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Not to be impolite, but you're on the wrong website if you're asking that question.

Sometimes people make things because it pleases them to do so. That's it; that's all the reasoning needed.

From the top of the README:

> "I was unhappy with the various XFCE/GTK2/GTK3 Windows 95 based themes and decided to make one that was more consistent accross the board for theming."

Why would someone want their modern computer to look as if they’re on Windows 95? That’s a reasonable question.

And F the elitist douche that thinks I’m not smart enough to read Hacker News, as if tech people are just sooo brilliant.

There's no need for a greater purpose or a deeper need or a technical goal.

Someone wanted it and decided to make it. That's all there is to it.

To get a more precise answer, try narrowing down the question a bit. I don't know what point of view you're coming from, or what specific type of justification you're looking for.