I found some context for this after searching around a bit.
A potential new Perl programmer goes to #perl and is told that Perl 6 isn't Perl then goes to #perl6 and is told Perl 6 is the new Perl but if they want to Get Things Done they should use old Perl.
A potential new Perl programmer goes to #perl and is told that Perl 6 isn't Perl then goes to #perl6 and is told Perl 6 is the new Perl but if they want to Get Things Done they should use old Perl.
http://use.perl.org/~masak/journal/39861
The F--- Perl 6 post is more directed at a Perl 5 audience. This companion blog post for the Perl 6 audience. These are both bridge building attempts.
http://use.perl.org/~masak/journal/39912