You could be right... I hope you are right, but I'm afraid you're not...
> I'm not sure about that. I've spent 18 years programming in C++, for much of that time in a senior professional capacity and am excited to learn Rust for whatever my next project will be. Most of my colleagues and peers feel the same. [...] I like C++ but don't love all of the baggage and am delighted that things are moving forward.
I don't know what the "split" is regarding mentality, and I've definitely seen a lot of experienced C++ devs in Rust communities, but then there's also a lot of people in "Rust bad"[1] circles (you see them on Reddit and HN). I think it might be an even split (as with most polarised opinions), but I don't think that either sort is rate.
[1]: I don't blame these people, btw. If you're in a senior or leadership position and you choose C++ for a new project, because C++ is your strong suit. Then you read online "C++ bad" comments that glorify Rust. It's hard to not take these things personally, when it might be affecting your livelihood. Especially if semi-technical management "drinks the Rust Kool-Aid" (for a lack of better expression) and grills you over your decision. It's not a very disheartening situation to be in, and that frustration can fester into contempt, and so on.