I tend to agree. I really don't get how DT shifters are a pita compared to bar ends. To me bar ends are not especially convenient, constantly get bumped out of gear when parked, and are easy to bang a knee on. I do see how folks think they are a pita compared to brifters.

I like brifters, but have been enjoying the dt shifters on my ultralight touring bike. Bar ends I never liked. I had a pair of dura ace ones way back in the day and only used them for a fairly brief period before going back to dt ones.