I'd like to note that making an argument based on the thoughts of one person, however respected, is a dangerous proposition.

Rob Nagler is simply echoing my thoughts and opinions in a far more articulate, powerful and informed manner than I am capable of.

Likewise, when it comes to CPAN modules, both CGI::Prototype and Class::DBI have done for CGI and DBI what I had been inching towards but not adept enough to actually implement.