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"Basic" means stupid, or at least simple minded. It doesn't refer to common, or normal, which would be the opposite of unique. Parent is saying "If you are a s
by wodenokoto 5y ago
"Basic" means stupid, or at least simple minded. It doesn't refer to common, or normal, which would be the opposite of unique.
Parent is saying "If you are a simpleton, who doesn't understand art, then ...."
- toolz 5y agoThat seems like a very uncharitable interpretation, especially since the word itself doesn't mean anything of the sort. Basic means fundamental or rudimentary. I take "basic techie" to mean a person with many of the fundamental things that make up typical techies. Even the most upvoted urban dictionary definition has the first definition as: "Used to describe someone devoid of defining characteristics that might make a person interesting, extraordinary, or just simply worth devoting time or attention to." Which says nothing about someones intelligence. Granted the next definition does mention being stupid, I hardly think it's fair to interpret a comment in this context as being hostile in the least.