Would you fellow macrumors forum members consider yourselves geeks?

[techlover828]

Hey, just seeing how many people on this forums would consider themselves geeks, I'm guessing a lot. I wouldn't consider myself a geek, I mean, I like macs and comps in general, but I play three sports, have a social life, I am aware and care about what other people think of me and defiantly don't hang out with the kids labeled as geeks.

So, here's a poll to see how many geeks we got here. :cool:

[PlaceofDis]

yes i am a geek.
yes i am a nerd.
yes i am a dork.

i won't lie.

[yoyo5280]

Hey, just seeing how many people on this forums would consider themselves geeks, I'm guessing a lot. I wouldn't consider myself a geek, I mean, I like macs and comps in general, but I play three sports, have a social life, I am aware and care about what other people think of me and defiantly don't hang out with the kids labeled as geeks.

So, here's a poll to see how many geeks we got here. :cool:

Yes I am a geek but I also have a social life, and care about what people think of me and do not hang out with the geeks. I dno its just that the kids labeled geeks really do act so very geeky and though we share one of the same intresest AKA technology I really can't stand being around them.

My friends are jocks. Im pretty much not. Weird how some things work out...

[richthomas]

i wouldnt consider myself a geek. i dont play sports atm, used to do Athletics (track & field), now i just go to the gym but i love playing and watching footy and cricket. like you i like Macs and computers in general. im curious and i think the internet, hardware and software are interesting. im thinking of building my own PC just because i find it interesting. is that geeky?

seeing as where the world is heading atm everything is done with computers and on the net now. i dont think you can stereotype a geek into one personality these days. but i definitely think that Macs users are trendy geeks if they consider themselves one.

make a poll.

[dsnort]

I'm not a geek, I don't know enough about tech to qualify.

I will, however, admit to spending waaaay too much time on the comp on a certain forum....

[techlover828]

I will, however, admit to spending waaaay too much time on the comp on a certain forum....

same with me... :o

[leekohler]

Oh yeah- I'm a geek. But I'm a hot geek. :)

[MarkCollette]

All the stuff I thought was geeky, when I was a kid, is now mainstream. So, we're all geeks.

[UberGeek9]

Yes I am a geek, and sadly... somewhat proud of it. :cool:

[zap2]

Yea, I go to the techno blogs, use digg, have more then I need to when it comes to dekstops, laptops, iPods, cell phones(at least until recently)

[Mammoth]

Absolutely. I'm obsessed with Mac's, PC's (Just the cool ones like Vaio TZ and Japanese ones and homebuilt), cell phones, SLR's, and almost any other electronic. I'm part of at least a dozen forums.. and I'm not even in high school. :D

[bbbensen]

Yes, I am a geek.

The class geek.

Ima cool geek, the one that people ask for help alot.

I dont dress like one though, tucking my shirt in is as bad as getting my eyes ripped out for me. -_-

[richthomas]

haha you manipulated the poll so much for a one sided answer!

EDIT: on the other hand i think people are voting for option one because its funny... haha pocket protector :D

[MacNut]

Im not a geek but I have tech knowledge. I would consider myself more of a gismo junky. I like the new gadgets that come out. They fascinate me but not to the point of consuming my life.

[Sogo]

Yea I think I'm a geek...*pushes glasses to face*

[John Jacob]

I am a geek....

But, I don't wear pocket protectors or have a scientific calculator on hand - ever!

[oblomow]

I am a geek....

But, I don't wear pocket protectors or have a scientific calculator on hand - ever!

I can send you mine! :)

[mcavjame]

Definitely... total tech geek.

A colleague walked into my office yesterday, and I had a mini disassembled on my desk in the process of upgrading the RAM and HDD. She just rolled her eyes and said something about keeping up my geek image.

[rdowns]

I consider myself one who likes technology and gadgets but not a geek. I consider a geek one who allows those things to consume their lives.

[ghall]

Do you really have to ask? :D


Yes I am a geek, but I'm most definitely not nerdy.

