> What I don't understand is why you demand that C++ evolution be halted in a clearly suboptimal position so you don't need to change your processes.

I don't demand that C++ evolution be halted. I support the current trajectory of not adding viral annotations for the sake of implementing static lifetime checking. I want C++ to evolve into a better version of itself, I don't want it to become something it's not. If you want static lifetime checking, please use Rust. It already exists and it's great for people who need static lifetime checking.