[0x1ceb00da]

Not saying rust is easy, but syntax wouldn't even be in the top 5 if I had to list things that make rust difficult.

[justinrubek]

It always amazes me what things people will latch on to. There are many valid criticisms to be had, but those aren't the focus points of the debates.

[Measter]

But many of those valid criticisms require some familiarity with the language. With syntax they can just point at it and claim it's bad without having to learn anything first.