Talk:Geek Pride Day

*Geek* Pride Day
There seems to be debate as to whether these two terms are totally interchangeable, and many seem to believe they aren't. Could we discuss the title a bit? Thanks 80.31.25.72 15:26, 24 October 2007 (UTC) Sergi

The proper usage in English is GEEK Pride Day. While the original Spanish holiday might be literally translated as "Nerd" to English, it is know in Western Culture as, and always referred to as "Geek Pride Day". In in the United States, nerds are usually coined by others derogatively, and geeks are coined personally as a title. See: Geek Pride. This means that a term "Nerd" would be a derogatory insult by a third party. While nerds are almost identical to geeks when taking into consideration their habits and behaviors, this is not seen the same way in culture. The possibility of having pride is the statement of "nerdhood" is unheard of when compared with the pride that the same people title themselves as "geek".

This article must be renamed to "Geek Pride Day". Not doing so is a direct insult to geeks and nerds everywhere. I myself am highly offended by the title of this article. The author should help geeks and nerds everywhere by ending this atrocity. TekBoi &#91;Ali Kilinc&#93; (talk) 20:21, 16 May 2009 (UTC)

The deadline seems a bit arbitrary and premature -- wait until a week after the next scheduled GEEK DAY -- May 25th -- to weigh the merits of the page.96.57.205.142 (talk) 20:52, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

I think there should be a section stating the difference between the terms Geek and Nerd. --Luis Augusto Peña (talk) 17:12, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

Friki Pride Day
Is Friki. In Spain Geek and Nerd have another meaning. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.103.98.213 (talk) 18:04, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

We know this from reading the article. The author of this article is obviously bilingual yet completely oblivious to western culture. What can also be extrapolated from this article is that Friki is transliterated as "nerd". This is unfortunate because in Spanish culture, is seems that nerd is a positive term. In western culture, this is not the case, and proper translation of the word Friki is GEEK. Put simply: Nerd is derogatory and offensive; Geek is complimentary. I myself am offended by the title of this article. TekBoi &#91;Ali Kilinc&#93; (talk) 20:32, 16 May 2009 (UTC)


 * I support that day for otakus, manga-anime fans, the spanish word friki (a deformation of english freak) minds autentic passion by Science Fiction, Fantasy, Manganime, Videogames or Computer science. I still question, is Geek the right word fot that in english? Sorry for my english--201.255.21.77 (talk) 18:33, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

Relevance
This article should not be deleted for many reasons. Some of which include:

1.) This article is relevant because the holiday is being celebrated in the United States.

2.) Sources and references on the holiday should not be as hard to come by as they used to be in the past since it's gaining ground.

3.) The Science Channel is even hosting an all day marathon commemorating "GEEKS" with nerd geek related shows.

4.) All references to the holiday solely include the use of the word GEEK. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.57.205.142 (talk • contribs) 20:52, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

Please don't even consider deleting this article. As a hispanophile and a geek, I found it fascinating and have referred many people to it who also have enjoyed it. Wikipedia is about information, and this article is the best source of information about a wonderful Spanish-becoming-international celebration! I would never have known about it otherwise. In a word, KEEP! Frimmin (talk) 03:20, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

Removal of "Rights and Responsibilities Section
I believe this section should be removed becasue the tone of the list is in a somewhat demeaning manner. Furthermore, the list of responsibilities are not tied solely for those who are known as geek. TekBoi &#91;Ali Kilinc&#93; (talk) 00:09, 14 June 2009 (UTC)
 * problems abound. where was this actually originally written? if it was written somewhere else, someone has a copyright for this, so unless they have released it appropriately, this is a copyvio. and if its written HERE, its original research. Of course, a true geek would have made sure this list was copylefted, so stand up, whoever wrote this...mercurywoodrose not logged in —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.150.210.216 (talk) 04:40, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

The consumerist responsibilities don't reflect a thinker persona, especially with the current media conglomerate activities which many thinkers question (Ref: Slashdot.org, EFF). —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.162.112.121 (talk) 18:15, 4 May 2010 (UTC)

Copyedit
Given it a quick copyedit, taken it out of a year-by-year account (though left in 2011 for the moment just in case people are relying on WP to find out what's happening) and put stuff in the past tense where appropriate. Brickie (talk) 12:20, 25 May 2011 (UTC)

What's the Point...
...of this main photo?

Pixilized face of a man reading a comic book? Someone, please use any other photo... Dinky town  talk  01:31, 3 March 2015 (UTC)

"officially celebrated"
What is the meaning of the word "officially" in the 2008 section?

And really, "prompting some bloggers to say they'd be looking for him"? This article is sad enough without making it reek of loneliness too. --Richardson mcphillips (talk) 03:12, 25 May 2015 (UTC)

Assessment comment
Substituted at 15:52, 29 April 2016 (UTC)

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2000
Geek Pride Festival 2000 was in Boston at the Park Plaza Hotel in the Castle. I was on staff. Wish I had a cite handy... but I do have the T shirt, literally. - Keith D. Tyler &para; 07:37, 30 May 2019 (UTC)