = Capitalism is evil! Government should provide the services we really need. Nobody should be rich.
Keep the government off the backs of businesses. Deregulate as much as possible. PE++ = Keep the government off the backs of businesses. Deregulate as much as possible.
PE+ Distrust both government and business. PE = Distrust both government and business.
PE It’s ok to increase government spending, so we can help more poor people. Tax the rich! Cut the defense budget! PE- = It’s ok to increase government spending, so we can help more poor people. Tax the rich! Cut the defense budget!
PE- Balance the budget with spending cuts and an amendment. PE-- = Balance the budget with spending cuts and an amendment.
PE– Abolish antitrust legislation. Raise taxes on everyone but the rich so that the money can trickle-down to the masses. PE--- = Abolish antitrust legislation. Raise taxes on everyone but the rich so that the money can trickle-down to the masses.
``` ```
### ENTERTAINMENT ### ENTERTAINMENT
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List what you think of a given series List what you think of a given series
``` ```
TD – doctorwho TD = Doctor Who
TR&M – rick&MORTY TR&M = rick&MORTY
TF – firefly TF = Firefly
TS – stargate TS = Stargate
TTBB – the big bang TSa = Stargate Atlantis
TB – Babylon5 TSu = Stargate Universe
TI – ‘In search of…’ with Leonard Nimoy TBBT = The Big Bang Theory
TM – monty python (series/films) TB5 = Babylon5
TMM – mad max TI = ‘In search of…’ with Leonard Nimoy
TSW – star wars franchise TM = Monty Python (series/films)
TG – game of thrones TMM = Mad Max
TLOTR – lord of the rings TSW = Star Wars
TL – lost TSWcw = Star Wars Clone Wars
Tt – star trek TGT = Game of Thrones
TLOTR = Lord of the Rings
TL = Lost
Tt = Star Trek
```` ````
Exemplary Star Trek info Exemplary Star Trek info
``` ```
Tt+++ It’s not just a TV show, it’s a religion. I know all about warp field dynamics and the principles behind the transporter. I have memorized the TECH manual. I speak Klingon. I go to cons with Vulcan ears on. I have no life. Tt+++ = It’s not just a TV show, it’s a religion. I know all about warp field dynamics and the principles behind the transporter. I have memorized the TECH manual. I speak Klingon. I go to cons with Vulcan ears on. I have no life.
Tt++ It’s the best show around. I have all the episodes and the movies on tape and can quote entire scenes verbatim. I’ve built a few of the model kits too. But you’ll never catch me at one of those conventions. Those people are kooks. Tt++ = It’s the best show around. I have all the episodes and the movies on tape and can quote entire scenes verbatim. I’ve built a few of the model kits too. But you’ll never catch me at one of those conventions. Those people are kooks.
Tt+ It’s a damn fine TV show and is one of the only things good on television any more. Tt+ = It’s a damn fine TV show and is one of the only things good on television any more.
Tt It’s just another TV show Tt = It’s just another TV show
Tt- Maybe it is just me, but I have no idea what the big deal with Star Trek is. Perhaps I’m missing something but I just think it is bad drama. Tt- = Maybe it is just me, but I have no idea what the big deal with Star Trek is. Perhaps I’m missing something but I just think it is bad drama.
Tt– Star Trek is just another Space Opera. William Shatner isn’t an actor, he’s a poser! And what’s with this Jean-Luc Picard? A Frenchman with a British accent? Come on. Isn’t Voyager just a rehash of Lost in Space? Has Sisko even breathed in the last two seasons? Come on. I’d only watch this show if my remote control broke. Tt-- = Star Trek is just another Space Opera. William Shatner isn’t an actor, he’s a poser! And what’s with this Jean-Luc Picard? A Frenchman with a British accent? Come on. Isn’t Voyager just a rehash of Lost in Space? Has Sisko even breathed in the last two seasons? Come on. I’d only watch this show if my remote control broke.
Tt— Star Trek SUCKS! It is the worst crap I have ever seen! Hey, all you trekkies out there, GET A LIFE! (William Shatner is a t—) Tt--- = Star Trek SUCKS! It is the worst crap I have ever seen! Hey, all you trekkies out there, GET A LIFE! (William Shatner is a t—)
```` ````
#### R – Role Playing #### R – Role Playing
Role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons have long been a part of the traditional geek life. Because geeks often become so involved in their role-playing that they lose touch with reality, include one of the following role-playing codes. Role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons have long been a part of the traditional geek life. Because geeks often become so involved in their role-playing that they lose touch with reality, include one of the following role-playing codes.
``` ```
R+++ I’ve written and published my own gaming materials. R+++ = I’ve written and published my own gaming materials.
