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@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ The idea is that everything that makes a geek individual can be encoded in a com
Share your geek code with friends and acquaintances! Help them understand that "The geeks of today are the trendsetters of tomorrow." Share your geek code with friends and acquaintances! Help them understand that "The geeks of today are the trendsetters of tomorrow."
Older Versions Older Versions
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@ -50,7 +51,8 @@ In version 4, tv/series are given its own category (since geeks may watch someth
Version 4.5 was mostly bugfixes to make the current geek code internally consistent, and correct any older 3.x code that was lurking in the shadows. Version 4.5 was mostly bugfixes to make the current geek code internally consistent, and correct any older 3.x code that was lurking in the shadows.
# Welcome to The Geek Code Version 5.0 Welcome to The Geek Code Version 5.0
======
The code no longer uses case-sensitive categories. To accomplish this, some categories and letters have been changed. Letter groupings are used so that there was no repetition of single letters among the categories. The code no longer uses case-sensitive categories. To accomplish this, some categories and letters have been changed. Letter groupings are used so that there was no repetition of single letters among the categories.
@ -62,7 +64,8 @@ And there's never a need to define "sex" in three different ways!
In our own way, this version also adheres to the motto "more geek, less crap". And this has really enhanced the "seasoned outlook" that v4.x adopted in its code. In our own way, this version also adheres to the motto "more geek, less crap". And this has really enhanced the "seasoned outlook" that v4.x adopted in its code.
## How Does It Work? How Does It Work?
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The code consists of a set of alphanumeric identifiers indicating the various categories (and subcategories), and qualifiers + and – following the identifiers indicating amount/size/level of proficiency/etc. These qualifiers can be stacked, e.g H+++ indicates a person of extremely skilled with hardware (the H indicating Hardware). The code consists of a set of alphanumeric identifiers indicating the various categories (and subcategories), and qualifiers + and – following the identifiers indicating amount/size/level of proficiency/etc. These qualifiers can be stacked, e.g H+++ indicates a person of extremely skilled with hardware (the H indicating Hardware).
@ -90,7 +93,8 @@ TSTdsc-- RPG+++(*)>$ BK+++ KX+++ INTJ-A R-- Y+++
-----END GEEK CODE BLOCK VERSION 5.0----- -----END GEEK CODE BLOCK VERSION 5.0-----
``` ```
### Special characters Special characters
------
A few special characters allow for the (ultimately wrong but practically useful) notion that geeks can seldom be strictly quantified. A few special characters allow for the (ultimately wrong but practically useful) notion that geeks can seldom be strictly quantified.
@ -148,11 +152,11 @@ For example, UL+++>$ indicating a geek that is currently Linux savvy, but wants
For example, !MC would be a person that just plain refuses to have anything to do with Macintosh, while MC? would be a person that doesn't even know what Macintosh is. For example, !MC would be a person that just plain refuses to have anything to do with Macintosh, while MC? would be a person that doesn't even know what Macintosh is.
## The categories The categories
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------ G = Geek of - training/degree/interest/job
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### G = Geek of - training/degree/interest/job
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).
@ -192,15 +196,15 @@ 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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## WETWARE (A,B,C,D) (age/beard/clothing/dimensions) WETWARE (A,B,C,D) (age/beard/clothing/dimensions)
======
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression.
The Geek, of course, doesn't believe any of that crap; on the internet, no one knows you're a dog, according to ancient meme. In any case this section allows you to list something about what you look like, conceivably for dating purposes or such nonsense. Also it lets us start off with 'abcd' for age/beard/clothing/dimensions. The Geek, of course, doesn't believe any of that crap; on the internet, no one knows you're a dog, according to ancient meme. In any case this section allows you to list something about what you look like, conceivably for dating purposes or such nonsense. Also it lets us start off with 'abcd' for age/beard/clothing/dimensions.
### A = AGE A = AGE
------ ------
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.
@ -219,7 +223,7 @@ A? = immortal
A= = Share your exact age by placing a number after. For example: A=42 A= = Share your exact age by placing a number after. For example: A=42
``` ```
### B = BEARDLINESS/HAIR B = BEARDLINESS/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. 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.
@ -239,7 +243,7 @@ The hair code is divided into 5 parts, delimited by a colon. The parts are (Head
Thus B_:++:+:++:_ means that geek has an average head of hair, with an impressive beard, thick brows, an equally impressive mustachio, and ordinary sideburns. Thus B_:++:+:++:_ means that geek has an average head of hair, with an impressive beard, thick brows, an equally impressive mustachio, and ordinary sideburns.
### C = CLOTHING C = CLOTHING
------ ------
``` ```
@ -255,7 +259,7 @@ C? = I have no idea what I am wearing right now, let alone what I wore yesterday
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. 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.
@ -271,10 +275,9 @@ D---:--- = I take a phone book with me when I go out so I can see to eat dinner
Example: D+++:--- indicates extremely tall and thin. Example: D+++:--- indicates extremely tall and thin.
==============================================================
## CM = COMPUTERS CM = COMPUTERS
------ ======
There is a record of geeks that don't use computers. Unfortunately, they are all dead, having lived in an era of no computers. There is a record of geeks that don't use computers. Unfortunately, they are all dead, having lived in an era of no computers.
