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		Sukotto on May 20, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Perl programming survey (2010) They have a question: Please indicate up to five programming languages that you use frequently [excluding Perl] Followed by: Where does Perl belong in this list? Why didn't they just ask "Please list up to 6 programming languages that you use frequently INCLUDING perl?

Sukotto on May 20, 2010 [–]

My thinking here is to simplify and clarify the question.

The downvotes make me wonder if you disagree with my premise "These two questions could be simpler/clearer" or my attempt at a solution.

Care to tell me which?

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