Understand. I am not at all impressed with the MTB thing, simply because so many say how fun it is, and can't wait to get back to it in 6 months. You know. After they heal up.
I think that's a big part of the gravel appeal. Most of the fun of MTB but less time in the hospital
Of course olde school MTBing was pretty much just slightly more difficult gravel riding, compared to DH, DJ or Enduro.
I generally stick to trails where you don't see anyone in a full face helmet.