Do you consider yourself a nerd?

When I tell a lot of people what I do, I get, "..oh a computer nerd.." Just jokingly.

Obviously I work with computers, and on the internet a lot but have never considered my self a nerd. (Not that its a bad thing to be one )

But the stereotypical 'computer nerd' does just what I do, and most everyone else on DP.

What are your thoughts?

 

Well, some people who know nothing about computers think I'm a nerd, but I'm not technical enough to think of myself as one. I mean, I'm not into gadgets, don't know how to install Linux, don't know Java and only a bit of javascript etc. I'm an online publisher, is what I say these days. This does include HTML and CSS, online marketing and SEO - but no, I'm not a nerd.

 

Let's see. I'm currently posting to my blog, updating three of my websites, scheduling IT courses for next semester, and browsing DP all while I'm at work.

I work in a Computer Repair shop.

By definition, I'm a nerd. But I definitely don't meet the visual stereotype. At least, that's what my mom tells me.

 

The image of a so-called nerd has come a long way since that of the pale-skinned, glasses wearing skinny basement living nerd we saw in movies in the 80s and 90s. It's much more fashionable nowadays

 

So Tops? is that a yes or no

 

I suppose I'm fine with being called one. But I agree it doesn't even begin to reflect the multitude of skills I possess. If knowing a lot about computers and the interweb-thingy makes me one then yeah I'm a nerd!

EDIT: Actually, I like Geek much better. I'm a geek for sure.

 

T0SP30 you should then change your "Feel Good PLC" to "Proud to be a Geek" j/k

On-Topic: I'm no geek nor nerd, i just like this forum so i stick around watching the views

 

Well, I was called a nerd when I was in elementary school/high school, so I guess that counts for something. I also read lots of books and play video games.

 

Nope! I don't think I'm even close to being considered as a nerd.

 

Sure, why not. I voted yes to being a nerd.

 

My friends don't think of me as a nerd. I'm one of the most popular kids at my school and have an active social life

 

I'm a nerd, geek, freak, lunatic, maniac...oh, did I mention...Wacko!!!!!

 

I think i'm on that list also..

 

No need to tell us

 

Really? Oh well, I think all of us here thinks the same about you. lol

 

Hahaha, if you saw me, running online forums would be the LAST thing you'd think of.

 

Well, sometimes. Especially when I tell my gf what I'm doing....

 

In other words, Bill Gates. A very, very, rich nerd, indeed.

 

I've never been called a nerd...but I wouldn't mind, if I were a rich nerd?

 

Sure, no problem.