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It's not "dead", it's "mature", "stable", or "known". You can build on it and focus on what you want to do without worrying that the foundation will be pulled out from under you.

Because it is fun. It is challenging, and interesting. And nostalgic.

Don't have a soul sucking job. Don't have kids. Or a relationship. Endless potential focus. But not everyone has a razor sharp passion.

The author has children. And a wife. https://www.c64os.com/legal/thanks-and-credits/

No wonder they're in his credits.

"Thank you for putting up with all my late nights programming, and all the money I've spent on old computers."

Sort of just co-exists with my point rather than refute it.

I see your argument in the sense that having kids and a relationship are a lot of work but they're also an inspiration. I have two children and I can say yes, you can still be a creative fulfilled individual. But it's not as easy with the extra responsibility. And one has to be more focused.