While I see the point, I also see that all "boring" technologies were new kids on the block at some moment, and often succeded at replacing previous "boring" th

While I see the point, I also see that all "boring" technologies were new kids on the block at some moment, and often succeded at replacing previous "boring" thing. So maybe the proper advice should sound less absolute. Something like: Be cautious, and don't discard less exciting technologies, just because they are older.