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Re:Geek behaviors present during conversations by amichail on Tuesday January 26, 2010 @03:30PM (#1078747)
Perhaps it's an anxiety disorder? They would feel anxiety when less than perfect information is communicated?
Re:Geek behaviors present during conversations by jsharpe on Tuesday January 26, 2010 @03:37PM (#1078767)
I'd say less a "disorder" and more a point of view. The spread of false information hurts everybody.
Re:Geek behaviors present during conversations by amichail on Tuesday January 26, 2010 @03:43PM (#1078789)
I mean real physical discomfort that would only go away when they correct less than perfect information.
Re:Geek behaviors present during conversations by sp332 on Tuesday January 26, 2010 @09:52PM (#1079620)
I had never thought of it in those terms. It took me a few years, but I consciously desensitized myself to that feeling. I still get it, but it's easier to ignore.