[gompertz]

The SNR point is well taken. It's probably why I find less popular languages to be more enjoyable. Practically anything Python or Javascript related is flooded with too much entry-level commentary and Medium articles (yick). Languages such as D, AWK, Prolog, etc etc attract those who have broken that threshold, generally many years ago.

[WalterBright]

D programmers have also been in high demand in the industry, because D programmers tend to not need social proof, and tend to be self-educated and self-starters.

[pottertheotter]

Walter, what do you mean by social proof in this context? Wondering if you have a brief example?

[WalterBright]

Social proof is buying a Ford car because your friends and family all drive Fords.

The old phrase "nobody ever got fired for buying IBM" is another one (though nobody has said that since 1990).

[mhh__]

Majority of pro D developers are there by word of mouth / hiring "weird" smart people.