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Can't thier be a page where people can exgange or give other people downloads?

I would really like that!

Have you tried Limewire?  It works great.  This isn't a downloading site.

YEAH1 Only CYOA Games and nerds and geeks who have no lives with the exception of every member on this site BUDDY!

Some people have lives...

Not everyone is a nerd or geek.  Take Nate for example.

well, i semi have a life. just got back from a concert in nashville. as for the nerd/geek thing... i guess that depends on how you define them. ive always wondered about that. are the nerds the ones with the pocket protectors? and do geeks always look like steve eurkle? oh lifes little mysteries. and what about dorks? whats the difference? anyone wanna field that one?

nate

NO! I mean on this website!

Can't their be a page?

where you can share downloads with?

everyone on here?

And moreover, is the discussion of such classifications considered Nerdy in and of itself? My friends and I just had a discussion on this, and we disagree on the terms. But here's my take ...

These classifications are in pop culture, and that's where I try to match definitions ...

Nerd -- Intellegent, and a fan of one or more of the Sciences (math, physics, etc), with weak social skills. Nerds are compatable with Nerds, though. Think Revenge of the Nerds. (#1, not #2).

Geek -- Enthuiest and Expert in any domain (Audio, Cars, etc). Not necessarily weak in the social area.

Dork -- Weak social skills and into "dorky" things like D&D, Anime, etc. Not necessarily smart, most definitely lacking social skills. Dorks have a hard time interacting even with other dorks.

well ok so you got me there, im a nerd for discussing such a stupid topic. however, here is my take on it.

Nerds to me have always been the pocket protector/tape on glasses wearing kids that watched buffy/star trek/and love the star wars movies.

Geeks have always been the ones that didnt care for star wars cause it wasnt plausible. they were in the science clubs..

dorks, which i would almost consider myself one, were the guys that would always watch the stupidest stuff on tv, make the stupidest jokes, and just be sub cool lol.

nate

i found this article on Yahoo! lol its the exact thing discussed here:

Dear Yahoo!:

What's the difference between a nerd, a geek, and a dork?

Josh Michigan

Dear Josh:

We've been called all three, and to be honest, we always assumed they meant the same thing. However, according to the cool kids, there are differences. Official definitions for nerd, geek, and dork each use the words "inept" and "foolish." Nerds have the added distinction of being "unattractive." Ouch. While it's hard to argue with the dictionary, we sought out definitions from the Internet at large. According to Whatis.com, nerds are people of above-average intelligence who place little importance on their appearance. Nerds are often aware of their status, but they don't mind. In fact, many take pride in the putdown, as it means they're smart and not wrapped up in superficial worries. Geek is a more specific term. Back in the day, geeks worked at carnivals, and (according to the dictionary) "bit the heads off live chickens." Thankfully, the term now has a different connotation. Like nerds, geeks are smart, but they tend to focus more on technology. As Urban Dictionary explains, these are the people you make fun of in high school and later work for as an adult. Being called a "dork" is the biggest insult of the three. There's no way you can spin it into something positive. After all, even the dictionary writes that dorks are "stupid" people. And to make matters worse, dorks assume they're cool. Oh, and they smell, too. So, to sum things up, if someone calls you a geek or a nerd, thank them. If someone calls you a dork, consider going back to school and investing in some new deodorant.

 

nate

I'm none of those, I'm just an outcast,do'h!