Re: SKYWING IS A NERD

[Adron]

Also: STOP POSTING THE SAME THING! If it gets trashed once, take the hint Dro.

That's good advice. Crossposting stupid stuff or reposting trashed stuff is a good way to get yourself banned.

[Yegg]

I don't see why you can call someone a nerd. If someone is good with computers they are a nerd, and people make fun of this? If someone is really good in a sport (soccer, basketball, etc.) they are called athletic. Cool.

[iago]

I don't see why you can call someone a nerd. If someone is good with computers they are a nerd, and people make fun of this? If someone is really good in a sport (soccer, basketball, etc.) they are called athletic. Cool.

No, a "nerd" is a derogatory term.  A "nerd" is:
1. A foolish, inept, or unattractive person.
2. A person who is single-minded or accomplished in scientific or technical pursuits but is felt to be socially inept.

Whereas a geek is:
1. a person who is extremely interested and knowledgeable about computers, electronics, technology, and gadgets

They are often mixed up (dictionary.com has the same definitions >: ( ), but  there is a difference.

[Lenny]

Out of curiosity, who posted this topic and why is it in 'General Programming'?

I hope it's safe to assume that Adron had moved to the 1st post after deleting what was originally there.

[iago]

He posted 3 or 4 topics that said the same thing.  They got deleted, and all that's left is this reply.

[Yegg]

I guess someone wants to get banned.

[Joe[x86]]

Back on the subject of the origional post, I think I qualify as a nerd, geek, whatever, also. Want to make fun of me too? Have at it. I couldn't care less what some random kid from the internet I've never spoken too, verbally or on the internet, thinks about me.