So very true. Since learning Ruby, I've noticed that my attitude towards Java has taken a complete 180. It feels like doing anything in Java is like mowing yo

So very true. Since learning Ruby, I've noticed that my attitude towards Java has taken a complete 180. It feels like doing anything in Java is like mowing your lawn with a pair of hand scissors. You can get the job done, but it takes a lot of extra steps/effort when compared to more powerful programming languages. I don't think that the majority of people who are using something else besides Java to build their web app are doing so just because they read some Java-bashing statements on a website. They're either basing their technology choices on prior experience or are just picking something that appeals to them and rolling with that.