Are M.U.D.s geeky?

[I Want To Be a Playa]

My friend and I got into this FAT argument over multi-user dungeons and whether or not they are geeky. He plays this one call Alien vs. predator like three hours a day and thinks there is nothing geeky with it. What do you guys think? It's a freakin text based game here.

 

[diplomatic_lies]

Just out of curiosity, you're a teenager right?

Don't worry, you'll grow out of it. When you mature (around 20-21), you'll realise a very important thing: There's no such thing as geeky hobbies, only geeky people.

Speaking of text-based games, I used to love those old text adventures.

 

[nonchalant]

Yes, that shyt is for geeks.

 

[I Want To Be a Playa]

Yes, that shyt is for geeks.

thats what i told him, then he got pissed and ended our conversation on a sour note. mutha ****a practically hung up on me.

 

[Panda 2000]

Diplomatic hit the nail on the head. No geeky hobbies, just geeky people.
If you like doing something, do it. And just as with everything, too much of something is too much.
I always hated the mentality of some people here that in order to be successful and happy, you have to conform to the stereotype of being a gym visiting, club going aspiring venture capitalist/marketing specialist/generic rich business person who uses his computer only to do business and play online poker or something.
Screw that, do whatever the hell you want.

 

[Call_Me_Daddy]

thats what i told him, then he got pissed and ended our conversation on a sour note. mutha ****a practically hung up on me.

BANNED.

 

[Skel]

Who are you to tell your friend what he should do with his time?

 

[djbr]

Who are you to tell your friend what he should do with his time?

That was a good question.

 

[nonchalant]

The next time you are in a set, just casually bring up about how you are a level 3 magus in you r local M.U.D., or how you love WoW, or how you dress up like a wizard and go out in the woods with your friends to go LARPing. Then tell me how well you do!

 

[djbr]

The next time you are in a set, just casually bring up about how you are a level 3 magus in you r local M.U.D., or how you love WoW, or how you dress up like a wizard and go out in the woods with your friends to go LARPing. Then tell me how well you do!

And don't forget to bring up how much porn movies you have downloaded last weekend.

Duh. None of these are good subjects to talk about, as they're a personal experience and do not bring good rapport.

But quitting doing something you like just because it's not "good" for a perceived "reputation"? WTF?! What else? Become the total act for women, expecting major points?

Seriously guys, let everyone be! Some friends of mine can pull everything you described and still can get noticed in a positive way. It's about being true to oneself more than anything else.

 

[diplomatic_lies]

The next time you are in a set, just casually bring up about how you are a level 3 magus in you r local M.U.D., or how you love WoW, or how you dress up like a wizard and go out in the woods with your friends to go LARPing. Then tell me how well you do!

I've done that before, when some girls asked "Whats your hobbies?". It didn't get any negative reactions, most people were quite curious and one girl even joined me for a game.

In fact, I often take dares where I claim to do many "nerdy" hobbies such as stamp collecting, antiques, environmental conservation, etc. So far, I've yet to see any major negative reactions.

 

[sparky0000]

I've done that before, when some girls asked "Whats your hobbies?". It didn't get any negative reactions, most people were quite curious and one girl even joined me for a game.

In fact, I often take dares where I claim to do many "nerdy" hobbies such as stamp collecting, antiques, environmental conservation, etc. So far, I've yet to see any major negative reactions.

Antiques a nerdy hobby? I find dudes who spend money on strippers to be more in line with "nerds" than dudes who have a passion for a cultured pursuit.

There is more to life than frat. parties, strippers, cheap beer, and middle-aged chubs. Art, design, opera, high-fashion, etc. give a richness to life that most 9-5ers need.

Who cares what somebody else does in their home? I know I don't. As long as I don't see, hear, or smell you I applaud all of your efforts. What is more, I encourage all of you to stay in your homes 24/7. Just stay there and do what you gotta do. I won't miss you. I promise