R++ There is no life outside the role of the die. I know all of piddly rules of (chosen game). _MY_ own warped rules scare the rest of the players. R++ = There is no life outside the role of the die. I know all of piddly rules of (chosen game). _MY_ own warped rules scare the rest of the players.
R+ I’ve got my weekly sessions set up and a character that I know better than I know myself. R+ = I’ve got my weekly sessions set up and a character that I know better than I know myself.
R Role-Playing? That’s just something to do to kill a Saturday afternoon R = Role-Playing? That’s just something to do to kill a Saturday afternoon
R- Gosh, what an utter waste of time! R- = Gosh, what an utter waste of time!
R– Role-Players are instruments of pure evil. R-- = Role-Players are instruments of pure evil.
R— I work for T$R. R--- = I work for T$R.
R* I thought life WAS role-playing? R* = I thought life WAS role-playing?
``` ```
#### B – Books #### B – Books
In addition (or maybe on the other hand), many geeks have lives that revolve around books. In addition (or maybe on the other hand), many geeks have lives that revolve around books.
``` ```
B++++ I read a book a day. I have library cards in three states. I have discount cards from every major bookstore. I’ve ordered books from another country to get my Favorite Author Fix. B++++ = I read a book a day. I have library cards in three states. I have discount cards from every major bookstore. I’ve ordered books from another country to get my Favorite Author Fix.
B+++ I consume a few books a week as part of a staple diet. B+++ = I consume a few books a week as part of a staple diet.
B++ I find the time to get through at least one new book a month. B++ = I find the time to get through at least one new book a month.
B+ I enjoy reading, but don’t get the time very often. B+ = I enjoy reading, but don’t get the time very often.
B I read the newspaper and the occasional book. B = I read the newspaper and the occasional book.
B- I read when there is no other way to get the information. B- = I read when there is no other way to get the information.
B– I did not actually READ the geek code, I just had someone tell me. B-- = I did not actually READ the geek code, I just had someone tell me.
``` ```
#### k – Comics #### k – Comics
Subcategories – Subcategories –
``` ```
kD – Dilbert kD = Dilbert
kX – XKCD kX = XKCD
kM – Manga kM = Manga
kM! = Hentai
``` ```
### LIFESTYLE ### LIFESTYLE
Geeks, unlike the lower lifeforms known as nerds, have lives. They have things to do that are in the outside world. Of course, this is usually done with other geeks, but that’s not the point. The point is,, that geeks are not necessarily the outcasts society often believes they are. The fact is that society isn’t kool enough to be included in our activities. Geeks, unlike the lower lifeforms known as nerds, have lives. They have things to do that are in the outside world. Of course, this is usually done with other geeks, but that’s not the point. The point is,, that geeks are not necessarily the outcasts society often believes they are. The fact is that society isn’t kool enough to be included in our activities.
#### mbti - Personality
Most geeks have at one time or other taken a Myers & Briggs Type Indicator test. If you want to, include your letters in the code here.
#### e - Education #### e - Education
All geeks have a varying amount of education. All geeks have a varying amount of education.
``` ```
e+++++ I am Stephen Hawking e+++++ = I am Stephen Hawking
e++++ Managed to get my Ph.D. e++++ = Managed to get my Ph.D.
e+++ Got a Masters degree e+++ = Got a Masters degree
e++ Got a Bachelors degree e++ = Got a Bachelors degree
e+ Got an Associates degree e+ = Got an Associates degree
e Finished High School e = Finished High School
e- Haven’t finished High School e- = Haven’t finished High School
e– Haven’t even entered High School e-- = Haven’t even entered High School
e* I learned everything there is to know about life from the “Hitchhiker’s Trilogy”. e* = I learned everything there is to know about life from the “Hitchhiker’s Trilogy”.
``` ```
#### Housing #### Housing
Tell us about your geeky home. Tell us about your geeky home.
``` ```
h++ Living in a cave with 47 computers and an Internet feed, located near a Dominoes pizza. See !d. h++ = Living in a cave with 47 computers and an Internet feed, located near a Dominoes pizza. See !d.
h+ Living alone, get out once a week to buy food, no more than once a month to do laundry. All surfaces covered. h+ = Living alone, get out once a week to buy food, no more than once a month to do laundry. All surfaces covered.
h Friends come over to visit every once in a while to talk about Geek things. There is a place for them to sit. h = Friends come over to visit every once in a while to talk about Geek things. There is a place for them to sit.
h- Living with one or more registered Geeks. h- = Living with one or more registered Geeks.
h– Living with one or more people who know nothing about being a Geek and refuse to watch Babylon 5. h-- = Living with one or more people who know nothing about being a Geek and refuse to watch Babylon 5.
h— Married, (persons living romantically with someone might as well label themselves h—, you’re as good as there already.) h--- = Married, (persons living romantically with someone might as well label themselves h—, you’re as good as there already.)
h-- Married with children – Al Bundy can sympathize h---- = Married with children – Al Bundy can sympathize
h! I am stuck living with my parents! h! I am stuck living with my parents!
h* I’m not sure where I live anymore. This lab/workplace seems like home to me. h* I’m not sure where I live anymore. This lab/workplace seems like home to me.
