On 10/3/2011 1:56 AM, Ronald Weidner wrote:
I've had mixed feelings about my experience on this list so far. I'm sharing these opinions because I feel it would be awesome if this list seemed friendlier to beginners. Several years ago I subscribed to this list and unsubscribed almost as quick as I could. The harshness of the responses seemed unwarranted and I, as a programmer exploring perl, felt I would be happier among a different group of peers. A month ago, I subscribed to this list again, but this time I resolved to having more tolerance for some of the bitterness. I don't know the history of the relationships forged here on this list but maybe if I did I would understand more of what appears to be bitterness. But I'm not sure I should have to understand. So, to put a very fine point on this paragraph, from the perspective of a new person on this list, I'm witnessing what seems like excessive bitterness and personal attacks on the skills of individuals. The list appears hostile IMO.
snip I am a long-time subscriber too. Remember Purl Girl? I wonder what happened to her. I appreciate the effort of those who try to make this a more civil place to visit. But apparently their efforts are to naught. These lists are free, and for whatever reason they often attract people with peculiar idiosyncrasies who choose to become active on the list. It's not just a Perl thing - it happens on many of these lists. I feel fortunate to have a free list where I can get so much great help. I'll put up with the oddities of others to have this resource available. Mike Flannigan -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: beginners-unsubscr...@perl.org For additional commands, e-mail: beginners-h...@perl.org http://learn.perl.org/
