I know. AS3, save for some 'interesting' design decision, isn't that bad. The problem is that the trend is for more dynamic, loosely-typed languages. If Haxe we

I know. AS3, save for some 'interesting' design decision, isn't that bad. The problem is that the trend is for more dynamic, loosely-typed languages. If Haxe went with a Ruby-like syntax originally, and placed less emphasis on Flash compilation - it probably would have become more popular. Again, Haxe doesn't have as much traction as others, not because it's bad, but because it isn't fashionable. At least that's the only reason I can come up with why it hasn't resonated.