geek code

n. (also Code of the Geeks ). A set of codes commonly used in sig block s to
broadcast the interests, skills, and aspirations of the poster. Features a G
at the left margin followed by numerous letter codes, often suffixed with
plusses or minuses. Because many net users are involved in computer science,
the most common prefix is GCS. To see a copy of the current code, browse
http://www.geekcode.com/. Here is a sample geek code (that of Robert Hayden,
the code's inventor) from that page: -----BEGINGEEKCODEBLOCK-----
Version:3.1 GED/Jd--s:++ :a-C++(++++)$ULUO++P+ +++L++!E----W+(---)N+++
o+K+++w+(---)O-M+$ ++V--PS++(+++) $PE++(+) $Y++PGP++t-5+++ X++R+++
$tv+b+DI+++D+++G+++++ $e++$ ++++hr--y+** ------ENDGEEKCODEBLOCK------ The
geek code originated in 1993; it was inspired (according to the inventor) by
previous bear , smurf and twink style-and-sexual-preference codes from
lesbian and gay newsgroup s. It has in turn spawned imitators; there is now
even a Saturn geek code for owners of the Saturn car. See also geek.