C++ to catch up?

[eles via Digitalmars-d]

On Monday, 2 February 2015 at 00:49:14 UTC, Walter Bright wrote:
> Thanks for the good read!
>
> BTW, one effect D has had is that other languages are adopting 
> D's features, though few will admit it.

But those who know are very grateful to D for that.

OTOH, it would be a pity if D remains just a good proof of 
concept...