[gwbas1c]

I disagree, weathered often implies broken in, established, mature.

[thedudeabides5]

Probably a concept that would be helpful to adopt in the west.

Like, tech can be so concerned with the new new, we sometimes forget there's a bunch of old stuff that works pretty reliably, and can be applied in new and creative directions, with a little 'lateral' thinking.

[gauravjain13]

Some pedantry is in order – withered and weathered are different words.