Much to the chagrin of Carlos' Colleagues, this is just the simple case of "outsiders" trying to define "insider" jargon. "Hacker" is a term techies use to descibe what they do to live, thrive and survive. "Hacker" is not used that way in the "outside realms" - (though in this humble author's opinion, that "outside" realm is getting really small with all these Win 95 users playing "Hacker wanna-bes")
Carlos' Adivse: Stick with your guns, and smile on the fact that YOU understand more about this subject then THOSE people.
And don't let THOSE people define you, especially when they don't understand the words they are using. Let them play in their ignorance, it's not going to hurt anyone.
*Carlos still remains a lowly hacker on the Programming Food Chain*
I did notice that. Typical of subversive counter culture types to try and promote their own popularity, through the use of notoriety and "underhanded" reverse psychology tactics.
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When Carlos writes a paper, he can only sneeze 500 words. But when Carlos writes a code, he can sneeze 1000 lines?
Carlos' Adivse: Stick with your guns, and smile on the fact that YOU understand more about this subject then THOSE people.
And don't let THOSE people define you, especially when they don't understand the words they are using. Let them play in their ignorance, it's not going to hurt anyone.
*Carlos still remains a lowly hacker on the Programming Food Chain*
Thank-you, I'll be here all week.
I did notice that. Typical of subversive counter culture types to try and promote their own popularity, through the use of notoriety and "underhanded" reverse psychology tactics.
Worse yet, it works.
*Carlos shakes his head ruefully.*