Hmmm... sounds like the aliens forgot to remove the probe.

Once again, you have taken my words out of context, and in doing so have perverted their meaning. In my second sentence, I stated that I objected to the article because it was arrogant. The reason I did so is because I don't feel I am a great programmer, neither in Perl nor any other language. In English, when we use the expression "so-called", it is an indication that we don't agree with the word or phrase that follows. So when I referred to the "so-called dumb people", my intent was to show a disagreement with the label of "dumb". This is a subtlety of the language that could be lost on one whose native tongue is not English. (If your native tongue *is* English, then you've got other issues I can't help you with).

I have never claimed to be a better Perl programmer than anyone else. I come here to learn, not to teach. If someone happens to ask a question that I know the answer to, yes, I'll contribute. But the fact is, I've been using Perl for only a couple of months, so I'm not anywhere near to claiming I know much of anything.

Instead of attacking me, it might be more productive to simply educate me. Where did I go wrong? What information did I offer, that is incorrect or incomplete? Help me to be a better Perl programmer (and a better poster), instead of just slamming me because I'm imperfect. Chances are, you're also imperfect. So show me my errors, and give me a chance to learn from your wisdom. And by doing that, you won't have to hide behind the Anonymous Monk label.

Almost anyone is a better coder in Java than me, does it mean I can teach them no Perl? I don't think so. The fact that someone is an experienced coder (I don't like that word) in one language doesn't mean he (or she) doesn't need to learn when entering a new realm. And a trully good professional is not afraid to admit it.