I agree. I think some people use Linux to avoid paying Windows license fees or Apple's premium. There are tools only developed for Linux, but the opposite is also true for Windows and macOS. I've found most macOS apps follow Apple's core philosophy to be simple, aesthetically appealing, and easy to use. Can't say that for Linux packages (and to some extent, even Windows apps suck).

I view Linux mostly as an environment where you're free to do whatever you want, even shoot yourself in the foot. But I'd never recommend that to average Joe, for reasons such as the fact that this article exists.