"Not to be a nerd, but..."

[Soxafloppin]

Im fairly sure im not a nerd! I enjoy the discussion on this site.

 

[scnj]

I usually prefer Geek myself, but Nerd is hardly a complete departure from the truth.

Very much this. I'm happy to be called a geek, and it's how I would refer to myself, but I've grown up with nerd as a derogatory term often accompanied by physical violence, so it's not my favourite term.

 

[TheZapper]

I wouldn't consider myself a nerd, posting here is about as nerdy as it gets for me.

 

[Cmwissy]

Well, I know the difference between Expertise and Hit rating, and I know Lord Soth could kick Alucard's and Drizzt's arse within in a second.


So yeah, I'm a nerd.

 

[Jaythulhu]

Supernerd! Is me.

Should probably clarify that... I currently have 14 transformers, 2 warhammer 40k armies, and a large pile of cthulhu rpg books and knights of the dinner table comics occupying most of the space on my desk.

 

[Video Gone]

Well, I feel that nerdness is something to take pride in, especially on a site like this. So if you can out-nerd someone on a site with lots of nerds, you are an awesome nerd.

That still won't get you laid though..

Not all nerds are socially inept losers.
Look at me! Not a sarcastic comment, pointing out that if I'm a nerd, nerds can be officially stripped of the viewpoints society has on us.
So, uh, I herd u leik Mudkipz?

 

[BonsaiK]

I've been seeing this phrase and variations of it all over the Escapist lately. Whether commenting on an article or just discussing what books we're reading, there are always a few of us that want to preface our (usually not very nerdy at all, actually) opinions with an acknowledgment that we just might come off as nerds.

Frankly, I don't get it. This is The Escapist, people. By virtue of being here, we're pretty much assumed to be nerds.

So my question to all users is this: Do you, in fact, feel that you are not a nerd? If so, what about yourself leads you to this conclusion?

People who are hardcore nerds tend to either shun me a little or treat me as an oddity because I only have a semi-superficial understanding of computers and do a lot of stuff that nerds find a bit too "cool" for their taste such as play in bands, go on tour occasionally, run a record label, socialise with a lot of women etc.

On the other hand, people who are in the music scene or the social scenes where I hang out definitely feel like I'm nerdy, because I openly admit to liking computer games, wasting time on internet forums and have a fairly full understanding of nerd culture and memes. So I get shunned a bit there too. I guess I don't fit in anywhere but then that's fine, I'm quite comfortable with that.

I think if I met you I would love you. Regardless of gender or sexual orientation...just sayin'.

Goddamnit, all these guys falling in love with me is very annoying. Dont get me wrong - it's flattering and all, I appreciate the thought, I really do... but can't you people be female?

 

[Bernzz]

I've been seeing this phrase and variations of it all over the Escapist lately. Whether commenting on an article or just discussing what books we're reading, there are always a few of us that want to preface our (usually not very nerdy at all, actually) opinions with an acknowledgment that we just might come off as nerds.

Frankly, I don't get it. This is The Escapist, people. By virtue of being here, we're pretty much assumed to be nerds.

So my question to all users is this: Do you, in fact, feel that you are not a nerd? If so, what about yourself leads you to this conclusion?

People who are hardcore nerds tend to either shun me a little or treat me as an oddity because I only have a semi-superficial understanding of computers and do a lot of stuff that nerds find a bit too "cool" for their taste such as play in bands, go on tour occasionally, run a record label, socialise with a lot of women etc.

On the other hand, people who are in the music scene or the social scenes where I hang out definitely feel like I'm nerdy, because I openly admit to liking computer games, wasting time on internet forums and have a fairly full understanding of nerd culture and memes. So I get shunned a bit there too. I guess I don't fit in anywhere but then that's fine, I'm quite comfortable with that.

I think if I met you I would love you. Regardless of gender or sexual orientation...just sayin'.

Goddamnit, all these guys falling in love with me is very annoying. Dont get me wrong - it's flattering and all, I appreciate the thought, I really do... but can't you people be female?

Ahaha, you made me laugh man. Sorry, male is the way I was born. You should be flattered that even straight guys with girlfriends are falling in love with you

 

[Cherry Cola]

Well, I feel that nerdness is something to take pride in, especially on a site like this. So if you can out-nerd someone on a site with lots of nerds, you are an awesome nerd.

That still won't get you laid though..

Not all nerds are socially inept losers.
Look at me! Not a sarcastic comment, pointing out that if I'm a nerd, nerds can be officially stripped of the viewpoints society has on us.
So, uh, I herd u leik Mudkipz?

I do not leik Mudkipz! I'm going to kick Fat Man Spoon's ass...

 

[Kamaitachi]

I am not a nerd, because nerds dont exist : social ranking is retarded.

 

[ThreeWords]

I'm split. There's a part of me that is nerdy, but on the other hand, I'm a hugely casual gamer, and regularly forgo all the typically 'nerdy' things in favour of sports, socialising etc, to the point where I usually go on my xbox less than once a week.

As a result, I find myself distanced from the mainstream nerd mindset, and sometimes don't have a clue what people are talking about on here.

Anyone care to give me guidance?

EDIT: This is pretty much me:

People who are hardcore nerds tend to either shun me a little or treat me as an oddity because I only have a semi-superficial understanding of computers and do a lot of stuff that nerds find a bit too "cool" for their taste such as play in bands, go on tour occasionally, run a record label, socialise with a lot of women etc.

On the other hand, people who are in the music scene or the social scenes where I hang out definitely feel like I'm nerdy, because I openly admit to liking computer games, wasting time on internet forums and have a fairly full understanding of nerd culture and memes. So I get shunned a bit there too. I guess I don't fit in anywhere but then that's fine, I'm quite comfortable with that.

