I think you're taking my comment too personally. I'm not attacking what you're saying. I completely understand where you're coming from, and that's from a Perl developer of 13 years.

But what I'm trying to say is that this isn't about quantity shipped or how many users you have made happy - what I'm trying to convey is a measure of programming artistry and helping you see and maybe appreciate it.

Maybe a better analogy - I understand you like Rock music and that it's the only thing you play in your car, you grew up with it and it's all your friends ever talk about... but maybe if you looked at Jazz, you may be able to enjoy it as well.

... sorry if it came out as condescending, that wasn't my intention.