Personally I like the flexibility in TIMTOWTDI, and Perl's typing. I find myself spoiled by Perl, especially when I need to switch over to C/C++ code.

The last couple of years I've felt like a lone island of Perl based code in a sea of PHP hysteria, at least in the c/OSS project I oversee. However, I find that Perl just does the job and it's easier to follow codewise on complex projects over PHP. For me, it is also easier to secure web scripting wise, and to maintain with each platform update (aka "it still runs" when perl is updated). I guess I won't feel so alone now that I've officially entered the Monastery, after roughly 9 years or so of lurking in the shadows (anon monk?).

Mister Ed

PS - I did the same thing in using Perl in all caps, many years ago. I had read it in that form somewhere and picked up the bad habit of using it as an acronym for a couple of years thereafter until I was pounced on by a few folks for my lack of knowledge (another site). So don't feel too bad. It's a common mistake for some folks new to the culture/mindset.