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.
Having decent chairs, keyboards and monitors is also important for health. Yes, I could work on a kitchen chair hunched over a crappy keyboard and illegible monitor for 10 hours a day, but after not very long I'd have headaches, RSI and back pain so bad I wouldn't be able to work at all.