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[TcM]

Title says it all

Does geek mean nerd?
Can you be a geek, but not a nerd?

[Chewie]

My definition is-

Guru- Casual.
Nerd- Person whom is recreationally into Tech.
Geek- Person whom is professionally into Tech.

Edited by Chewie, 21 July 2008 - 10:16 AM.

[marwex89]

It's not the same, according to my dictionary

A geek == computer nerd (sorry 'bout double =, too much C++)

[TcM]

So for you, a geek IS a nerd... as in those classical funny nerds, with no social life, no friends, never go out of home, something like



IMO, a geek is cooler....

[Chewie]

Term sounding wise- yes geek is more cool to ears, but i prefer computer savvy! =p

[Xav]

And I prefer "Xav". :D

[TcM]

But, when you say professionally working, as in you know your thing and that's it.. or you still carry all those, non-social, no friends and nasty nerdy things?

[Xav]

I think if it's your job, then you're not a nerdy guy with no friends, glasses etc. It's only when you do it as a hobby when the 'nerdiness' kicks in.

[TcM]

The thing is, were you a nerd before you got that job? Did you study 24/7 to get that job?

[Xav]

If you're doing it for a job, it's to do with a profession, so it's not nerdy.

[Chewie]

Xav said:

I think if it's your job, then you're not a nerdy guy with no friends, glasses etc. It's only when you do it as a hobby when the 'nerdiness' kicks in.

/agree