My take on Rust is similar to my take on manual cars.
I don't have a major problem with people who drive automatics, I may throw in a snarky comment or two but in the end, I realize the benefits and you do you.
I just like the control, and the thought in the back of my mind that I absolutely can make shit hit the fan if I do something wrong. Makes me more focused and feel a bit free-er.
Personal preference, and also familiarity.
I don't mind software being written in rust, though I don't like compiling rust. To be fair I don't like compiling anything because it's just a slow and boring process.