in reply to Is it ok to direct non-Perl related questions to the Chatterbox?
Sure, the Chatterbox FAQ says:
Q: What sort of things are discussed in the Chatterbox?
A: Everything and anything!! Topics tend to lean towards perl (naturally). Unix and current events pop up often too, but in general, anything goes.
The topic of the CB is intentionally not restricted, so it's easier to keep SoPW free of off-topic questions.
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