I'm also in some kind of middle ground. I like the power lisp provides and dont mind the syntax, but I also like and appreciate what languages with rich syntax provide. On the other hand, I dont particularly love either one. I think the only way I'll truly be happy is if the gap is bridged without really giving up on either sides advantages.
But there are other factors which would make me happier with a language than closing the gap between expressive power and great syntax. For example, I would love if there were a language with nice syntax and good metaprogramming (eg python) that also had an unambiguous visual representation (something like eg Max) that you can switch between at will. Dunno how realistic that would be without adding complexity or ambiguity or ruining code formatting)
But there are other factors which would make me happier with a language than closing the gap between expressive power and great syntax. For example, I would love if there were a language with nice syntax and good metaprogramming (eg python) that also had an unambiguous visual representation (something like eg Max) that you can switch between at will. Dunno how realistic that would be without adding complexity or ambiguity or ruining code formatting)