[JoeAltmaier]

You're projecting. I completely understand the OPs position; I concur 100%. You can dismiss it as some foolish antisocial whine if you like; or you could understand that his position is entirely valid.

If you've never gotten into the zone; if you've never spent an entire afternoon and missed meals and been utterly surprised at the clock when you come up for air; if you've never been productive at the level of a seriously skilled programmer, then I suppose you would dismiss this as a silly rant. But that says more about you than the OP.

[couchand]

If you've never gotten into the zone WITH a pair you're really missing out. It's a far more incredible experience than doing it yourself, just like many things... ;-)