Not directly related to web front end but having extensive developer experience I tend to shy big frameworks (with a couple of exceptions) . Instead I am using set of battle proven libraries that change depending on needs.

My reasons are:

  I do not need to learn a monster
  If framework goes down/becomes unpopular etc. etc. I could care less
  Libraries are easily abstracted and replaceable.
  

Yes I/team do end up implementing our own framework but this framework is very tiny comparatively to you common monstrous frameworks and any sane person can get a grip in a day or less and it only has enough to accomplish a project.

Also it can be easily sliced/diced and needed accumulated bits and pieces can be used for next project.