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@@ -38,16 +38,27 @@ G+++++ e++ h r– y++**
 A few special characters allow for the (ultimately wrong but practically useful) notion that geeks can seldom be strictly quantified.
 
 @
+
 for this variable, said trait is not very rigid, may change with time or with individual interaction. For example, Geeks who happen to very much enjoy Star Trek: The Next Generation, but dislike the old 60’s series might list themselves as t++@.
+
 ()
+
 for indicating “cross-overs” or ranges. Geeks who go from C+ to C— depending on the situation (i.e. mostly “C+”) could use C+(—). @ is different from () in that () has finite limits within the category, while @ ranges all over.
+
 >
+
 for ‘wannabe’ ratings. Indicating that while the geek is currently at one rating, they are striving to reach another. For example, C++>$ indicating a geek that is currently computer savvy, but wants to someday make money at it.
+
 $
+
 Indicates that this particular category is done for a living. For example, UL+++$ indicates that the person utilizes Unix and gets paid for it. Quite a lucky geek, for sure.
+
 ?
+
 Unless stated otherwise within the specific category, the ? is placed after the category identifier and indicates that the geek has no knowledge about that specific category. For example, a person that has never even heard of Babylon 5, would list their Babylon 5 category as 5?
+
 !
+
 Placed BEFORE the category. Unless stated otherwise, indicates that the person refuses to participate in this category. This is unlike the ? variable as the ? indicates lack of knowledge, while the ! indicates stubborn refusal to participate. For example, !E would be a person that just plain refuses to have anything to do with Emacs, while E? would be a person that doesn’t even know what Emacs is.
 
 ## The categories
@@ -195,7 +206,7 @@ It seems that a Unix-based operating system is the OS of choice among most geeks
         UI – IRIX
         UC – SCO Unix
         U* – Some other one not listed
-some exaples
+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 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.
@@ -207,9 +218,10 @@ U– I’ve seen Unix and didn’t like it. DEC rules!
 U— Unix geeks are actually nerds in disguise.
 ```
 
-L – Programming languages .
+#### L – Programming languages .
 In v4 you can list a series of languages and your opinions/stance thereupon, for example Lp++/R+ would indicate high proficiency in python and above average knowledge of R.
 
+```
 Lj – java
 LC – C programming lang
 LCpp – C plus plus
@@ -226,136 +238,107 @@ LM – matlab
 Lasm – assembly
 Lgo – go
 LR – R
-
+````
-For example
+For example:
-Lp+++
+```
-I am Guido
+Lp+++  I am Guido
-Lp++
+Lp++  I maintain/contribute to the python code base
-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+
+Lp  I am neutral on python , its ok for some things.
-I am a pythonista – love python and use it all the time , consider whether things I say are ‘pythonic’
+Lp- Python is for hobbies
-Lp
+Lp– I do not like python, it is an ugly aberration for people incapable of grasping the subtle power of [C|Lisp|assembly]
-I am neutral on python , its ok for some things.
+```
-Lp-
+#### F – Frontend
-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]
-
-F – Frontend
-
 F++
 I am a java bean
+F--
+I couldnt care less about the 'user experience'; users can be approximated using Bayesian techniques
+```
+#### B – Backend
+```
+B+++ I wrote my own database system as current performance limitations were irking me
+B--- Keep the dirty stuff under the hood, building a cool GUI is where its at
+```
 
-B – Backend
+#### M – Macintosh
-
-B+++
-I wrote my own database system as current performance limitations were irking me
-
-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.
+'''
+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  I use a Mac, but I’m pretty indifferent about it.
+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++
+#### H – Hardware
-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+
+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.
-A Mac has it’s uses and I use it quite often.
+H—   I have used hammers, but only metaphorically.
-M
+H--  I prefer to take my laptop to the shop hardware acts up 
-I use a Mac, but I’m pretty indifferent about it.
+```
-M-
+#### PGP
-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.
-
-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 have used hammers, but only metaphorically.
-
-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.
-
+```
-PGP++++
+PGP++++ I am Philip Zimmerman
-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+++
+PGP++  I have the most recent version and use it regularly
-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+  “Finger me for my public key”
-PGP++
+PGP  I’ve used it, but stopped long ago.
-I have the most recent version and use it regularly
+PGP-  I don’t have anything to hide.
-PGP+
+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.
-“Finger me for my public key”
+PGP—  If you support encryption on the Internet, you must be a drug dealer or terrorist or something like that.
-PGP
+PGP—-  Oh, here is something you all can use that is better (insert Clipper here).
-I’ve used it, but stopped long ago.
+```
-PGP-
+### E – Electronics
-I don’t have anything to hide.
+```
-PGP–
+E+++  I am lady ada
-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.
+E++  I have fixed broken toasters without removing the plug, such is my skill and need for speed.  
-PGP—
+E+   I know CMOS from BJT and why a comparator is not quite equivalent to an op amp
-If you support encryption on the Internet, you must be a drug dealer or terrorist or something like that.
+E-- Electrons are interesting as theoretical constructs
-PGP—-
+```
-Oh, here is something you all can use that is better (insert Clipper here).
