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[–] GorillasAreForEating@awful.systems 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I see it as Nerd Identity politics, their entire self-image is wrapped up in being a nerd so everything gets evaluated solely on whether it increases or decreases the power and status of nerds in society.

[–] swlabr@awful.systems 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

“Nerd identity politics” brings to mind the phrase “nerd blackface” which was invented as a criticism of the show big bang theory. Nerds are insufferable and simultaneously want nerdiness to be cool and gatekeep it at the same time.