I haven't commented on this thread until now (I left PHP so many years ago, I have nothing to add) but are you suggesting to never discuss with other peers about the available tools for the job? Could you be more specific on your proposal?
No, I'm not suggesting that. I am suggesting that the same conversation happens over and over again
"PHP is good now!" "No it isn't!" "That was PHP 4!" "array and string functions" "abstract it with a framework" "PHP is slow" "It isn't" "it is look benchmarks nobody will ever need"
It's a tool, use it or don't. Why do we have this weird slap fight every 2 months? It's so weird