The problem is that places like HN perverted the term "Hacker" by making it a synonym of developer/coder, which in previous meanings covered what you call "DIY'ers".
Everybody around here calls himself a hacker, when in the past it was more an achievement than just a job you can choose.
I also remember used to be that "Hacker" in the programming context was looked down upon. Meaning, you had no idea what you were doing (you were a "hack") or you were up to no good (black hat).
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The problem is that places like HN perverted the term "Hacker" by making it a synonym of developer/coder, which in previous meanings covered what you call "DIY'ers".
Everybody around here calls himself a hacker, when in the past it was more an achievement than just a job you can choose.
True story, haha.
I also remember used to be that "Hacker" in the programming context was looked down upon. Meaning, you had no idea what you were doing (you were a "hack") or you were up to no good (black hat).