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• Taleya@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  …considering the term is nearly sixty years old i’d say no.

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  • otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Fair enough, though I’m not too far behind ya there. I suppose it’s similar to the dichotomy of geek v. nerd, insofar that the distinction is lost on those outside the group (much to our chagrin/cringe). 🖖🏽

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    • Taleya@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      It’s also an age thing - I mean every fandom has Those Fans, but in general being a fan of something and buying / wearing merch is now nbd. Nerd’s gone mainstream.

      Back when those terms were coined? Sooo not the case.

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      • otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        That’s what I’m sayin’! It took me so long not to reflexively whip around to see who said “nerd” and would there be a slap fight. 🤪

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