On: What non-geeks hear when you speak techie

[michaelneale]

Yes but really really bad post title. Is nothing to do with techie talk, that was the first thing that bugged me.

I think the use of the term "geek" is reasonable: I am seeing that term apply more and more to anyone with a deep/obsessive interest in a subject.

[MartinCron → michaelneale]

I agree. "Geek" has become, to me, anyway, a synonym for "enthusiast". One can be a computer geek, or a business geek, or an artisan bread geek. One characteristic trait of any kind of geekdom is using jargon with an inappropriate audience.

You'll have to pardon me, I've got a batard that needs to proof.

[michaelneale → MartinCron]

Its also rarely seen as insulting these days.