Hacker
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Generally in society today asking someone if they are a hacker can either be construed as a compliment or it is a loaded question.
Two sides of the Coin
Hackers as criminals
The media have generally painted hackers as computer security criminals.
Hackers as Knowledge Seekers
The original meaning of the term hacker when applied to the realm of computers was someone who had great technical knowledge. A hack was something to be proud of, usually described as pushing something beyond its design limits. "One who enjoys the intellectual challenge of creatively overcoming or circumventing limitations."[1]
References
See Also
How To Become A Hacker by Eric S. Raymond. Describes how to become a hacker in the "traditional sense" - someone with "technical adeptness and a delight in solving problems and overcoming limits"