I use perl for new code all the time. It's not a trendy language, so it won't get much coverage on HN, but the language and libraries are great IMO.
Also, perl 6 is effectively a completely different language from 'normal' perl (i.e. perl 5.x). The difference between the two is far far bigger than say python 2 -> 3.
As a perl programmer, I see no obvious benefit from switching from perl 5 -> 6, it would be the same as switching from perl to a completely different language. You're not going to be able to take your existing code and familiar libraries with you.
Also, perl 6 is effectively a completely different language from 'normal' perl (i.e. perl 5.x). The difference between the two is far far bigger than say python 2 -> 3.
As a perl programmer, I see no obvious benefit from switching from perl 5 -> 6, it would be the same as switching from perl to a completely different language. You're not going to be able to take your existing code and familiar libraries with you.