The reason people attack Ruby is because Ruby users are vocally conceited, claiming “their language” holds some set of special place, uniquely created for developer joy and developer happiness.

It’s this ridiculous conceit and arrogance that in some way (never quantified mind you), that makes people want to bring the Ruby conceit back to earth.

That’s why Ruby gets attacked - because it’s nothing special but the Ruby lovers club all claim it is.

Perspectives like this always tell more about you than whatever it is that you're talking about.