C++ had a purpose though, to create object oriented C. A lot of these modern languages seem to be mainly made because someone could.
With so many there is also a very low chance of any of them actually picking up because the useless ones drown out the C++es.
I think people should do what they want though. If you want to make a programming language you should, just don’t expect everyone to view your endeavors as useful.
As far as your fifth point goes, new languages aren’t a good way to influence programming in general. Stuff like lambdas weren’t born in some hipster language, they came from JavaScript. Because if you want to influence, you have to make sure people actually see your stuff.
That being said. Making a PL language is a much better use of your time than whining on HN.
With so many there is also a very low chance of any of them actually picking up because the useless ones drown out the C++es.
I think people should do what they want though. If you want to make a programming language you should, just don’t expect everyone to view your endeavors as useful.
As far as your fifth point goes, new languages aren’t a good way to influence programming in general. Stuff like lambdas weren’t born in some hipster language, they came from JavaScript. Because if you want to influence, you have to make sure people actually see your stuff.
That being said. Making a PL language is a much better use of your time than whining on HN.