I don't know that it's a good or a bad thing; the point appears to be that if it's easier, more people will want to try it, regardless of whether it's better (or even acceptable). It's kind of like looking for your lost wallet under a streetlight (even though that's not where you lost it), because there's more light there. So, even though PHP may not be a good candidate for certain tasks, people may prefer it because it's easier to use for some purposes.