+### P – POLITICS
-
-E – Electronics
-
-E+++
-I am lady ada
-
-E++
-I have fixed broken toasters without removing the plug, such is my skill and need for speed.  
-
-P – POLITICS
 
 The last few years has seen the rise of the political geek. This phenomena is little understood, but some theorize that it has come about because of the popular media’s attempts to demonize the Internet and computer use in general, and the government’s willingness to go along with it. Others propose that the aging geek population has simply started taking an interest in the world around them. Some support the “Sun Spot” theory. As of v4 some new subcategories are added to the PS and PE categories.
 
-PS – Political and Social Issues
+#### PS – Political and Social Issues
-Rate where, in general, your political views on different social issues fall. The + and – ratings here roughly indicate left/right on the political spectrum.
+Where, in general, your political views on different social issues fall. The + and – ratings here roughly indicate left/right on the political spectrum.
 
 Subsubcategories –
 
-PSG – green politics/sustainability/climate
+##### PSG – green politics/sustainability/climate
-PSL – civil liberties
+##### PSL – civil liberties
-PSS – gender politics
+##### PSS – gender politics
 
 For example –
-PS+++
+```
-Legalize drugs! Abolish the government. “Fuck the draft!”
+PS+++ Legalize drugs! Abolish the government. “Fuck the draft!”
-PS++
+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.
-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+
+PS I really don’t have an opinion; nobody’s messing with my freedoms right now.
-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- Label records! Keep dirty stuff off the TV and the Internet.
-PS
+PS– Oppose sex education, abortion rights, gay rights. Rush Limbaugh is my spokesman.
-I really don’t have an opinion; nobody’s messing with my freedoms right now.
+PS— Repent left-wing sinners and change your wicked evil ways. Buchanan/Robertson in ’96.
-PS-
+```
-Label records! Keep dirty stuff off the TV and the Internet.
+#### PE – Politics and Economic Issues
-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.
-
-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.
-
+```
-PE+++
+PE+++ Capitalism is evil! Government should provide the services we really need. Nobody should be rich.PE++
-Capitalism is evil! Government should provide the services we really need. Nobody should be rich.PE++
 Keep the government off the backs of businesses. Deregulate as much as possible.
-PE+
+PE+ Distrust both government and business.
-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
+PE- Balance the budget with spending cuts and an amendment.
-It’s ok to increase government spending, so we can help more poor people. Tax the rich! Cut the defense budget!
+PE– Abolish antitrust legislation. Raise taxes on everyone but the rich so that the money can trickle-down to the masses.
-PE-
+```
-Balance the budget with spending cuts and an amendment.
+### ENTERTAINMENT
-PE–
-Abolish antitrust legislation. Raise taxes on everyone but the rich so that the money can trickle-down to the masses.
-
-ENTERTAINMENT
 
 Geeks love to play. No matter their age, all geeks enjoy playing. Of course, the object of this entertainment takes a myriad of different forms. What is it that pushes a geek to play? Is it simply a desire to relive their childhood? Or perhaps there is a piece of geeky genetic code that requires intellectual stimulation. Who knows, maybe it’s a Freudian thing…
 
 In v4, tv/series are given its own category other than star trek which remains for backwards compatibility.
 
-T – TV shows/series/movies
+#### T – TV shows/series/movies
 List what you think of a given series
 
+```
 TD – doctorwho
 TR&M – rick&MORTY
 TF – firefly
@@ -370,203 +353,118 @@ TG – game of thrones
 TLOTR – lord of the rings
 TL – lost
 Tt – star trek
-
+````
 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++
+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.
-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+
+Tt It’s just another TV show
-It’s a damn fine TV show and is one of the only things good on television any more.
+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
+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.
-It’s just another TV show
+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-
+````
-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.
+#### R – Role Playing
-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—)
-
-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.
-
+```
-R+++
+R+++ I’ve written and published my own gaming materials.
-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++
+R+ I’ve got my weekly sessions set up and a character that I know better than I know myself.
-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 Role-Playing? That’s just something to do to kill a Saturday afternoon
-R+
+R- Gosh, what an utter waste of time!
-I’ve got my weekly sessions set up and a character that I know better than I know myself.
+R– Role-Players are instruments of pure evil.
-R
+R— I work for T$R.
-Role-Playing? That’s just something to do to kill a Saturday afternoon
+R* I thought life WAS role-playing?
-R-
+```
-Gosh, what an utter waste of time!
+#### B – Books
-R–
-Role-Players are instruments of pure evil.
-R—
-I work for T$R.
-
-R*
-I thought life WAS role-playing?
-
-b – 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+++
+b+++ I consume a few books a week as part of a staple diet.
-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++
+b+ I enjoy reading, but don’t get the time very often.
-I find the time to get through at least one new book a month.
+b I read the newspaper and the occasional book.
-b+
+b- I read when there is no other way to get the information.
-I enjoy reading, but don’t get the time very often.
+b– I did not actually READ the geek code, I just had someone tell me.
-b
+```
-I read the newspaper and the occasional book.
+#### k – Comics
-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.
