Or it could just be that the younger crowd is using the tech that is popular today, therefore they are in higher demand.
10 years from now some next best thing will replace Ruby and the cycle continues..
As in my original post, the issue I have is the concept of knowing how to write your own language being considered a HIGHER skill then someone knowing Sharepoint or visual basic in depth.
Who's right is it to say that my particular skill is better or higher then yours..