Perhaps if you were here as a non-anonymous user, you could politely ask to be a member of the group known as pmdev. For one, they have access to nearly (I believe it is not _everything_, but quite close enough) all of the code that makes up PerlMonks. And as a big bonus (okay I lie: it's the point of the group in the first place), pmdevils get to submit what we call 'patches'. Essentially, pmdev members get to make modifications to the PerlMonks code, upon approval by one of the great powers known as the gods :) (this covers your "why wouldn't I just contribute to the everything engine" question).

As I understand it, more active members of pmdev would be greatly appreciated. There is much work to be done, and the more people willing to help out, the better. But your chances of entering the pmdev group are probably pretty low unless you let it be known who you are and why you want to join the group and what contributions you could make.

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In reply to Re^2: Throw your money at tye! by Coruscate
in thread Throw your money at tye! by Aristotle

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