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Woody's Geek Code Page

Version 3.12
This is my Geek Code, an indicator of the type of geek I am, and my general geek beliefs. Being designed by geeks, it's presented in a way that geeks will see and understand it, namely, in a standard code block, much like those used by PGP and other encapsulation systems. My geek code block looks like this: 

-----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK-----
Version: 3.12
GCS/CM/E d(--) s+:+>+: a C++ UL++++BS 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:y**++
------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------
You should probably note that this geek code block was last updated in June of 2006, so some of the more timely things (s,W, and r) may be out of date.

For you poor souls out there that may not be able to actualy just read this code block, below is a breakdown translation of each field. Once you get the hang of it, it quite simple.

Other items I use to broadcast and/or discover geekdom include the Psi Corps insignia pin, which I wear on my leather trenchcoat whenever the temperature is under 75 degrees. (Thats mainly the non-winter month of July here.) I also have a Flying Spagettii Monster emblem on my car, which I use as a backup geek detector when not wearing my coat.

GEEK TYPE CODE [GCS/CM/E]

Geek of Computer Science, Geek of Computer Management, Geek of Engineering.

GEEK DRESS CODE [d(--)]

My tendencies on this issue range from: "I dress a lot like those found in catalog ads. Bland, boring, without life or meaning." to: "My t-shirts go a step further and have a trendy political message on them."

GEEK SHAPE CODE [s+:+>+:]

I'm a little taller than most. I'm a little rounder than most. But someday I'd like to say: "I'm a little taller than most."

GEEK AGE CODE [a]

My age is 30-39.

GEEK COMPUTERS CODE [C++]

Computers are a large part of my existence. When I get up in the morning, the first thing I do is log myself in.

GEEK UNIX CODE [UL++++BS]

I use GNU/Linux, BSD and SunOS/Solaris. 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 start a new landfill on your front lawn or your quota is reduced to 4K.

GEEK PERL CODE [P+(++)]

My tendencies on this issue range from: "I know of perl. I like perl. I just haven't learned much perl, but it is on my agenda.", to: "Perl is a powerful programming tool. I don't write shell scripts anymore because I write them in Perl."

GEEK GNU/LINUX CODE [L++++]

I am a GNU/Linux wizard. I munch C code for breakfast and have enough room left over for a kernel debugging. I have so many patches installed that I lost track about ten versions ago. GNU/Linux newbies consider me a net.god.

GEEK EMACS CODE [E---]

Emacs sucks! vi forever!!!

GEEK WORLD WIDE WEB CODE [W++>+]

I have a homepage. I surf daily. My homepage is advertised in my .signature. But someday I'd like to say: "I have the latest version of Netscape, and wander the web only when there's something specific I'm looking for."

GEEK USENET CODE [N+]

I read news recreationally when I have some time to kill.

GEEK USENET ORACLE CODE [o+]

I have been incarnated at least once.

GEEK KIBO CODE [K?]

Kibo? I don't even know what that is...

GEEK MICROSOFT WINDOWS CODE [w+++@$]

I am a MS Windows programming god. I wrote a VxD driver to allow MS Windows and DOS to share the use of my waffle iron. But that varies... Getting paid for it!

GEEK OS/2 CODE [O-]

Tried it, didn't like it.

GEEK MACINTOSH CODE [M+@]

A Mac has it's uses. But that varies...

GEEK VMS CODE [V-]

Unix is much better than VMS for my computing needs.

GEEK POLITICS & SOCIAL ISSUES CODE [PS++(+++)]

My tendencies on this issue range from: "I give to liberal causes. I march for gay rights. I'm a card carrying member of the ACLU. Keep abortion safe and legal.", to: "Legalize drugs! Abolish the government. Fuck the draft!"

GEEK POLITICS & ECONOMIC ISSUES CODE [PE]

Distrust both government and business.

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 have the most recent version and use it regularly.

GEEK STAR TREK CODE [t+@]

It's a damn fine TV show and is one of the only things good on television any more. But that varies...

GEEK BABYLON 5 CODE [5++]

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!

GEEK X FILES CODE [X-]

It's ok if you like paranoia and conspiracy stories, but, let's face it, it's crap.

GEEK ROLE-PLAYING CODE [R(+)]

My tendencies on this issue range from: "Role-Playing? That's just something to do to kill a Saturday afternoon.", to: "I've got my weekly sessions set up and a character that I know better than I know myself."

GEEK TELEVISION CODE [tv-]

I watch tv for the news and 'special programming.'

GEEK BOOKS CODE [b+]

I enjoy reading, but don't get the time very often.

GEEK DILBERT CODE [DI+++]

I am a Dilbert prototype.

GEEK DOOM CODE [D---]

To hell with Doom, I miss Zork.

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 Baccalaureate degree.

GEEK HOUSING CODE [h+]

Living alone, get out once a week to buy food, no more than once a month to do laundry. All surfaces covered.

GEEK RELATIONSHIPS CODE [r%>+++]

I was going out with someone, but the asshole dumped me. But someday I'd like to say: "Found someone, dated, and am now married."

GEEK SEX CODE [y:y**++]

Male looking for Male. I've been known to make perverts look like angels. I was once referred to as 'easy'. I have no idea where that might have come from though.