Runrig's example seems sufficient for the task at hand. Indeed, by the time tilly posted, bitwise had already acknowledged that the example was sufficient to solve the problem being discussed. What more was required in this thread?

If you mean examples of using pack and unpack to parse fixed-length files, well, there are several related nodes already in the archives as well as perlfaq5 (which describes these as the most efficient approach). Are these insufficient? Or is there another issue at work? One unrelated to the current thread?

If the former, what's wrong with posting an SOPW of your own? One outlining the sticky bits of confusion? If the latter, why not carefully compose a Meditation and, as diplomatically as possible, start a discussion on the lack of examples? If neither, then why not discuss the problem with the monks in question via private /msg's?

If you have constructive ideas on how to improve local posting practices, why not consider leading by example? Demonstrate your ideas in your own nodes. Or more simply: treat your fellow monks the way you want them to treat you.

I think many people have gone to great lengths to acknowledge your skills, contributions, and strengths. Most suggestions regarding your work have been, I believe, offered constructively. While some people are less diplomatic than others, it might help to start by thinking that we're all (generally) trying to help.

Granted, there have been some flames, too. The History colors many responses, including mine, yours, and others. However, I've noticed that we tend to find what we're looking for, which may not be what we need to find.

--f

In reply to Re: Empiricism, not belief by footpad
in thread does anyone else use Parse::FixedLength;? by cmilfo

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