I was (and am still) a C++ person. But I somehow became also a Rust person. I am sure some people felt attacked, but imho Rust has most of the characteristics that made C++ a good language and that's why I "embraced" Rust rather than felt attacked.

Yeah rust is not C++ but it really compliments C++ well. Each has their niche and tbh I see them converging into the two kings of the systems space rather than actually competing with each other.