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− | [[Fan]] with a major interest in technology, especially do it yourself technology | + | [[Fan]] with a major interest in technology, especially do-it-yourself technology, [[robot]]s computers and related [[flange]]s. Techies are prone to [[neepery]]. |
+ | The word is sometimes heard outside [[sf fandom]], in computer culture and maybe other places ("...I'm a peeping-tom techie with x-ray eyes," Timbuk3). Some have opined that [[mundanes]] use the term as a pejorative. | ||
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+ | Also used for those who run the 'tech' for a [[convention]] – sound and lighting systems, film and video programs, etc. | ||
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+ | “The Techies” sometimes refers to members of [[General Technics]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:30, 16 June 2021
Fan with a major interest in technology, especially do-it-yourself technology, robots computers and related flanges. Techies are prone to neepery.
The word is sometimes heard outside sf fandom, in computer culture and maybe other places ("...I'm a peeping-tom techie with x-ray eyes," Timbuk3). Some have opined that mundanes use the term as a pejorative.
Also used for those who run the 'tech' for a convention – sound and lighting systems, film and video programs, etc.
“The Techies” sometimes refers to members of General Technics.
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This is a fanspeak page. Please extend it by adding information about when and by whom it was coined, whether it’s still in use, etc. |