geek code
:geek code: n. (also "Code of the Geeks"). A set of codes commonly used
in sig block
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 newsgroup
. It
has in turn spawned imitators; there is now even a "Saturn geek code"
for owners of the Saturn car. See also geek
Jargon File Version 4.3.1, 29 JUN 2001 =
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