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#### Relationships #### Relationships
While many geeks are highly successful at having relationships, a good many more are not. Give us the gritty details. While many geeks are highly successful at having relationships, a good many more are not. Give us the gritty details.
``` ```
r+++ Found someone, dated, and am now married. r+++ = Found someone, dated, and am now married.
r++ I’ve dated my current S.O. for a long time. r++ = I’ve dated my current S.O. for a long time.
r+ I date frequently, bouncing from one relationship to another. r+ = I date frequently, bouncing from one relationship to another.
r I date periodically. r = I date periodically.
r- I have difficulty maintaining a relationship. r- = I have difficulty maintaining a relationship.
r– People just aren’t interested in dating me. r-- = People just aren’t interested in dating me.
r— I’m beginning to think that I’m a leper or something, the way people avoid me like the plague. r--- = I’m beginning to think that I’m a leper or something, the way people avoid me like the plague.
!r I’ve never had a relationship, OR not for public consumption !r = I’ve never had a relationship, OR not for public consumption
r* signifying membership in the SBCA (Sour Bachelor(ette)’s Club of America). The motto is ‘Bitter, but not Desperate’. First founded at Caltech. r* = signifying membership in the SBCA (Sour Bachelor(ette)’s Club of America). The motto is ‘Bitter, but not Desperate’. First founded at Caltech.
r% I was going out with someone, but the asshole dumped me. r% = I was going out with someone, but the asshole dumped me.
``` ```
#### Sex #### Sex
Geeks have traditionally had problems with sex (ie, they never have any). Because geeks are so wrapped up in their sexuality (or lack of sexuality for that matter), it is important that the geek be willing to quantify their sexual experiences. Geeks have traditionally had problems with sex (ie, they never have any). Because geeks are so wrapped up in their sexuality (or lack of sexuality for that matter), it is important that the geek be willing to quantify their sexual experiences.
This code also is used to denote the gender of the geek. Females use ‘x’ in this category, while males use ‘y’. Those that do not wish to disclose their gender can use ‘z’. For example: This code also is used to denote the gender of the geek. Females use ‘x’ in this category, while males use ‘y’. Non-binary or those that do not wish to disclose their gender can use ‘z’. For example:
``` ```
x+ — A female who has had sex x+ = A female who has had sex
y+ — A male who has had sex. y+ = A male who has had sex.
z+ — A person (gender undisclosed) who has had sex. z+ = A person (gender undisclosed, or non-binary) who has had sex.
!z neither my sex nor my sex life are any of your beeswax !z = neither my sex nor my sex life are any of your beeswax
``` ```
Some examples Some examples
``` ```
x+++++ I am Madonna x+++++ = I am Madonna
y++++ I'm a guy with a few little rug rats to prove I’ve been there. Besides, with kids around, who has time for sex? y++++ = I'm a guy with a few little rug rats to prove I’ve been there. Besides, with kids around, who has time for sex?
z+++ I’m married, so I can get it (theoretically) whenever I want. z+++ = I’m married, so I can get it (theoretically) whenever I want.
z++ I was once referred to as ‘easy’. I have no idea where that might have come from though. z++ = I was once referred to as ‘easy’. I have no idea where that might have come from though.
z+ I’ve had real, live sex. z+ = I’ve had real, live sex.
z I’ve had sex. Oh! You mean with someone else? Then no. z = I’ve had sex. Oh! You mean with someone else? Then no.
z- Not having sex by choice. z- = Not having sex by choice.
z– Not having sex because I just can’t get any… z-- = Not having sex because I just can’t get any…
z— Not having sex because I’m a nun or a priest. z--- = Not having sex because I’m a nun or a priest.
z* I’m a pervert. z* = I’m a pervert.
z** I’ve been known to make perverts look like angels. z** = I’ve been known to make perverts look like angels.
!z It’s none of your business what my sex life is like ! !z = It’s none of your business what my sex life is like !
z? Sex? What’s that? I’ve had no sexual experiences. z? = Sex? What’s that? I’ve had no sexual experiences.
z>+ Desperate for experience z>+ = Desperate for experience
``` ```
CHANGELIST – What remains: CHANGELIST – What remains:
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Books Books
The Geek Code The Geek Code
Lifestyle Lifestyle
MBTI
Education Education
Relationships Relationships
Sex Sex
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New New
Computers – programming languages MBTI
Computers – Front End
Computers – Back End
Entertainment – movies/tvshows/series
Entertainment – comics
Hardware