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I have heard much concern over "fake geek girls", something that ive become deeply cynical over.

On one hand, I do understand the concern but frankly I just think that calling oneself a geek has become mainstream in general, but that gives no reason to detest these women specifically. These girls are part of a greater mainstream trend and frankly its nice to see some pretty girls at a con, even if the dont know a Kilingon from a clip on tie.

Further, quite frankly being dumb enough to refer to these girls as "whores" like so many misogynist geeks do is really really dumb. I imagine if I suggested requiring a minimum IQ (rather than a minimum IQ of some sort of fandom or whatever) most of these mouthbreather assholes would be horrified.

Dont get me wrong, I find fake geeks really annoying too, its simply that calling out girls specificlly is rather sexist. I personally feel that a person should have to at least read textbooks for fun to consider themselves geeks. A person who simply watches Anime is pretty much just a dork if he has no desire to learn.

Sorry abut the bloggish OP. What do you think of the growing paranoia over "fake geek girls"

This is an odd topic. I can't say I've ever really met one.

Also, I'm not sure if there are many "geeks" around if they have to read textbooks for fun.

Red Team wrote:This is an odd topic. I can't say I've ever really met one.

Also, I'm not sure if there are many "geeks" around if they have to read textbooks for fun.

Well then

Potenco wrote:I have heard much concern over "fake geek girls", something that ive become deeply cynical over.

On one hand, I do understand the concern but frankly I just think that calling oneself a geek has become mainstream in general, but that gives no reason to detest these women specifically. These girls are part of a greater mainstream trend and frankly its nice to see some pretty girls at a con, even if the dont know a Kilingon from a clip on tie.

Further, quite frankly being dumb enough to refer to these girls as "whores" like so many misogynist geeks do is really really dumb. I imagine if I suggested requiring a minimum IQ (rather than a minimum IQ of some sort of fandom or whatever) most of these mouthbreather assholes would be horrified.

Dont get me wrong, I find fake geeks really annoying too, its simply that calling out girls specificlly is rather sexist. I personally feel that a person should have to at least read textbooks for fun to consider themselves geeks. A person who simply watches Anime is pretty much just a dork if he has no desire to learn.

Sorry abut the bloggish OP. What do you think of the growing paranoia over "fake geek girls"

I disapprove of posers of ANY gender, not just women.

Grenartia wrote:

Potenco wrote:I have heard much concern over "fake geek girls", something that ive become deeply cynical over.

On one hand, I do understand the concern but frankly I just think that calling oneself a geek has become mainstream in general, but that gives no reason to detest these women specifically. These girls are part of a greater mainstream trend and frankly its nice to see some pretty girls at a con, even if the dont know a Kilingon from a clip on tie.

Further, quite frankly being dumb enough to refer to these girls as "whores" like so many misogynist geeks do is really really dumb. I imagine if I suggested requiring a minimum IQ (rather than a minimum IQ of some sort of fandom or whatever) most of these mouthbreather assholes would be horrified.

Dont get me wrong, I find fake geeks really annoying too, its simply that calling out girls specificlly is rather sexist. I personally feel that a person should have to at least read textbooks for fun to consider themselves geeks. A person who simply watches Anime is pretty much just a dork if he has no desire to learn.

Sorry abut the bloggish OP. What do you think of the growing paranoia over "fake geek girls"

I disapprove of posers of ANY gender, not just women.

Thats my response to the idea too

Red Team wrote:This is an odd topic. I can't say I've ever really met one.

Also, I'm not sure if there are many "geeks" around if they have to read textbooks for fun.

This guy said it pretty well.

There is no proper definition for geek (even if it is in a dictionary), it's just a slang word often used as an insult to someone who is being who they are.

How is it possible to be a "fake geek"? Who would WANT to be a geek, other than a geek? I don't even...

Tsmida Eri wrote:How is it possible to be a "fake geek"? Who would WANT to be a geek, other than a geek? I don't even...

Trust me, there are some people who wish they were something that they are not.

Tsmida Eri wrote:How is it possible to be a "fake geek"? Who would WANT to be a geek, other than a geek? I don't even...

Its become an oddly mainstream thing to call oneself, especially since The Big Bang heory

Britanno wrote:

Red Team wrote:This is an odd topic. I can't say I've ever really met one.

Also, I'm not sure if there are many "geeks" around if they have to read textbooks for fun.

This guy said it pretty well.

There is no proper definition for geek (even if it is in a dictionary), it's just a slang word often used as an insult to someone who is being who they are.

Actually, I'd take being called a nerd as a compliment. But geek just sounds weird. We don't use it much where I'm from.

Britanno wrote:

Red Team wrote:This is an odd topic. I can't say I've ever really met one.

Also, I'm not sure if there are many "geeks" around if they have to read textbooks for fun.

This guy said it pretty well.

