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.

-----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK-----
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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