[throwaway_se099]

There is a perception that D has shot its bolt, having been around for quite some time without making a noticeable impact, either by itself or by influencing the mainstream.

[tastyminerals]

It was a developed by too few ppl from the start and by the time it became usable it was way too late

[m4r35n357]

Or, alternatively: Once something _works_ it is no longer interesting . . . ?