Re^2: Perl code to check and count count if a word exists on a webpage

Hi, Don't act smart. This is not a place to discuss grammatical skills or communications skills. I guess every one is free to join perlmonk.org irrespective of their linguistic backgrounds. Also how come you know that I haven't worked on this problem.After lot of thinking and meditation I posted my question. If you can't answer don't leave sarcastic comments.Also being a graduate student never means that you know every thing. Even You also didn't learned Perl in 24 hours.I have an electrical background and I have interest in Perl.I agree that you have got a wonderful experience in Perl but can't discourage someone from learning Perl by digressing from the main concept to communication skills. I am sorry if you felt bad but this is the truth.

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Re^3: Perl code to check and count count if a word exists on a webpage by marto (Cardinal) on Jan 29, 2012 at 20:15 UTC
Well, if you have worked on the problem (the code you posted doesn't show any attempt to search the contents of a web page), you should show us what you've tried along with any errors. Did your period of thinking and meditation include some research? A google search returns many results relevant to your question, including perlfaq9, which has many questions on the subject of interacting with web pages, and their associated answers. Communication skills do matter, the ability to ask a question in a way which people can understand, being able to show the effort you've made and the resulting problems matters. Surely you've experienced this in academia, regardless which field you study? Each time you post there are links to advice on posting here, I won't repeat them, as you're new to Perl and PerlMonks I suggest you invest the time to read and understand: PerlMonks for the Absolute Beginner perlintro Perl FAQ http://learn.perl.org http://perldoc.perl.org Browse the Tutorials section of this site. Learn to filter out which posts merit a reply, and which are best avoided. I offer this advice for all forums, not just this one. Update: fixed perlfaq link. Thanks anon.	[reply]
Re^4: Perl code to check and count count if a word exists on a webpage by Marshall (Canon) on Jan 29, 2012 at 20:37 UTC
Learn to filter out which posts merit a reply, and which are best avoided. I offer this advice for all forums, not just this one. I think that this is excellent advice. Don't argue with "Anonymous Monk" because you are going up against possibly multiple posters who don't have the guts to post under their own user accounts - ignore this trash. Sounds like the OP is an EE graduate working on a MS CS. There is a whole bunch of stuff that the OP would not have learned, but will have to learn. It is ok for us to help him learn. The "death here" is to not study and pay attention to what the Monks have said. Otherwise any question and follow-up question is "fair game". Some Anon posts are genuinely helpful (and I think that the vast majority are in this category). But you are just "taking the bait" if you reply to a hostile Anonymous post with another in kind.	[reply]
Re^4: Perl code to check and count count if a word exists on a webpage by Anonymous Monk on Jan 29, 2012 at 20:20 UTC
Hi marto, I offer you `[doc://perlfaq9]` perlfaq9 :D	[reply] [d/l]
Re^5: Perl code to check and count count if a word exists on a webpage by marto (Cardinal) on Jan 29, 2012 at 20:25 UTC
Doh! Thanks anon, updated.	[reply]