> As far as I can tell, the originators of these ideas are people that betray agendas against the success of Ruby and/or Ruby on Rails.

Says the person who has a vested financial interest in the opposite.

Here come the flame wars... Look away. Don't get sucked in. It's fun to start grinding on each other, but oh, such a waste of time!

It's the predictable pattern of tearing down a darling. I think its actually for the better. Ruby has had a nice ride, some negative attention will help drain the hype. What'll be left will be closer to the truth and able to stand on its own merits.

God, I actually read this. What the hell is wrong with me? I need a life.

...meh

INTERNETS FIGHT!

I used to think programming languages were tools to create with but now I realize they are not tools they are a religion.

I sometimes think of them as clothing styles.

Thats my preferred analogy. From what little I know of the fashion industry, the parallels are amazing. A lot of the fashion industry spends its efforts trying to out do and impress itself (and tear itself down) - with little regard to what "ordinary" people want to wear.