So, the reason Rust took the direction it did is that a lot of people want a language specifically like this, while there were already plenty of languages rough

So, the reason Rust took the direction it did is that a lot of people want a language specifically like this, while there were already plenty of languages roughly in the ballpark Graydon wanted. I don't have a clear use for one of those languages, I might use it in some cases anyway, but I was compelled by Rust, it's more or less exactly what I needed. I can have a proper type system like an ML, and touch the metal like C? Yes please.