I see a couple of problems with this article (Why Perl Advocacy Is A Bad Idea). First, it's pretty arrogant. I like the idea that I'm among a group of smart people, and that makes me smart, too. Of course, just associating with smart people won't make me smart. I still have to do the work.

The other objection I have is simply that you're never going to be able to hide from the so-called dumb people, the huddled masses, the unwashed millions, hoi polloi, proletariat, peasants, whatever you call them. They're out there, in a location near you, and you'll never get away from them.

IMNSHO, it's useless to try to preserve our sacred Perl from the minions of the Unclean. It is much better to work to educate those who want to play or work with Perl, to help them become better coders. I think Merlyn's got the right idea - get out there and try to correct the errors. It may prove to be Perl before swine, but it may also help to rehabilitate Perl's undeserved reputation.

In reply to Re^2: Perl forum ambassadors (Perl Before Swine)? by spiritway
in thread Perl forum ambassadors? by BUU

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