[RedTomato]

Geek, nerd and proud of it.

I used to work for BBC R&D, took a compsci degree, and built my own PCs.

Now I work part time as tech officer for an all-mac charity, and look after my lovely daughter.

I also write plays and had one play produced for a two week run at a community theatre, where it headlined a community arts festival. I also lecture on art at a rather well known gallery, and get Arts Council founding.

Yesterday I caught a mouse running about my kitchen, using an upsidedown bucket and a bit of chocolate. That's definitely a geeky thing to do :)

I just received a SATA-PATA circuit board in the post from HK, and will be using it in my project to fit two SATA 3.5" drives into a single PATA firewire 5.25" external enclosure.

So yeah, arts/sci geek, nerd, and damn proud of it too. BTW I also chair a local deaf association and am a volunteer governor at my daughter's school, so you could call me a community/arts/sci geek.

[119576]

Oh yeah- I'm a geek. But I'm a hot geek. :)

I'm not a geek. I'm just hot ;)

I seriously would not consider myself to be a geek. I'm well-educated and proficient in using a computer, but that's not what makes a geek, is it.

[PowerFullMac]

I think I am a geek and im proud, too!

[Melrose]

I have a pair of those black-framed geek glasses, several plaid shirts, I like Math & Chess, people come to me with computer problems (whereupon I swiftly recommend they purchase a Mac), but since I resemble a young Tom Cruise from the volleyball scene in Top Gun and I don't wear a pocket protector, I don't consider myself a geek. Maybe it's just the absence of a pocket protector...

[PowerFullMac]

This thread reminds me of this :D (http://youtube.com/watch?v=-xEzGIuY7kw)

[Nicolecat]

Everyone is a geek in their own right.
Depends really on any one person's definition of the term.
(Which really sounds geeky to say...but it's true.)

Would you consider someone in an extremely modified car that drives past you on your way to work to be geeky? Maybe not, but the truth is...Yes they are.
Most car dorks, like computer geeks (mac or pc)...have an absurd amount of love/care for their form of expression, and with that comes stupid amounts of knowledge for what they use to express themselves with.

I think I worded that correctly.
:D

[PowerFullMac]

Everyone is a geek in their own right.
Depends really on any one person's definition of the term.
(Which really sounds geeky to say...but it's true.)

Would you consider someone in an extremely modified car that drives past you on your way to work to be geeky? Maybe not, but the truth is...Yes they are.
Most car dorks, like computer geeks (mac or pc)...have an absurd amount of love/care for their form of expression, and with that comes stupid amounts of knowledge for what they use to express themselves with.

I think I worded that correctly.
:D

Couldnt aggree more!

[atszyman]

No pocket protector but the calculator is on hand most of the time... my wife routinely calls me a nerd, although I try to convince her I prefer "geek" as a label.

What I'd be interested in seeing is a breakdown of those who vehemently deny being a geek, and those who will admit it and their ages. I suspect that the younger crowd will probably be more in denial while those of us over 25 will more freely admit to the geek label.

I also would guess a strong correlation between the denial/admittance and relationship status single/coupled.

[119576]

Everyone is a geek in their own right.

I agree! I did sort of assume we were talking about being a 'computer geek' though.

I am a music geek through and through.

[Nicolecat]

I agree! I did sort of assume we were talking about being a 'computer geek' though.

I am a music geek through and through.

Right...but doesn't everyone being a geek (in their own right) make this a moot point?

[119576]

Right...but doesn't everyone being a geek (in their own right) make this a moot point?

That's what I thought; and the reason why I attributed the idea of being a 'computer geek' to this thread... :)

[atszyman]

Right...but doesn't everyone being a geek (in their own right) make this a moot point?

Not really, the question is, "Do you consider yourself a geek?"

While gearheads may fit the previously mentioned definition of geek, how many of them would apply the label to themselves?

The sheer fact that many in this thread have denied being geeks (for whatever reason they perceive) shows that the question is valid.

