I suggest that you start with the basics first. IO::Select and select are only used when you need to handle multiple connections at the same time. Write your simple bot that does one thing first, add features as you go. Read the docs carefully. Just because someone used select does not mean that you should. Know why you need it before deciding that you do. After reading all the docs, understanding them, hanging them in your bathroom, then if you get stumbled, ask again :-) I think it's simple :-)

Aziz,,,