The React community is currently discussing the benefits of React Server Components (RSC), exploring Next.js 13 and its controversial direction of moving computation to the server-side. There's also an interest in creating games with React, as showcased by a Snake Game built using React, HTML Canvas, and TypeScript. The community also reflects on the initial skepticism towards React and JSX, drawing parallels with the current mixed sentiments on Tailwind. Furthermore, there's a focus on good practices in ReactJS development and the importance of visibility on the GitHub trending feed for project maintainers.