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Thanks for the feedback. I disagree with your premise and your characterizations, but that's what opinions are for! I believe the success of Rust, as a technic

• say_it_as_it_is 6y ago
  It could be a major win if layoffs result in a multiplier effect where concentrated Rust talent now spreads across industries. However, this can amount to a net loss if those with bleeding edge Rust skills and experience cannot continue putting them to use. Further, unused expertise atrophies. After the Great Depression, the New York City public schools became some of the best in the country as those with amazing credentials and work experience were displaced and needed jobs. The same can happen with Mozilla's layoffs, where Rust can spread faster and have a great impact on software development, but only if people can put their bleeding edge skills to best use.
• sjwmozilla 6y ago
  It's interesting that you decide not make an actual argument in disagreement, perhaps knowing well that you don't have one.