...I will be promoting other technologies over Perl at every opportunity because of my recently gained knowledge of the kind of people who make up the Perl community, ...
While this community has its own characteristics, to a great extent it's also a mirror to the individuals who interact with it. The face of the community has as much to do with the face of the individual approaching it as with its own intrinsic nature.

Generally, those who bring thoughtfulness are rewarded with knowledge and wisdom. Similarly, humility with respect, brilliance with awe (and fervent notetaking ;), and reflection with contemplation.

The mirror doesn't generate the image. 

Willow tree's shadow
Spreading over still blue water -
Which contains the dark?

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-QM
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Quantum Mechanics: The dreams stuff is made of

In reply to Re: Re: Fearing the demise of Perl by QM
in thread Fearing the demise of Perl by Wassercrats

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