blind, maybe; can't tell from here. the real problem as i see it is that you know more about Perl than most monks around herw. but you express that higher knowledge by treating (many) other monks as if they are st00Pid. the not-so-thinly-veiled derision in your initial comment is unbecoming of someone who could (should?) offer more constructive comments. if the less-experienced monks in attendance really piss you off so much, would it not be a less stressful use of your time to do something else? take up yoga; meditate; run a marathon; but don't be a duckhead.