Contrarianism is not an end in itself. If you deliberately take the polar opposite of what is popular, you're following fashion just as much as someone who always has to be using the new hot thing.

How about we just use the tools that allow us to both do a good job and enjoy doing it.

If part of your enjoyment comes from feeling that you're using the optimal modern configuration, that's great. If part of your enjoyment comes from blazing trails with exciting new technology, go for it! If part of your enjoyment comes from using familiar tools in the way you feel most comfortable, that is also sweet.

In all likelihood, when you're building a compelling and performant web application, they will each serve more than adequately.

The idea that "If my work had become too popular I'd probably think I'd have to change" is terribly cynical.