Re: [Sheflug] Re: suse7.0

[Will Newton <nospam [at] misconception.org.uk>]

On Tue, 26 Sep 2000, Barrie Bremner wrote:

>  I've only heard of two definitions of "Geek"
> 
> 1) The standard UK version: equivalent to US Nerd - techie with no
> social skills.
> 
> 2) The standard US version: Person with abnormally high technical
> ability, although my possess social skills, unlike Nerd, see (1).

I think the origin is actually some type of circus freak.

I think it's a stupid term, simply because it's a stereotype, and as with
all such things allows people to lump a diverse group of people as one
thing, which is somewhat ignorant. It's an invention of people who never
understand what "geeks" are about, so why accept such a crass idea? I
don't expect to be wearing a "Geek and proud of it" shirt any time soon.

It also does have more negative conotations in the UK as opposed to the
US. 

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