Thank you very much, dear brethren Anonymous Monk, for having taken the time to say these warm things.

Prior to coming to the Monastery for the first time, I had read a couple of times here or there that the answers here could sometimes be harsh. So that when came to have a look, I watch for a little while before actually registering and posting. And I quickly found out that this reputation in some quarters was really not justified, and that the ambiance here was, and still is, quite fraternal. Of course, there might be some differences or even occasional quarrels, and people sometimes have their character, but the overall tone is really positive.

This very good climate here may have to do with the Perl culture. As Larry says: "Be nice".

Then, there is the very important point that this forum is incredibly useful. It is an unbelievable gathering of real world-class experts on Perl (I of course don't count myself among these top experts). Although I rarely ask questions here and much more often try to answer others' questions, I am learning new things almost daily by reading other monks' answers. Coming here regularly is really a good investment, do it if you can.