Is my programming style... punk? My interest in programming experiments does correlate with how suitable the times are for punk rock. I was burned out for a very long time, and didn't expect anyone would want to use anything I might build. Now IT is on fire and I'm motivated. Creative work is a social activity, even when you spend a lot of time alone for it. Yes, it's possible to create things only for yourself, it can be good, but I care about other people enough to have different priorities.