"Real developers" are too busy developing to complain about why X language sucks for Y reasons. There are many tools available to us developers. Use the ones you see fit and forget wasting time blasting other developers for using tools you don't like.
I've used other languages, I've done C# development, I've done Python development... but I currently do PHP development, and you know what? It's fine.
As long as you follow good practices and use things in a way that doesn't make your life unpleasant, then all is well and you can get on with your day.
