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I had hoped that it would be possible to start an OT section within PM, but it does not seem to have sufficient support as yet to be adopted, but I live in hope!

There is however a workaround that I have found has helped me in the past, and that's the CB and the message system.

Ask your question in the CB, on just about any subject and you will either get an answer or a pointer in the right direction or the name of a Monk who may be able to help.

I'm continually being surprised at the wealth of knowledge that is PerlMonks on every imaginable subject.

In reply to Re: Good Forums? by Gavin
in thread Good Forums? by pileofrogs

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