> I never said everyone was motivated purely by vanity, just that it is a major motivator and possible explanation for certain perceived excesses (of languages, frameworks).
Correlation isn't causation, and frankly, I'm not seeing much correlation. The proliferation of languages and frameworks has more to do with itch scratching.
> I'm typing these messages on a machine with NewSpeak installed on it.
Good, then you know that PL designers can be pretty down to earth and in it because they like doing it vs. seeing it as a path to fame and fortune.
Correlation isn't causation, and frankly, I'm not seeing much correlation. The proliferation of languages and frameworks has more to do with itch scratching.
> I'm typing these messages on a machine with NewSpeak installed on it.
Good, then you know that PL designers can be pretty down to earth and in it because they like doing it vs. seeing it as a path to fame and fortune.