Yes, and "environment" issues can certainly become fixations for some people. For example, VMs. It all comes down to the reason a person holds a certain view an

Yes, and "environment" issues can certainly become fixations for some people. For example, VMs. It all comes down to the reason a person holds a certain view and how broadly that view is supported in their own specific programming sub-community. I like the author's overall point but I think it breaks down in the very narrow way they define fixations.