I would guess from the Perl programmers that I have known (and from my own interests) that you will find the following similarities:
  • An involvement with or strong appreciation for music.
  • An interest in abstract strategy in forms such as MTG, chess and poker.
  • A love of learning for learning's sake.
  • A large percentage will have read Gödel, Escher, Bach. (although I guess about 40% will be honest enough to admit that they understand about 20% of it).
  • a trend towards function over form
  • And for those lucky enough to use Perl everyday for their jobs, an overwhelming sense of satisfaction.
    Just off the top of my head. I could be wrong.

    -pete
    "Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere."

    In reply to Re: Perl as a way of life by dreadpiratepeter
    in thread Perl as a way of life by foxops

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