There is no proper definition for geek (even if it is in a dictionary), it's just a slang word often used as an insult to someone who is being who they are.

I've actually never heard of it as an insult. Now it's usually a state of fact or a compliment.

The whole idea of "fake geek girls" is some misogynistic bullshit. People who aren't woefully insecure don't react to "someone else appears to enjoy the same hobby I do" by throwing a tantrum or testing them to see if they do their hobby "right." They just say, "Oh, cool, I also like that thing!"

Britanno wrote:

Red Team wrote:This is an odd topic. I can't say I've ever really met one.

Also, I'm not sure if there are many "geeks" around if they have to read textbooks for fun.

This guy said it pretty well.

There is no proper definition for geek (even if it is in a dictionary), it's just a slang word often used as an insult to someone who is being who they are.

I'd have to agree with this. Self-identifying as a Geek or Nerd or something that separates you from the norm because you might not exactly fit in with some other social group, and then ridiculing those that don't meet a set of standards for your self-imposed social class just causes divisions and makes everyone hate each other.

Red Team wrote:

Britanno wrote:
This guy said it pretty well.

There is no proper definition for geek (even if it is in a dictionary), it's just a slang word often used as an insult to someone who is being who they are.

Actually, I'd take being called a nerd as a compliment. But geek just sounds weird. We don't use it much where I'm from.

By me geek is a step above nerd.

Potenco wrote:

Tsmida Eri wrote:How is it possible to be a "fake geek"? Who would WANT to be a geek, other than a geek? I don't even...

Its become an oddly mainstream thing to call oneself, especially since The Big Bang heory

I suppose it makes sense. Being intelligent is becoming a bigger attraction as far as friends and significant others go than being strong/athletic, it seems. Smart is the new sexy. The fact that the Big Bang Theory came along and popularized the culture doesn't hurt either, but I think they refer to themselves as nerds instead of geeks.

I read a giant encyclopedia for fun. I've read it and another book like it dozens of times.

As far as I am concerned rule #1 of being a nerd is that you don't identify your self as one. It's something others call you. If you do it your self first than you are a poser. Especially if you try and convince others that you are.

Than again what should I know. I wear long hair, listen to metal music, go to concerts, play D&D, read books for fun and engage in professional computer programming. And I don't consider my self one.

Garwall wrote:

Potenco wrote:Its become an oddly mainstream thing to call oneself, especially since The Big Bang heory

I suppose it makes sense. Being intelligent is becoming a bigger attraction as far as friends and significant others go than being strong/athletic, it seems. Smart is the new sexy. The fact that the Big Bang Theory came along and popularized the culture doesn't hurt either, but I think they refer to themselves as nerds instead of geeks.

That sounds about right. One of the most popular people I know is not very athletic, but is extremely smart and a self-proclaimed nerd.

Purpelia wrote:As far as I am concerned rule #1 of being a nerd is that you don't identify your self as one. It's something others call you. If you do it your self first than you are a poser.

I dont know, when I look around my room and see Star Trek TNG boxsets, MLP:fiM posters and textbooks that ive been reading about fun and I look in the mirror, I have to admit that im pretty dweeby.

Potenco wrote:

Purpelia wrote:As far as I am concerned rule #1 of being a nerd is that you don't identify your self as one. It's something others call you. If you do it your self first than you are a poser.

I dont know, when I look around my room and see Star Trek TNG boxsets, MLP:fiM posters and textbooks that ive been reading about fun and I look in the mirror, I have to admit that im pretty dweeby.

But I bet you don't go out of the way to make other people feel that about you.

Purpelia wrote:

Potenco wrote:I dont know, when I look around my room and see Star Trek TNG boxsets, MLP:fiM posters and textbooks that ive been reading about fun and I look in the mirror, I have to admit that im pretty dweeby.

But I bet you don't go out of the way to make other people feel that about you.

Why would you? That is just plain silly.

Red Team wrote:

Purpelia wrote:But I bet you don't go out of the way to make other people feel that about you.

Why would you? That is just plain silly.

I think you answered your self there.

Purpelia wrote:

Potenco wrote:I dont know, when I look around my room and see Star Trek TNG boxsets, MLP:fiM posters and textbooks that ive been reading about fun and I look in the mirror, I have to admit that im pretty dweeby.

But I bet you don't go out of the way to make other people feel that about you.

True, true. I actually try not to act like an obvious geek in public

I'm sure this thread is just going to be overflowing with valuable insights into "geek culture" and its attitudes towards women.

Potenco wrote:

Purpelia wrote:As far as I am concerned rule #1 of being a nerd is that you don't identify your self as one. It's something others call you. If you do it your self first than you are a poser.

I dont know, when I look around my room and see Star Trek TNG boxsets, MLP:fiM posters and textbooks that ive been reading about fun and I look in the mirror, I have to admit that im pretty dweeby.

Nothing wrong with that. I play Star Fleet Battles and read textbooks for fun.