I just approved it. I fully agree that it's off-topic, but since a number of valid answers have now been given, it becomes pointless to reap it.

Someone really should have put it up for consideration right away, in which case it could have been reaped before any answers appear. But once the answers start to roll in, I believe it's too late.

On the other hand, I must take exception to liz putting Gaim to read from a file using Perl? up for consideration on the flimsiest of reasons, that the author "expects answer by email". So what? Worse, a number of people agreed and now the node is zapped.

This latter node was far more Perl-centric, albeit somewhat "do my work for me". But we've seen worse. If there was a gaim expert in the house, they could have earnt some XP by posting a snippet that shows us all how to do it. For instance, a quick search turns up Gaim Magic 8 Ball; maybe that's all the person needs to get started, that, and to suggest they track down a copy of the Llama book.

Just because the poster asks for answers to be sent by e-mail, doesn't mean you have to pay heed. If it so offends you, move on, there's plenty more stuff to answer, otherwise just post your reply in the thread. The OP will most probably come back to check on the answers anyway, (especially when they notice they don't get any email on the subject) so there's no harm done.

Here was a chance to inspire one more person in the world to learn about Perl, and we just blew him off. How arrogant, how sad. (No I'm not singling out Liz, other people caused this to happen too).

In reply to Re:x2 Approving inappropriate questions in SoWP by grinder
in thread Approving inappropriate questions in SoPW by bradcathey

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