@ -293,7 +296,7 @@ CM-- = Where's the on switch?
CM--- = Computer? Not interested. That's those machines with demons in them, right? CM--- = Computer? Not interested. That's those machines with demons in them, right?
``` ```
### MW = MICROSOFT WINDOWS MW = MICROSOFT WINDOWS
------ ------
A good many geeks suffer through the use of various versions of Microsoft Windows. A good many geeks suffer through the use of various versions of Microsoft Windows.
@ -313,7 +316,7 @@ MW-- = MS Windows is a joke operating system. No one can find the error codes an
MW--- = Windows has set back the computing industry by at least 10 years. Bill Gates should be drawn, quartered, hung, shot, poisoned, disembowelled, and then REALLY hurt. MW--- = Windows has set back the computing industry by at least 10 years. Bill Gates should be drawn, quartered, hung, shot, poisoned, disembowelled, and then REALLY hurt.
``` ```
### 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.
@ -353,7 +356,7 @@ 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.
``` ```
### MC = MAC MC = MAC
------ ------
Many geeks have jumped the PC ship and moved over to using Apple products. Give notification of your Mac rating. Many geeks have jumped the PC ship and moved over to using Apple products. Give notification of your Mac rating.
@ -366,7 +369,7 @@ MC- = Macs suck. All real geeks have a character prompt.
MC-- = 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. MC-- = 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.
``` ```
### L = PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES L = PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
------ ------
List a series of languages and your facility/opinion thereupon, for example Lpy++/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 Lpy++/R+ would indicate high proficiency in python and above average knowledge of R.
@ -404,7 +407,7 @@ Lpy- = Python is for hobbies
Lpy-- = I do not like python, it is an ugly aberration for people incapable of grasping the subtle power of [C|Lisp|assembly] Lpy-- = I do not like python, it is an ugly aberration for people incapable of grasping the subtle power of [C|Lisp|assembly]
``` ```
### IO = Input/Output IO = Input/Output
------ ------
How do you take your data? How do you present your data to others? Input/Output is a single entry with two sections delimited by a colon describing how user-friendly or not you are. How do you take your data? How do you present your data to others? Input/Output is a single entry with two sections delimited by a colon describing how user-friendly or not you are.
@ -431,7 +434,7 @@ IO--- = I couldnt care less about the 'user experience'; users can be approximat
For example: IO+++:--- likely means you send and recieve data in as raw a form as possible. For example: IO+++:--- likely means you send and recieve data in as raw a form as possible.
### 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.
@ -439,7 +442,7 @@ Your github username, after the G: If you use bitbucket use GB: instead, if some
G:exarobibliologist G:exarobibliologist
``` ```
### E = ELECTRONICS E = ELECTRONICS
------ ------
``` ```
@ -451,7 +454,7 @@ E- =
E-- = Electrons are interesting as theoretical constructs E-- = Electrons are interesting as theoretical constructs
``` ```
### H = HARDWARE H = HARDWARE
------ ------
``` ```
@ -463,7 +466,7 @@ 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
``` ```
### 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.
@ -479,12 +482,13 @@ PGP--- = If you support encryption on the Internet, you must be a drug dealer
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).
``` ```
## POLITICS 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. 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.
### Politics and Social Issues
Politics and Social Issues
------ ------
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.
@ -505,7 +509,7 @@ PS-- = Oppose sex education, abortion rights, gay rights. Rush Limbaugh is my sp
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.
``` ```
### Politics and Economic Issues 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.
@ -519,12 +523,12 @@ 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
------ ======
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… 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…
### T = TV T = TV
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List what you think of the series you geek out to List what you think of the series you geek out to
@ -587,7 +591,7 @@ TST-- = Star Trek is just another Space Opera. William Shatner isn't an actor, h
TST--- = 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—) TST--- = 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—)
```` ````
### RPG = ROLEPLAYING RPG = ROLEPLAYING
------ ------
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.
@ -602,7 +606,7 @@ RPG--- = I work for T$R.
RPG* = I thought life WAS role-playing? RPG* = I thought life WAS role-playing?
``` ```
### BK = BOOKS BK = 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.
@ -618,7 +622,7 @@ BK-- = I take in knowledge by osmosis
BK--- = I did not actually READ the geek code, I just had someone tell me. BK--- = I did not actually READ the geek code, I just had someone tell me.
``` ```
### K = COMICS K = COMICS
------ ------
Subcategories Subcategories
@ -629,18 +633,18 @@ Subcategories
KM! = Hentai 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 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. 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.
### R = RESIDENCE R = RESIDENCE
------ ------
Tell us about your geeky home. Tell us about your geeky home.
@ -658,8 +662,8 @@ R! I am stuck living with my parents!
R* I'm not sure where I live anymore. This lab/workplace seems like home to me. R* I'm not sure where I live anymore. This lab/workplace seems like home to me.
``` ```
### RELATIONSHIPS AND SEX RELATIONSHIPS, SEX, AND GENDER
------ ======
While many geeks are highly successful at having relationships, a good many more are not. While many geeks are highly successful at having relationships, a good many more are not.