JD Paul's Decoded Geek Code
GEEK TYPE CODE [GCM/P/S]
Geek of Computer Management, Geek of Philosophy, Geek of Science
(Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.).
[I hack and sysop SunOS, I hack Philosophy of Mind, and I am
a PhD student in Physics.]
GEEK DRESS CODE [d-]
I'm usually in jeans and a t-shirt.
GEEK SHAPE CODE [s+:]
I'm a little taller than most.
GEEK AGE CODE [a-]
My age is 25-29.
[26 at last count.]
GEEK COMPUTERS CODE [C++(++++)>$]
My tendencies on this issue range from: "Computers are a large part
of my existence. When I get up in the morning, the first thing I do
is log myself in. I play games or mud on weekends, but still manage
to stay off of academic probation.", to: "I'll be first in line to
get the new cybernetic interface installed into my skull." But
someday I'd like to say: "Getting paid for it!"
[I don't get paid for it now because I'm a grad student.]
GEEK UNIX CODE [US++++>$]
I use SunOS/Solaris exclusively. I am the sysadmin. If you try and
crack my machine don't be surprised if the municipal works
department gets an "accidental" computer-generated order to put
start a new landfill on your front lawn or your quota is reduced to
4K.
GEEK PERL CODE [P++]
Perl is a powerful programming tool. I don't write shell scripts
anymore because I write them in Perl.
[This is actually a lie. Sometimes it's easier to use /bin/sh.
I do have a 1300-line (35KB) Perl script for my main data analysis
task.]
GEEK LINUX CODE [L]
I know what Linux is, but that's about all.
[I'm planning on getting the PowerMac Linux port soon.]
GEEK EMACS CODE [E-(---)]
My tendencies on this issue range from: "Emacs is too big and
bloated for my tastes", to: "Emacs sucks! vi forever!!!"
[Usually the latter.]
GEEK WORLD WIDE WEB CODE [W++(--)]
My tendencies on this issue range from: "I have a homepage. I surf
daily. My homepage is advertised in my .signature.", to: "A pox on
the Web! It wastes time and bandwidth and just gives the uneducated
morons a reason to clutter the Internet."
GEEK USENET CODE [N++]
I read all the news in a select handful of groups.
GEEK USENET ORACLE CODE [!o]
I refuse to categorize myself on Usenet Oracle.
GEEK KIBO CODE [!K--]
I refuse to categorize myself on Kibo. But if I did participate in
this category, I would characterize myself as follows: "I dislike
Kibo."
GEEK MICROSOFT WINDOWS CODE [w---(---)]
My tendencies on this issue range from: "Windows has set back the
computing industry by at least 10 years. Bill Gates should be
drawn, quartered, hung, shot, poisoned, disembowelled, and then
REALLY hurt.", to: "Windows has set back the computing industry by
at least 10 years. Bill Gates should be drawn, quartered, hung,
shot, poisoned, disembowelled, and then REALLY hurt."
[Check out my Microsoft Hate Page.]
GEEK OS/2 CODE [!O]
I refuse to categorize myself on OS/2.
GEEK MACINTOSH CODE [M+]
A Mac has its uses and I use it quite often.
GEEK VMS CODE [V-]
Unix is much better than VMS for my computing needs.
[I used to sysop VMS. I like the saying "VMS is a text-
adventure game. When you win, you get to play UNIX."]
GEEK POLITICS & SOCIAL ISSUES CODE [PS++]
I give to liberal causes. I march for gay rights. I'm a card
carrying member of the ACLU. Keep abortion safe and legal.
GEEK POLITICS & ECONOMIC ISSUES CODE [PE-]
It's ok to increase government spending, so we can help more poor
people. Tax the rich! Cut the defense budget!
GEEK CYPHERPUNKS CODE [Y+]
I have an interest and concern in privacy issues, but in reality I
am not really all that active or vocal.
GEEK PGP CODE [!PGP]
I refuse to categorize myself on PGP.
GEEK STAR TREK CODE [t(+)]
My tendencies on this issue range from: "It's just another TV
show.", to: "It's a damn fine TV show and is one of the only things
good on television any more."
GEEK BABYLON 5 CODE [5++(+++)>$]
My tendencies on this issue range from: "Finally a show that shows
what a real future would look like. None of this Picardian "Let's
talk about it and be friends" crap. And what's this? We finally
get to see a bathroom! Over on that Enterprise, they've been
holding it for over seven years!", to: "I am a True Worshipper of
the Church of Joe who lives eats breathes and thinks Babylon 5, and
has Evil thoughts about stealing Joe's videotape archives just to
see episodes earlier. I am planning to break into the bank and
steal the triple-encoded synopsis of the 5-year arc." But someday
I'd like to say: "Getting paid for it!"
[Maybe I can go work for Foundation Imaging....]
GEEK X FILES CODE [X++]
This is one of the better shows I've seen.
GEEK ROLE-PLAYING CODE [R]
Role-Playing? That's just something to do to kill a Saturday
afternoon.
GEEK TELEVISION CODE [tv]
I watch only the shows that are actually worthwhile, such as those
found on PBS.
[Or Babylon 5....]
GEEK BOOKS CODE [b+++>$]
I consume a few books a week as part of a staple diet. But someday
I'd like to say: "Getting paid for it!"
GEEK DILBERT CODE [DI++++]
I've received mail from Scott Adams. I'm in the DNRC (Dogbert's New
Ruling Class).
GEEK DOOM CODE [!D]
I refuse to categorize myself on Doom.
THE GEEK CODE [G+]
I was once G++ (or higher), but the new versions are getting too
long and too complicated.
GEEK EDUCATION CODE [e+++]
Got a Masters degree.
GEEK HOUSING CODE [h]
Friends come over to visit every once in a while to talk about Geek
things. There is a place for them to sit.
GEEK RELATIONSHIPS CODE [r*]
signifying membership in the SBCA (Sour Bachelor(ette)'s Club of
America). The motto is 'Bitter, but not Desperate'. First founded
at Caltech.
GEEK SEX CODE [y++]
Male. I was once referred to as 'easy'. I have no idea where that
might have come from though.
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Version: 3.1
GCM/P/S d- s+: a- C++(++++)>$ US++++>$ P++ L E-(---) W++(--) N++ !o !K--
w---(---) !O M+ V- PS++ PE- Y+ !PGP t(+) 5++(+++)>$ X++ R tv b+++>$ DI++++
!D G+ e+++ h r* y++
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