The Neut programming language gained significant attention in 2020, exemplified by its feature as a Show HN entry on Hacker News, where it received 456 points and sparked 80 comments. Users discussed its automatic memory management capabilities and innovative syntax. Some comparisons were drawn between Neut and Koka, noting that both languages pursue novel methods for resource tracking, with Koka utilizing reference counting. Users highlighted the challenges of Neut's syntax, particularly the use of punctuation and the hoisting of curly braces, which has been polarizing among developers.