Re: make "use strict" optional?

Why not follow the lead of the master and simply comment out that annoyin' use strict line? -- while carefully noting the reason for the change ("removed stupid use strict") in the change log file. ;-)

Seriously, unless their Perl skills are close to TheDamian I would start by trying to persuade them politely and logically that this is a bad idea by pointing them to the many available sources describing why use strict should generally be employed. And if that didn't work, proceed to beat them over the head with a stick.

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Re^2: make "use strict" optional? by JediWizard (Deacon) on Sep 29, 2004 at 00:30 UTC
I'd just like to say, I like your answer. I have taken a few classes with Damian Conway, and he does recomend the `use strict` pragma. I'd also like to agree with diotalevi, in saying that anyone who cannot code to this standard, should not be coding Perl. May the Force be with you	[reply] [d/l]
Re^2: make "use strict" optional? by Anonymous Monk on Sep 29, 2004 at 09:01 UTC
The change log file your link points to just states that 'use strict' was removed - it doesn't list a reason at all. Or is your point that it was removed for no reason?	[reply]
Re^3: make "use strict" optional? by eyepopslikeamosquito (Archbishop) on Sep 29, 2004 at 22:43 UTC
Perl6::Rules is not your run-of-the-mill CPAN module and is not recommended for production use; it's an exploratory module, right at the leading edge, pushing Perl 5 beyond its capabilities. This module is used mainly by Perl 6 language designers to gain some real-world experience with the new Perl 6 Rules in order to improve and debug their specification. I assume use strict was turned off because this module, in pushing Perl 5 way beyond its normal boundaries, uncovered some bugs or limitations with use strict. It is so well-known in the Perl community that only Neanderthals (note to DrHyde: davorg's description, not mine) make comments like use strict is stupid or even, gasp, use strict is gay, that there are at least two running jokes on this theme, namely use strict is gay and use strict with pride. Knowing TheDamian's sense of humour (he has the dubious distinction of being the inventor of the Acme namespace), I'm sure he was just making a joke when he put in the change log "removed stupid use strict ;-)".	[reply]