"How many people start using PerlMonks who do not use Perl?"

Judging by some of the post from new users, several.

True, but at least they're trying to use Perl, even if they're not very good at it.

Some are trying, some aren't, which is fine. Those who aren't willing to make any effort are unlikely to get the response they want, more often than not a 'do this for me' style post. Occasionally someone finds themselves at a loose end or simply feels like providing a solution for such posts. Also fine, but less likely to be a repeatable event. Those who are willing will (in my experience) be given advice and resources to bring them up to speed and address their problem.

I read, I laughed, I ++'d. My only regret is that I have but one ++ to give.

Just another Perl hooker - Yes, I'll do really dirty code, but I charge extra.

For clarity, it wasn't intended as a slight on anyone posting who has zero perl experience. In some instances someone inherits something written in perl, and they post here desperate for some form of help. Often their panic shines through in their posting, which lacks any real information. In responses often comes a welcome and pointers to the usual nodes about how to get the best out of the site, and how to help us help you. Sometimes it takes a while to coax sufficient details from the person in order to best advise. The snackoverflow attitude would see a career editor/moderator instantly mark most posts for closure, as someone once asked a question very similar to this. I think we do better than that here, most of the time.