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Nerds and Geeks, what would you like to be called?

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  • Dr_Hook wrote: »
    I like the variations on "expert", but doesn't it compound the old argument that post counts give the impression of authority/knowledge? Never agreed particularly with the argument myself but I'm sure some will object.

    I still think mrsspendalot's variations on the money theme are the best idea so far - isn't moneysaving what this site's all about anyway?

    For a really geeky suggestion, how about Jedi ranks? :rotfl:
    • Initiate
    • Apprentice
    • Knight
    • Master
    • Council Member (maybe for the MSE towers guys?)
    • Grand Master
    jedivo1.gif

    ...... Oracle?!
    Proud to have dealt with with my debts
    Debt free from 18th March 2013, long may it continue!
  • but...

    THE GEEK SHALL INHERIT THE WORLD

    Nonono!

    That's the GREEK not the GEEK :rolleyes: :rotfl:
    Debt at LBM (March 2006): £30,000 :eek:
    DEBT FREE SINCE APRIL 2008!!!! YIPPEEEEEE!!!!!
  • With the way the days been so far Im not sure I really care, but if I did care I would hate being called a Geek
  • Seaxwyn
    Seaxwyn Posts: 4,896 Forumite
    Why do we need names at all?
    Total debt: 1 January 2007 £[strike]49,387.79[/strike] 1 January 2012 £[STRIKE]19,312.85[/STRIKE] 1 August 2012 £11,517.62



  • Sadly, the upshot of all this will probably be that the names are removed.
    Shame - I was looking forward to building up my post count and getting the next name/star.

    Speaking of which, how many posts do I need to get out of 'stalwart' territory? Don't like it - makes me sound like a dud. :sad:
    Proud to be dealing with my debts - DFW Nerd #491
  • Swan_2
    Swan_2 Posts: 7,060 Forumite
    Just suggested on the feedback board that they should have kept them money related, so the newbie moneysaver, regular moneysaver, ever so regular money saver, but then they could have done fabulously frugal moneysaver, super savvy moneysaver etc. Surely keeping it money related doesn;t offend anyone and reflects the reason we are all here

    I like mrsspendalot's alliterative ones, they sound good & are fun too :)
  • I'd like to be known as a Moneysaving stud muffin! :rotfl: :p
  • I'd like to be known as a Moneysaving stud muffin! :rotfl: :p

    I think thats just wishful thinking ;)
    Debt Free - done
    Mortgage Free - done
    Building up the pension pot
  • I think thats just wishful thinking ;)

    I think you're not gonna get it now! ;)
  • Toto
    Toto Posts: 6,680 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I'd like to be known as a Moneysaving stud muffin! :rotfl: :p

    Nooo that brings horrible images into my head... reusable condoms :eek: bit like my gran who used to reuse tea bags, had a little washing line in her kitchen to dry them out on.
    :A
    :A
    "Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid" - Albert Einstein
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