The problem is that the people who appreciate the functional features of C# are the same ones that are already exploring other languages and paradigms outside o

The problem is that the people who appreciate the functional features of C# are the same ones that are already exploring other languages and paradigms outside of Java-flavored OOP. The flip side of this is that there are a lot of code monkeys in cubicles working on C# codebases who have no interest or ability to learn the exciting features. That leaves the people who are excited about these features in the tough position of either writing the best code they can and alienating their coworkers, or finding another job.