You’re assuming that people choose languages based on merit and not based on how much money someone will give them for using them.

You're assuming something better on merit wouldn't make more money as a result, and I'm questioning the actual merits as a result

	▲	attila-lendvai 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		the silent assumption in both of your perspectives is that the current monetary system is an even playing field when it comes to this context (corporations and their programmers)