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'Geek Speak' Confuses Net Users

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the g3t-y3r-1337-0n dept.

jonney02 writes "BBC News is running the following story 'The average home computer user is bamboozled by technology jargon which is used to warn people about the most serious security threats online.' "

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  1. im a geek... by wingsofchai · · Score: 0, Troll

    and it confuses me!

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  2. Re:I have to.. by dstewart · · Score: 0, Troll

    Just leave the real explination and put "Install this to fix the problem" at the bottom of the page for the idiots.

    No, you put the fix at the top of the page to minimize confusions for the idiots.

    I can't be the only one that is tired of the psuedo-elitist attitude that I see here with regard to people that are not adept with computers.

    "Ha-ha, idi0t lusers are stoopid! Tehy just clicky click! I smrt geek! I mock them for not knowing compooter!"

    It's not the 90's anymore, guys. Being able to use a PC effectively is about as awe-inspiring as being able to use a toaster effectively.

    "Au contraire," you might say, "they come to ME for help to fix their broken Windows boxen! I have power and respect!" Perhaps you even work in Technical Support, and HUNDREDS of stupid lusers call you for help!

    Much like how people call the janitor with the toilet gets clogged up.

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