in reply to Why does PerlMonks rock?

Problem solving
people wants to solve problems, give some work to the mind, basically solving real time problems.

If I get to face problems only within the scope of my job, company, college, friends, etc. I will surely grow but slowly, I want to grow in problem solving at a rapid pace, This community has users world wide posting problems which I may face after 2 years(guess),when people suggests solutions for it, it is a learning for me. I will grow in confidence/wisdom.

Sharing
Getting some satisfaction in helping others, in the process I too learn, If I share I also ensure that whatever I have learnt is correct.
IMO i see perlmonks rocks(and continue to rock) because of helping people to solve problems and it has a way of gathering/encouraging people to share in smooth way.

Vivek
-- In accordance with the prarabdha of each, the One whose function it is to ordain makes each to act. What will not happen will never happen, whatever effort one may put forth. And what will happen will not fail to happen, however much one may seek to prevent it. This is certain. The part of wisdom therefore is to stay quiet.

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