Increasing conformity in geekdom

Source: http://myextralife.com/56geeks/

A geek used to be a person who had a strong particular interest (that was often not shared by many others). However, as "geekness" has become more mainstream (and acceptable), the understanding of what constitutes a geek became more uniform (See The Evolution of Geek):


A geek must love science fiction (ALL science fiction, but especially Star Wars and Star Trek). A geek must like fantasy books and movies (ALL of them). A geek must read and collects comics books. A geek must have numerous collectibles in his room and office. A geek must play role playing games (both tabletop and online). A geek must be into cosplay and attend conventions (such as ComiCon and DragonCon). 


Daljeet Singh from the "Geeks are sexy" blog wrote an interesting personal reflection of how the geek community started to outcast geeks who do not show interest for that whole "geek package". Read more here: I’m a Geek…and I Don’t Like Star Wars

I agree with Daljeet's observations. Geeks identify themselves by a particular interest and often had to endure being social outcasts for their passions. It would be ironic if the geek community would outcast fellow geeks for not being geeky enough.