Let's try to make the Q&A section one of the most useful places in the Monastery.

While I appreciate the sentiment, I really don't think that's doable. Yes but... yes... yes... but... hold on. Just let me explain myself.

The problem with Q & A is that it is essentially static. Most questions are asked repeatedly, and most of the time, we could just link to answers someone else has already posted, but that's not what this site is about.

Perl Monks is about the conversations. And the conversations primarily occur in Seekers of Perl Wisdom, Meditations, and here in Perl Monks Discussion.

I think the Q & A is relatively incomplete and rarely used simply because people don't really want to use it. Add to it and point people at it all you like; but it'll probably remain a small and dusty corner of this site because it has all the appeal of a FAQ and people are looking for dialogue.

-sauoq
"My two cents aren't worth a dime.";

In reply to Re: The Q&A section: Teach a man to fish. by sauoq
in thread The Q&A section: Teach a man to fish. by davido

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