You realize that every single point you make in the first paragraph is 100% subjective. Each one has its strengths and weaknesses. It just feels like you person

You realize that every single point you make in the first paragraph is 100% subjective. Each one has its strengths and weaknesses. It just feels like you personally don't get some of these "outdated technologies" or weren't brought up in environments where their strengths shined. There are no magic bullets. Regardless of how bad you might think something is, someone else out there can give you a wide range of reasons why it should be used. That said, Node is fun, but its no savior.