geek code n.
(also "Code of the Geeks"). A set of codes commonly used in
sig blocks 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:
-----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK-----
Version: 3.1
GED/J d-- 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++$>++++ h r-- y+**
------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------
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 newsgroups. It has in turn spawned
imitators; there is now even a "Saturn geek code" for owners of
the Saturn car. See also computer
geek.