React was a library before hooks. Now it is a framework and decides when your code runs, not you. And now it is a terrible framework with server components.
I think server components have been very badly marketed. They're totally opt-in, so I don't see how this would make React instantly a terrible framework. I for one think they represent a lot of value.
If you don't use them, then React is quite literally no different to you.
If you don't use them, then React is quite literally no different to you.