Of course Rust "stole" many things, there wouldn't be much of a language if it didn't. C++ is a crucial piece of history in the evolution of programming languag

Of course Rust "stole" many things, there wouldn't be much of a language if it didn't. C++ is a crucial piece of history in the evolution of programming languages. > the whole argument about developers identifying Taking inspiration from C++ is inseparable from developing a language today. Arguing about who "stole" ideas is sidetracking the overall discussion, in the first place. The development of C++ is being hampered by the perception of a threat/enemy who "steals" ideas - which is a very human and normal way to act. If the discussion is "them/Rust" vs. "us/C++", then the reasoning behind that counterproductive mindset is worth talking about.