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Re:Elementary OS by Yhippa on Sunday October 30, 2016 @05:05PM (#12832273)
Is there a difference between "graybeards" and "neckbeards"? I think culturally there is a difference and he possibly meant to use greybeard here.
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Re:Elementary OS by chongli on Sunday October 30, 2016 @05:10PM (#12832318)
Yes. "Neckbeard" has connotations of sexism and other ugliness. "Graybeard" merely connotes old age and anachronism.
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Re:Elementary OS by hug on Sunday October 30, 2016 @05:35PM (#12832482)
I would add experience, wisdom, and stubbornness to that list, personally.
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Re:Elementary OS by chongli on Sunday October 30, 2016 @05:56PM (#12832608)
Those traits tend to tag along with old age, at least as a stereotype.
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Re:Elementary OS by sn9 on Sunday October 30, 2016 @06:02PM (#12832638)
At least in programming contexts, it also carries a connotation of competence.
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