Well you raise a valid point but many people have different opinions and choice is not necessarily a bad thing. The challenge of how to imitate fine art monochrome prints using digital cameras is one that some people strive to achieve while others just embrace the new technology and the extra options it brings. I don’t see the challenge as being negative in any way and at the end of the day, if you don’t fancy it you could always stick (or turn) to doing it the old fashion way with film.
It may not be the latest technology but that doesn’t make it any less relevant in my eyes.