[Andrew_nenakhov]

Photoshop (and illustrator too) are so, so dead, it's just some of its users don't know it yet. For interface/web design it is 100% replaced by far better tools like Sketch and Figma, and for image manipulation / photo editing there are far cheaper and more approachable tools than Photoshop. In fact, last time I saw it, it was a complete monster that took a few minutes to start on a top end machine. I shrug with dread and sorrow for those sad people who are forced to use it or don't know any better.

[kcplate]

Ahh, I see. They just aren’t as smart as you and haven’t converted to the new religion yet.

I was speaking photo manipulation and I stand by what I said. In the US it’s the tool that is present in every art department of every major media company and advertising agency to manipulate digital photos.

[Andrew_nenakhov]

I don't think your passive-aggressive way of arguing is leading to a productive discussion..

It is true that many people have very limited awareness about options available to them, and thus select the only tool they know. It doesn't mean that their choice is best for their tasks. It is just lack of awareness.

[kcplate]

Not sure that “users are idiots” approach is better. That seems less than productive.

Pros select the tools they need to do their job very intentionally and are likely extremely aware of the alternatives. If I spend 8 hours a day correcting and manipulating photos and choose photoshop as my tool of choice instead of latest random FOSS alternative that is a favorite of some dude who occasionally touches up a photo, my decision might have some weighted reasoning behind it.

But hey, if you have something you feel is better, use it.