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Is there a difference between "graybeards" and "neckbeards"? I think culturally there is a difference and he possibly meant to use greybeard here.

• chongli 10y ago
  Yes. "Neckbeard" has connotations of sexism and other ugliness. "Graybeard" merely connotes old age and anachronism.
  • hug 10y ago
    I would add experience, wisdom, and stubbornness to that list, personally.
    • chongli 10y ago
      Those traits tend to tag along with old age, at least as a stereotype.
      • sn9 10y ago
        At least in programming contexts, it also carries a connotation of competence.