Well, you know, it's not the first time it's happened, nor is it the last. In fact, it's a bit of a habit. If the past is any guide, he'll be back some time next year.

That said, there a number mailing lists that discuss various aspects of Perl where you sure to find him. There's more to Perl than perlmonks.org. Subscribe to a list or two and meet interesting people!

Abi could be pretty abrasive. Of the three virtues of programming, "impatience" seemed to be his strongest. Although I will miss his contributions, I don't miss his attitude. There are plenty of other fine monks around. (More than just these six, of course).

If he comes back, great. If not, we'll live.

Monk comes and goes...sometime comes again...I heard some story that Abigail-II was Abigail.

I read the link you provided, to be honest, if that was the reason she left, that's her choice. Whatever how great one's point is (by the way, I didn't read that thread, so cannot comment), it is always greater if the point can be made in a pleasant way, even though this is a tech forum. To be unpleasant does not make the point any stronger.

That's just life.

I share your feelings, but I think he will never be back as Abigail-II or Abigail. Update: him, he is a man.

Abigail is him or her.

Just a bit of curiosity.