-
-c – Comics
 Subcategories –
     D – Dilbert
     X – XKCD
     M – Manga
 
-G – The Geek Code
+### LIFESTYLE
-
-G+++++
-I am Robert Hayden
-G++++
-I have made a suggestion for future versions of the code (note that making a suggestion just to get a G++++ rating doesn’t count, you also have to at least qualify for a G+++ rating 🙂
-G+++
-I have memorized the entire geek code, and can decode others’ codes in my head. I know by heart where to find the current version of the code on the net.
-G++
-I know what each letter means, but sometimes have to look up the specifics.
-G+
-I was once G++ (or higher), but the new versions are getting too long and too complicated.
-G
-I know what the geek code is and even did up this code.
-G-
-What a tremendous waste of time this Geek Code is.
-G–
-Not only a waste of time, but it obviously shows that this Hayden guy needs a life.
-
-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.
 
-Education
+#### e - Education
 All geeks have a varying amount of education.
-
+```
-e+++++
+e+++++ I am Stephen Hawking
-I am Stephen Hawking
+e++++ Managed to get my Ph.D.
-e++++
+e+++ Got a Masters degree
-Managed to get my Ph.D.
+e++ Got a Bachelors degree
-e+++
+e+ Got an Associates degree
-Got a Masters degree
+e Finished High School
-e++
+e- Haven’t finished High School
-Got a Bachelors degree
+e– Haven’t even entered High School
-e+
+e* I learned everything there is to know about life from the “Hitchhiker’s Trilogy”.
-Got an Associates degree
+```
-e
+#### Housing
-Finished High School
-e-
-Haven’t finished High School
-e–
-Haven’t even entered High School
-
-e*
-I learned everything there is to know about life from the “Hitchhiker’s Trilogy”.
-
-Housing
 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 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- 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— 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++
+h! I am stuck living with my parents!
-Living in a cave with 47 computers and an Internet feed, located near a Dominoes pizza. See !d.
+h* I’m not sure where I live anymore. This lab/workplace seems like home to me.
-h+
+```
-Living alone, get out once a week to buy food, no more than once a month to do laundry. All surfaces covered.
+#### Relationships
-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 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 with children – Al Bundy can sympathize
-
-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.
-
-Relationships
 While many geeks are highly successful at having relationships, a good many more are not. Give us the gritty details.
-
+```
-r+++
+r+++ Found someone, dated, and am now married.
-Found someone, dated, and am now married.
+r++ I’ve dated my current S.O. for a long time.
-r++
+r+ I date frequently, bouncing from one relationship to another.
-I’ve dated my current S.O. for a long time.
+r I date periodically.
-r+
+r- I have difficulty maintaining a relationship.
-I date frequently, bouncing from one relationship to another.
+r– People just aren’t interested in dating me.
-r
+r— I’m beginning to think that I’m a leper or something, the way people avoid me like the plague.
-I date periodically.
+!r I’ve never had a relationship, OR not for public consumption
-r-
+r* signifying membership in the SBCA (Sour Bachelor(ette)’s Club of America). The motto is ‘Bitter, but not Desperate’. First founded at Caltech.
-I have difficulty maintaining a relationship.
+r% I was going out with someone, but the asshole dumped me.
-r–
+```
-People just aren’t interested in dating me.
+#### Sex
-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.
-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.
-
-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.
 
 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:
-
+```
 x+ — A female who has had sex
 y+ — A male who has had sex.
 z+ — A person (gender undisclosed) who has had sex.
-
+```
 For those persons who do not wish to give out any details of their sex life, the use of z? (where z is the gender code) will allow you to do so.
-
+```
-z+++++
+z+++++  I am Madonna
-I am Madonna
+z++++  I have a few little rug rats to prove I’ve been there. Besides, with kids around, who has time for sex?
-z++++
+z+++  I’m married, so I can get it (theoretically) whenever I want.
-I have a few little rug rats to prove I’ve been there. Besides, with kids around, who has time for sex?
+z++  I was once referred to as ‘easy’. I have no idea where that might have come from though.
-z+++
+z+  I’ve had real, live sex.
-I’m married, so I can get it (theoretically) whenever I want.
+z  I’ve had sex. Oh! You mean with someone else? Then no.
-z++
+z-  Not having sex by choice.
-I was once referred to as ‘easy’. I have no idea where that might have come from though.
+z–  Not having sex because I just can’t get any…
-z+
+z—  Not having sex because I’m a nun or a priest.
-I’ve had real, live sex.
+z*  I’m a pervert.
-z
+z**  I’ve been known to make perverts look like angels.
-I’ve had sex. Oh! You mean with someone else? Then no.
+!z  It’s none of your business what my sex life is like !
-z-
+z?  Sex? What’s that? I’ve had no sexual experiences.
-Not having sex by choice.
+!z+  Sex? What’s that? No experience, willing to learn!
-z–
+```
-Not having sex because I just can’t get any…
-z—
-Not having sex because I’m a nun or a priest.
-z*
-I’m a pervert.
-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?
-Sex? What’s that? I’ve had no sexual experiences.
-!z+
-Sex? What’s that? No experience, willing to learn!
-
 CHANGELIST – What remains:
 
     Type (qualifications/training)