I apologize if I also came across too harsh. It's hard to tell what tone of voice someone's fingers are using
. As far as THG vs TH goes... well I've been reading almost since the beginning (though I didn't actually register for an account until 2001) and old habits die hard. I think we both brought up some good points, and I do appreciate one major thing about Kailh, Greetech, Romer-G, etc switches - the competition puts pricing pressure on Cherry. I look forward to reviews of mechanical keyboards and/or switches!
Obviously there's no single perfect switch, as everyone has different needs that often are at odds with each other (typing vs gaming, for example). Much of it is just a matter of taste and hence the variety of different strength tactile and non-tactile switches. I personally prefer the Brown switches because they are tactile (my preference) but a little quieter/gentler. I do some gaming and a decent amount of typing, so I find it to be the best middle ground for me.
I found a good enough deal I might buy one for my brother sooner rather than later. Cougar sells a full size on Newegg for $80 with MX Browns. Relatively no frills, but it does have good specs (N-key rollover, high polling rate) and appears to be built with decent materials - though I personally might remove the palm rest, he likely won't.