I really don't think so. Bun was using their own language, that forked from Zig 0.14. It's not like the communities interacted much. All of Bun's code was their own internal code, it was not part of the Zig ecosystem. I don't see how this could have any impact in the Zig community at all.

I just wish the camps would stop being as tribalistic. I see a broad spectrum of fights between any "better C" language and Rust enthusiasts. There is room for both of these things. Just use what works for you. Rust is a bit more like Ada in spirit, it introduces a lot of friction compared to "C like" things which gladly accept you blowing your leg off. Each tool has unique benefits, and is uniquely suited to different problems.

If I'm building a simple GUI app, I'm not sure the friction from Rust is all that worthwhile. If I'm sending someone to space, I think I'd rather have the safeties of a Rust or an Ada, or MISRA C.

Sadly, yes. I feel too much "violence" on both parts.

Honestly, Zig community seems the most bitter for whatever reason, while on the Rust side it seems to me that are simply overstating how great the language is and are pushy in trying to convince the other of their ideas.

If this goes through, we can all take SWE lessons from it, but I think the communities will suffer.