Posted by Cranick at pcp01259835pcs.nhaven01.ct.comcast.net on July 20, 2003 at 00:03:09:
In Reply to: What Geek, Niche Sub-Culture's Do You Belong To? posted by ChrisMoses on July 19, 2003 at 23:38:27:
But as for me, music and comics are my big nerd stops. However, I try to never push my extensive research on anybody. I realized long ago that most people are not interested about how much more I know then they do. It's boring for me and them. Still, if someone shows real interest, I love filling them in on stuff. If you think you might be turning someone on to something that you really dig, it can be a great feeling. I used to be a guitar teacher. When one of my students would inquire about certain scene's, it was a real rush for me. To know that they were going to go out that week and pick up something I recommended felt wonderful.
Now, in "High Fidelity" the clerks are nerds. But notice how the store owner could care less? Of course he has a buisness to run. So his tactics are more practical. But in less someone asks, keep your nerd to yourself.