Basement.org: The Richer Web & The Death Of Design

Each of these platforms have their pluses and minuses. And as we assess this or that platform we're left with an oddly empty feeling: what is all this stuff?

I'm constantly amazed by all of the new "best software ever" products that are available to web designers. We're expected to use the newest, biggest and best, in a constantly evolving of world of products. Five minutes ago I'd never heard of Product A, now I need to know it. I'm expected to completely ignore the fact that this product will be off the market and never supported again five minutes from now. Why can't I just design?