I hear this. However, NixOS is huge! It has the most package out of any Linux distor. It is the evolution of Linux. It will not just fade into the sunset. This is why I think the software is under attack. NixOS has changed the game in Linux and the folks who have experienced Nix and NixOS they won't go back to regular Linux.   

 Honestly, I begrudgingly left it behind. I like the technology, but I can't justify supporting it. I honestly hope something better comes around. That, or the community gets it's act in gear.