[baadtaste]

Look at me I'm white and nerdy - great song - better than the original!

What is interesting is that the computer has become a household appliance. AND one we tinker with - upgrade, relate to and even post lame things (like my post here) on internet about. When was the last time anyone upgraded their fridge, dishwasher or TV. At some point u buy a newer model but thats not like putting in more RAM. When was the last time anyone put more power in their microwave?

I'm beginning to enjoy this forum :)

[baadtaste]

All the stuff I thought was geeky, when I was a kid, is now mainstream. So, we're all geeks.

Ah - is that you in the picture? Newsflash: youre still a kid :p
(no offense)

[baadtaste]

Oh yeah- I'm a geek. But I'm a hot geek. :)

Does anybody know the word: oxymoron? :p

Someone complained/hailed the lack of flaming in this forum - I guess I'll be burning soon

[Nicolecat]

Not really, the question is, "Do you consider yourself a geek?"

While gearheads may fit the previously mentioned definition of geek, how many of them would apply the label to themselves?

The sheer fact that many in this thread have denied being geeks (for whatever reason they perceive) shows that the question is valid.

Right...but your taking my words out of context. The whole of what I said sums up to this...
Everyone's perception of the definition of the term "geek" will differ.
But ultimately, no matter how you choose to express yourself (whether you deny it or not) and your 'knowledge' in that prefered form of expression be it graphic design, cars, computers, acrylic paint, crayons, gardening, accounting, plumbing...etc. will ultimately make someone question their knowledge in that field. Essentially what I am trying to say is everyone will excell beyond limits that others may have in certain aspects of life. So be it, whatever form you choose to express yourself...but, Yes, everyone is a geek in their own right.

I would like to dabble in the afore mentioned age field/range of those that admit vs. those that deny being a geek.

[Nicolecat]

...and yes I did throw crayons into the list, but c'mon, some people just aren't acclimated to coloring. :D

[Annndy!]

How does one know when they have attained 'geek' status? For example, my two biggest hobbies are video games and weightlifting. I love to read inside, but I also love to go hiking outdoors and take pictures. I spend a lot of time on the computer, but I also spend a lot of time at the gym getting in shape for my enlistment.

I don't know if I'm a geek. But if I am, I don't mind. :cool:

[leekohler]

I'm not a geek. I'm just hot ;)

I seriously would not consider myself to be a geek. I'm well-educated and proficient in using a computer, but that's not what makes a geek, is it.

Yep- you're a geek. :) A hot geek like me, but still a geek. :D

[Prof.]

I will, however, admit to spending waaaay too much time on the comp on a certain forum....
Yep. I have to agree with that. I'm the same way.
Oh yeah- I'm a geek. But I'm a hot geek. :)
He makes a good point.:D

[Much Ado]

Im not a geek but I have tech knowledge. I would consider myself more of a gismo junky. I like the new gadgets that come out. They fascinate me but not to the point of consuming my life.

That's a good label. I would consider myself a tech-enthusiast fundamentalist.

When I'm on MR I'm usually listening to music etc. as well. At least that's my excuse.

[RedTomato]

How does one know when they have attained 'geek' status? For example, my two biggest hobbies are video games and weightlifting. I love to read inside, but I also love to go hiking outdoors and take pictures. I spend a lot of time on the computer, but I also spend a lot of time at the gym getting in shape for my enlistment.

I don't know if I'm a geek. But if I am, I don't mind. :cool:

If you're a member of a weightlifing forum, regularly post there, know the names of half the muscles in the human body, and correct newbies that get the names wrong;
- if you know the names of 10 food additives or ingredients that are good for body buiding that most people have never heard of,
- if you can name 5 of the amino acids that make a protein,
- if you have an opinion on which of the weight gain powders are better than which others,
- if you wish you could help your gym with choosing which new machine to buy or help with setting them up

- then yes you're a weight lifting geek. :)

[baadtaste]

So, is a geek someone who is heavily into computers or is it just a person with a lot of knowledge about a specific area (see title)