In the #perl IRC channel that I frequent, we have an oft-repeated mantra: don't ask to ask, just ask. This applies here. You're essentially asking if you can ask a question. Of course you can, the whole point of the Monastery is to ask questions!

Of course, when you ask your particular question, it may be ignored, for a variety of reasons. That's not because we don't like questions, but usually reflects something particular about the question you asked. So, here's my advise: read the FAQs on how to ask a good question, then do it. Don't ask if you can ask.