I have been looking at Elm as an example of how to engineer the ergonomics of a functional language, and how far one can come with a focus on simplicity and con

I have been looking at Elm as an example of how to engineer the ergonomics of a functional language, and how far one can come with a focus on simplicity and consistency. Unfortunately, it also looks like it is becoming an example of the problems of going too far. I don't actually mind Elm's weaknesses as discussed in the Elm Is Wrong essay[0] - these look like an ordinary technical trade-off - but the social consequences of how Elm is managed seem a little more subtle. [0]: http://reasonablypolymorphic.com/blog/elm-is-wrong http://reasonablypolymorphic.com/blog/elm-is-wrong