Re^3: RFC: Purpose of Robes in Monasteries

[JavaFan]

For you, maybe. For me, not so. I don't socialize here (or on any Perlmonks related social event (picture, lunch with big Perl name, BOF) on YAPCs), I very seldom use the CB (and if I do, it's to answer a question), I seldomly vote (and if I vote, it's usually negative, so people don't really mind if I don't vote), I don't understand the face statement, I've no interest in the various groups, I've only a little customization, and I can live without, I haven't even bothered to learn what the entire consideration system is about, and I don't care about unraveling opinions by studying posts grouped by name.

So, while undoubtedly all those things are important to you, I'm just here to answer questions and correct answers.

[Anonymous Monk]

First, my impression was that this is a thread for the purpose of setting guidelines for Anonymous Monk for those here (and they are more than less) that care about the site, it's quality and how we interact with one another. If you don't care why are you wasting your time and everyone elses? Don't participate in the discussion. You're not obligated to reply to every post.

You seem to have disdain for the site and care little if it were here or not tomorrow. That's fine, there are plenty of sites where you can prove how smart you are. But then I look at your "anonymous" user page and see that you've posted nearly 3,000 times in the past 2.5 years. You're here nearly every single day. So clearly you get some level of fulfilment from Perl Monks even if that gratification is solely an opportunity to be a contrarian. (Which is fine when it has served the purpose of learning.)

Again, I would say to you there are plenty of other places on the internet where you can go debate people for the sake of debating or actively 'correcting' the lesser programmers. However if your goal is to serve others by teaching, which at times you admirably seem to do exceedingly well, then why make it so difficult for yourself and others to enjoy your time here?

[Anonymous Monk]

I am a perpetual Anonymous Monk myself, one who doesn't feel comfortable with identity systems in general. I share JavaFan's sentiment, with the exception that I have no use for reply notifications (I search and bookmark, instead). I do have an account, but I do not participate with my name around my neck, even though my anonymity isn't serving to protect a known or important identity.

I use the Monestary anonymously to learn, teach, and meditate on Perl. Does this make me a vagrant in your eyes? Are my chalk marks only disgraceful graffiti? Is my voice the sound of disassembling the Monestary walls to sell for scrap? Are my footsteps the force with which the foundation of the structure is demolished?

I think you confuse enthusiasm for the work of the Monestary for lack of enthusiasm for the Monestary itself.

[Anonymous Monk]

You may want to reread the post. The reply is not attacking or arguing against or for Anonymous Monk. It is pressing to keep to the discussion.