What are your thoughts on the vertical stagger on ergonomics, vs. just having the left and right side split? Does it actually help, or is it more of an aesthetic choice?

I notice carpal tunnel pain in my wrists when I tension or release the tendons in my wrist that curl my fingers to move them up and down. Moving them from side to side doesn't hurt at all, so I'm skeptical that there's anything ergonomically wrong with the normal staggered layout. Split still seems like a good idea, though.

How infuriating are regular keyboards after getting used to Ergodox?