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Computer geek or computer nerd? Which is most offensive or is neither?

Asked by Buttonstc (27605points) August 22nd, 2013 from iPhone

I actually have a ton of mad respect for those proficient with computers and tech stuff (since my brain is not the least bit mathematical; totally opposite) so if I’m using either term I definitely don’t mean it negatively.

However, I’m curious about how others view those terms, particularly those who are tremendously computer savvy.

Is one word more offensive than the other? Or do you think neither are? Are there any better colloquial phrases to replace “computer proficient person”?

Just curious.

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