so why even bother doing this kind of stuff?

I think a poster nailed that one right here

'It's also like asking musician's why they still create new music on acoustic instruments invented hundreds of years ago, and why people still listen to such music. Part of the reason is because acoustic instruments have a particular character and a simplicity.'

Amen to that. With the technologies and limitations comes a style. And some of us just like that and want to make more stuff  in the same or similar style.