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You can discuss any topic you want, any time you want, in the Chatterbox. It is not limited to Perl-related topics: politics, dog grooming, carpentry -- we've got it all in the CB.

Unlike the Sections, there is no permanent record of CB discussions. But, I see no need to keep a record of non-Perl topics at a Perl site.

That is also one of the big disadvantages of the CB.

Its transient, unless you are following the topics you will not be able to keep up with the discussion even with the help of the CB history.

Many Monks who have a lot to offer in the way of experience in other areas switch the CB off, at least with a specific area they would have the opportunity to contribute if they wanted to.

As to the comment that it would "attract quite a bit of attention and newcomers (along with quite a bit of trash, I'm sure)"

There's nothing wrong with attracting newcomers, after all that's what PerlMonks is all about and any unwanted material could be dealt with in the usual way.

UPDATE

For example a discussion like this could never happen in the CB.

In reply to Re^2: a place for other monks? by Gavin
in thread a place for other monks? by xiaoyafeng

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