If a node upsets you, it is a good idea to wait a few hours or a day before replying. Also, reduce the level of conflict with each reply that you make the mistake of posting.

I agree and have noted this bit of communal wisdom as I really should have chosen any other options than to jump into the fray. (I didn't think it would be frontpaged). I did feel the node while decidedly NOT Perl was something the community had to react quickly and openly as it openned the path to a slippery road of personal opinions/judgements.

I would like to think that sierrathedog04 has at least provided an example for others of what NOT to do. The temptation to share opinions that are outside the scope of the site is high at times. I've begun many a post here that before I hit 'submit' I've killed the browser instead, as my final review has made me realize that my post was socially motivated not Perlmonks motivated.

It's my sincere hope that this incident does not deter sierrathedog04 from initiating more threads such as Perl Network Programming: A Dying Craft? and Rules of Proper Perl Style as both initiated great quality responses.