A lot of people prefer the sound of vinyl - it's a warmer sound. It's true that CDs are a little prohibitive. I think they still do, but on cassette. CDs are quite an investment, particularly for independents who want to play around. Let's face it that's where the fun and games are.
People have become so serious about what they're doing, it becomes frightening.
I did one every night for about a year, so I have hundreds of the damn things. Now I have to edit. Well I enjoy it. This is not work. There's always more.