It's only subjectively bad when you can't understand it or objectively when it's forced, both insure bad code from shitty engineers but a switch will also cause shitty engineers and hipster blogs advocating its use until it becomes the norm.
That reads similarly to how UNIX became popular.
Could you in a month for your deadline implement a complete rust toolchain on whatever platform you're using then still have time to finish the project. This is why sconix and mostly imperative c get used and will still be used.
I completely forgot about how every C programmer is bravely forging a future in a land so esoteric only a C toolchain is available, but simultaneously not so esoteric that C can't pretend it's not running on a PDP-11. This is like when people use vi because it's everywhere. Yes, we're running so fast we don't have time to put on comfortable shoes, of course.
Also, why the fuck is every programming discussion turned into projects and other corporate shit? Don't pretend a hobby with self-imposed deadlines were being discussed. Why can't I program just for enjoyment?