I completely agree. 25% of the framework probably suffices for the bulk of the problems we're trying to solve. It's literally as if the framework architects don't understand SOLID. Developer: "I'm going to Antarctica on a scientific expedition." Framework (a.k.a. 'Mom'): "I've packed you some shorts and tee-shirts, in case you get some warm weather."

Amen!!! I tell my developers - "if you write an installer that puts an icon on someone's desktop without asking, I'll withhold your next pay check... without asking." Amazing that we've never had to deal with that issue any longer. BTW, I can and do fix my own computer. I think that we as developers (I'm also an engineer) have a far deeper understanding of what goes on under the hood. I've solved problems where other non-developer types were ready to throw in the towel and re-format/re-install.