convoluted? contrived? dilluted? word? ... unconvincing example

my $is_ready = 1;
$is_ready = 0 if $service->not_configured();
$is_ready = 0 if $service->payment->status() ne 'paid';



$is_ready 
or print "<p>Service ready? <span class="red">no</span></p>";

$is_ready 
and print gettext('yes ready');
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