JonasDarkmane 19,789 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Yes and no. Anything can be a bad, depending on how you go about it or how deeply you are something. Honest answer? No, it is not a bad thing to be a nerd. I would consider that a quirk and a cute one as well. Signature by @Kyoshi Ask Me Matsunaga Hisahide's death https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKT5Khp3-0U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here No Longer 5,280 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Honestly, being cool never did anything for anyone did it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage 24,774 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 1 hour ago, ~Dusky~ said: Honestly, being cool never did anything for anyone did it? Actually, it is a HUGE advantage in life to easily attract affection from others. You can get away with just about anything, and you have so many resources to aid in your success. If you're cool, people always want to be around you and get your attention. How cool is that! But I think you might have something else in mind...like the pretentious, look-at-me show off poser type? Well, that's not actually cool, that's just being a poser. “Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing you have received--only what you have given.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here No Longer 5,280 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 (edited) Just now, Mirage said: Actually, it is a HUGE advantage in life to easily attract affection from others. You can get away with just about anything, and you have so many resources to aid in your success. If you're cool, people always want to be around you and get your attention. How cool is that! But I think you might have something else in mind...like the pretentious, look-at-me show off poser type? Well, that's not actually cool, that's just being a poser. From others that only care about how "cool" you are and not who you really are. Not as much of an advantage as it may seem. I didn't necessarily have that in mind, but that REALLY never helped anybody. Edited February 16, 2018 by ~Dusky~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage 24,774 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Just now, ~Dusky~ said: From others that only care about how "cool" you are and not who you really are. Not as much of an advantage as it may seem. I didn't necessarily have that in mind, but that REALLY never helped anybody. Ah, I see, you're describing tribalism. It's a real thing. We're kinda biologically tuned for it. I mean, before the modern era humans were tribal for thousands and thousands of years. Even now though, social conformity is a very strong interaction. It's all about having a sense of security and belonging, things which we all need to stay healthy. But it does get corrupted and petty - there's no doubt. It's a deep topic worth thinking/reading about. “Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing you have received--only what you have given.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 (edited) I guess it's not, I've been 'complimented' many times by people that I'm a geek, and I like being called like that. Of course, nerd =/= geek but I guess there's nothing wrong with being a nerd, we're all different and we all have different tastes in other people, if someone doesn't like you for being a nerd then you shouldn't care for this individual's opinion. Edited February 16, 2018 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concerned Bystander 2,904 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 'Nerd' has never been a particularly widely used word in the UK, 'geek' was always considered to be more or less synonymous and still remains the preferred term. It used to be used purely as a pejorative term but was 'claimed' and seems to have lost most of the negative connotations, at least among most people under about forty years old. The rise of pop culture and the events surrounding it such as conventions and and so on has made being a geek (or nerd) so much more 'acceptable' and many people will proudly proclaim themselves to be geeks just because they like something massively mainstream like superhero films. Like any other subculture when the market realises that there is money to be made from them and starts throwing products at that group then the group loses any kind of fringe status that they may have enjoyed (or suffered) beforehand. Bottom line, no, being a nerd is not a bad thing. It may have been once, at least in the eyes of those that didn't consider themselves to be, but not any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky42 61 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 I think that it's not the fact that someone is a nerd or geek. It's all about being a confident and pleasent person. Nobody really cares that much about whether you have an interest in abstract math or whether you simply love to do some light reading. Besides, ones definition of cool and being a nerd is subjective, and letting petty things such as opinions on what you are bother you, is a waste of time and can spawn unneeded insecurities 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkh_ 240 February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 Naw, just means that you have passions 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They call me Loyalty 1,951 February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Nerds are all right, they always make me feel better about myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishBrony2012 836 February 18, 2018 Share February 18, 2018 Never, samw with being a geek. Proud British Brony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBD 17,261 February 19, 2018 Share February 19, 2018 (edited) Only if you say it is. Edited February 19, 2018 by TBD, Scoffer of TBA ♪ "I practice every day to find some clever lines to say, to make the meaning come through"♪ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightfall Gloam 18,270 February 19, 2018 Share February 19, 2018 Cool is completely subjective and up to the individual... I say be an individual, do what you like, so long as it's not hurting you or anyone. Aspiring animator/illustrator, founder of MLPF's Lighthoof and Shimmy Shake fan club! "The magic of friendship grows" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphor 11,534 November 18, 2018 Share November 18, 2018 There's nothing wrong with being a nerd. With my heavy interest in astronomy, optics, electronics, etc, one could very easily call me a nerd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Solace 5,132 November 18, 2018 Share November 18, 2018 35 minutes ago, Phosphor said: There's nothing wrong with being a nerd. With my heavy interest in astronomy, optics, electronics, etc, one could very easily call me a nerd. Like @Phosphor said, there's nothing wrong with being a nerd. Being true to yourself is just like being proud to be a brony. We don't all have to be what society calls "cool." But that's just my opinion on being different from others. 3 ~Twilight x Midnight~ Ask Midnight I'm not a bad pony... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicEnergy 23,238 January 25, 2020 Share January 25, 2020 I don't think it is a bad thing. *totally not up to any shenanigans* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Cold Steve Jobs 22,444 January 25, 2020 Share January 25, 2020 Be nice to nerds. Chances are you’re going to wind up working for one some day. 1 And that’s the bottom line, ‘cause Stone Cold said so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applesjck 5,603 January 25, 2020 Share January 25, 2020 Nothin' wrong with being a nerd! Lover of all things Applejack. <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bolt 35,094 January 25, 2020 Share January 25, 2020 Nothing wrong with nerds hehe......I'm one. A truck nerd. ☆ My socials ☆ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRockARooster 52,710 January 26, 2020 Share January 26, 2020 NERDS RULE!!!!!!!!!!!! Why the hell would being a nerd be seen as a bad thing? sig by @Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluttershutter 2,595 January 26, 2020 Share January 26, 2020 Nerdiness is how I define cool. Sorry, to me normal people are just boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatCat 1,119 January 26, 2020 Share January 26, 2020 yeah nerds are where its at minecraft nerd for life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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