Guess what. People are using modules from CPAN. They work for them. They get the job done. Their employer gives them money and they get to feed their kids (or buy new gadgets for their computer(s)). I'm kinda inclined to say "worksforme" IS good enough.

If you want to run a superCPAN containing only the perfect modules, go ahead. I'd rather have the wealth of "worksforme" modules than a few and far apart perfect ones. Sure it would be great if people paid more attention to safety. Preventing them from sharing something that works for them as well as for other people is not the way to improve that though.

If you are so inclined, bug the authors to improve their modules (preferably telling them what's wrong and how to improve it), rate modules, keep a list of those that passed your scrutiny, but please do not frighten people away from sharing. The world is not perfect, learn to live with that.

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In reply to Re^3: Reliable software OR Is CPAN the sacred cow by Jenda
in thread Reliable software: SOLVED (was: Reliable software OR Is CPAN the sacred cow) by powerman

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