I don't think you need our sympathy--it's those who haven't twigged to the beauty of Perl that need it.

There are any number of good technical counter-arguments for each of the critisisms you listed, many of which can be found in 'cross-language debate' meditations around this place. But the best answer (IMO) is:

Okay. If you like doing things the hard way, I ain't gonna try to stop you.

And leave it there. Don't elaborate.

Examine what is said, not who speaks.
Silence betokens consent.
Love the truth but pardon error.

In reply to Re: Seeker Of Perl Sympathy by BrowserUk
in thread Seeker Of Perl Sympathy by Cody Pendant

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