It seems like the responses from monks are so quick and helpful that it is just unbelievable. What's the secret behind this free help?

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XP (Re: Just wondering)
by Nitsuj (Hermit) on Aug 11, 2000 at 17:02 UTC
    The secret? Really, well... ok.
    The secret, is that XP can be traded for beer and O'Reilly books at your local "PerlMart."

    So, if you give a good, honest reply, and it gets a nice reputation, you get enough alcohol to keep you going and answering more questions, earning more alcohol!

    That or we just really like perl... and like to answer questions/brain teasers.

    Just Another Perl Backpacker
      I had high hopes of finding PerlMart online, there isn't one near me. Sigh. Course I did find refrence to a PerlMart Inc. on Google.
(jcwren) RE: Just wondering
by jcwren (Prior) on Aug 11, 2000 at 02:06 UTC
    The secret is having a group of people that actually enjoy what they do, enjoy helping other people, and sharing the knowledge they've gained.

    --Chris

    e-mail jcwren
      Considering that the people who do it try to shout that message from the hilltops, it is strange that it still seems to be a secret... :-)
RE: Just wondering
by mikfire (Deacon) on Aug 11, 2000 at 02:30 UTC
    Okay, so the Minister of Wisecracks will present for you the following options
    • Ancient Chinese secret!
    • You should received the bill tomorrow. Prompt payment is appreciated.

    :) I do it cause it is fun. I do it because it is a small way I can pay back all the help I have received.

    mikfire

(crazyinsomniac) RE: Just wondering
by crazyinsomniac (Prior) on Aug 11, 2000 at 12:31 UTC
    Hasn't someone ever asked for your help, and said:
        Do you have any idea what the answer is?

    And you look at them for a split second, and reply:
        Yeah, the answer's ...

    Doesn't feel too bad, huh?

    St/ro/ke that ego!!

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