I'm willing to give OT posts wide latitude if the solution to the poster's problem aids the Perl cause within their organization. For example: Web server configuration can be off-topic, but getting Perl CGIs working on IIS/PWS is often essential for Perl to gain a toe-hold. That can also extend to answering the occassional SQL question.

I'm also happy to ignore OT-ness if the poster has developed a reputation here, particularly when they've gone out of their way to help others. What goes around should be allowed to come around.

Other than that, burn 'em.