I use PHP without any shame, I even think MySQL might be just fine for me; but I also like raw JavaScript way too much to ever have bothered to use jQuery even once.
That said, I have nothing against jQuery, but what used to annoy me was seeing Javascript questions being answered with jQuery snippets without anyone blinking, everywhere and all the time... you see, that's actually coming onto "my" turf and wantonly murdering there. That was too much, and if a "backlash" is needed to restore some sanity and balance, I say lash away.
I like the part where someone else is making assumptions about anyone who isn't a jquery fan, I disagree based on the physical reality of my own existance, and some anonymous coward decides nah, I don't get to speak for myself, the one-sided blanket assumptions someone else pulled out of their ass are really all the "contribution" this "discussion" needs... oh well, thanks for the belly laugh ^^
That said, I have nothing against jQuery, but what used to annoy me was seeing Javascript questions being answered with jQuery snippets without anyone blinking, everywhere and all the time... you see, that's actually coming onto "my" turf and wantonly murdering there. That was too much, and if a "backlash" is needed to restore some sanity and balance, I say lash away.