SE should be one of those "if it's not fun, you're doing it wrong" things no? alternatively, consider that it's just a minor component of programming in genera

SE should be one of those "if it's not fun, you're doing it wrong" things no? alternatively, consider that it's just a minor component of programming in general: it doesn't deserve to be called a field: just like "using sandpaper" is just one of many activities within the profession of carpentry. we do SE in order to program.