1. geek code
(also “Code of the Geeks”). A set of codes commonly
used in sig blocks to broadcast the interests,
skills, and aspirations of the poster. Features a G at the left margin
followed by numerous letter codes, often suffixed with plusses or minuses.
Because many net users are involved in computer science, the most common
prefix is ‘GCS’. To see a copy of the current code, browse
http://www.geekcode.com/.
Here is a sample geek code (that of Robert Hayden, the code's inventor)
from that page:
-----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK-----
Version: 3.1
GED/J d-- s:++>: a- C++(++++)$ ULUO++ 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+**
------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------
The geek code originated in 1993; it was inspired (according to the
inventor) by previous “bear”, “smurf” and
“twink” style-and-sexual-preference codes from lesbian and gay
newsgroups. It has in turn spawned imitators; there
is now even a “Saturn geek code” for owners of the Saturn car.
See also geek.
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