> "You post an article about a new programming language, you'll get 10 replies."

A quick search pulls up results that would contradict that statement.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7436401

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10901054

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8735892

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10177716

I realize four search results isn't enough to completely debunk the author's statement, but in my experience programmers love to talk about programming languages. If you start a conversation about an interesting new language, more often than not people will want to give their input.

Programmers also love to talk about their ideal working environment. Things like office chairs, keyboards, monitors and office perks are important to them because the majority of their time is spent at work.