 

[r0qu3]

1) I write programs in my free-time (check)
2) I play ancient video games (check)
3) I read and saw all Lot R (check)
4) I understand the Big Bang Theory jokes (German is my native lang.) (check)
5) I have a few "otaku" friends in Japan (check)
6) When not using lenses i have BIG glasses (check)
7) I don't orientate on mainstream trends (check)
usw./usf.


....and I'm on here...i would say I'm pretty much a nerd...

no shame in that though...although the word nerd has become "guys that can magically fix your stuff" and i got a lot of good outta that;P

 

[SomeBritishDude]

I'm almost certainly a nerd.

Though I prefer the term Geekican Anerdican

 

[Vault boy Eddie]

Nerds rule the world, why not take pride in it.

So true. it is also a common sign of nerdiness when your avatar is art form a magic card or your name is a magic the gathering refrence.

I tought no one would ever guess what that was lol.

 

[Ruagh]

I'm very much a nerd. And very proud of it.

 

[Streaky Haddock]

I don't scream and melt in the sun, if that's what you're saying.

 

[Irridium]

I've been seeing this phrase and variations of it all over the Escapist lately. Whether commenting on an article or just discussing what books we're reading, there are always a few of us that want to preface our (usually not very nerdy at all, actually) opinions with an acknowledgment that we just might come off as nerds.

Frankly, I don't get it. This is The Escapist, people. By virtue of being here, we're pretty much assumed to be nerds.

So my question to all users is this: Do you, in fact, feel that you are not a nerd? If so, what about yourself leads you to this conclusion?

People who are hardcore nerds tend to either shun me a little or treat me as an oddity because I only have a semi-superficial understanding of computers and do a lot of stuff that nerds find a bit too "cool" for their taste such as play in bands, go on tour occasionally, run a record label, socialise with a lot of women etc.

On the other hand, people who are in the music scene or the social scenes where I hang out definitely feel like I'm nerdy, because I openly admit to liking computer games, wasting time on internet forums and have a fairly full understanding of nerd culture and memes. So I get shunned a bit there too. I guess I don't fit in anywhere but then that's fine, I'm quite comfortable with that.

I think if I met you I would love you. Regardless of gender or sexual orientation...just sayin'.

Goddamnit, all these guys falling in love with me is very annoying. Dont get me wrong - it's flattering and all, I appreciate the thought, I really do... but can't you people be female?

I could get a wig...

 

[BonsaiK]

I've been seeing this phrase and variations of it all over the Escapist lately. Whether commenting on an article or just discussing what books we're reading, there are always a few of us that want to preface our (usually not very nerdy at all, actually) opinions with an acknowledgment that we just might come off as nerds.

Frankly, I don't get it. This is The Escapist, people. By virtue of being here, we're pretty much assumed to be nerds.

So my question to all users is this: Do you, in fact, feel that you are not a nerd? If so, what about yourself leads you to this conclusion?

People who are hardcore nerds tend to either shun me a little or treat me as an oddity because I only have a semi-superficial understanding of computers and do a lot of stuff that nerds find a bit too "cool" for their taste such as play in bands, go on tour occasionally, run a record label, socialise with a lot of women etc.

On the other hand, people who are in the music scene or the social scenes where I hang out definitely feel like I'm nerdy, because I openly admit to liking computer games, wasting time on internet forums and have a fairly full understanding of nerd culture and memes. So I get shunned a bit there too. I guess I don't fit in anywhere but then that's fine, I'm quite comfortable with that.

I think if I met you I would love you. Regardless of gender or sexual orientation...just sayin'.

Goddamnit, all these guys falling in love with me is very annoying. Dont get me wrong - it's flattering and all, I appreciate the thought, I really do... but can't you people be female?

I could get a wig...

Then you'd be a guy in a wig. Potentially diverting, but not what I'm looking for.

 

[Jory]

I'm a half and halfer I would say. But I like being a nerd, I'm studying a degree in maths and I love it. I would happily talk about it to everyone at all times if anyone cared, I played WoW for years and know how to solve Rubik's cubes

I tend to play less video games than I used to and I play guitar more often so I guess that's my non nerdy side. I like being a middle grounder

 

[Irridium]

I've been seeing this phrase and variations of it all over the Escapist lately. Whether commenting on an article or just discussing what books we're reading, there are always a few of us that want to preface our (usually not very nerdy at all, actually) opinions with an acknowledgment that we just might come off as nerds.

Frankly, I don't get it. This is The Escapist, people. By virtue of being here, we're pretty much assumed to be nerds.

So my question to all users is this: Do you, in fact, feel that you are not a nerd? If so, what about yourself leads you to this conclusion?

People who are hardcore nerds tend to either shun me a little or treat me as an oddity because I only have a semi-superficial understanding of computers and do a lot of stuff that nerds find a bit too "cool" for their taste such as play in bands, go on tour occasionally, run a record label, socialise with a lot of women etc.

On the other hand, people who are in the music scene or the social scenes where I hang out definitely feel like I'm nerdy, because I openly admit to liking computer games, wasting time on internet forums and have a fairly full understanding of nerd culture and memes. So I get shunned a bit there too. I guess I don't fit in anywhere but then that's fine, I'm quite comfortable with that.

I think if I met you I would love you. Regardless of gender or sexual orientation...just sayin'.

Goddamnit, all these guys falling in love with me is very annoying. Dont get me wrong - it's flattering and all, I appreciate the thought, I really do... but can't you people be female?

I could get a wig...

Then you'd be a guy in a wig. Potentially diverting, but not what I'm looking for.

eh, your loss