I just wonder how often I will find a package that gives me a 2℅ gain. If it's all fair and square, it should be fairly common. If not, either the scales need recalibration or... (insert sinister music)... there is intent here and that is another way to maximise profits; 2% at a time.
That said, this probably isn't true if someone is transitioning from Photoshop, which is probably the context of this discussion. I have seen people who start with Gimp without knowing Photoshop and they got into it fairly quick.
Using Gimp and expecting the same logic and structure as Photoshop will indeed lead to initial difficulties.
I don't want to get into a war here. Am sure there's things more complicated in Gimp than PS, but also vice versa.
Either way, I know a number of people who do stunning work with Gimp in little time.
I'm just saying that the answer is centred on American politics. The definition of right is Republicans and left the Democrats doesn't apply anywhere else.
I really know where my towel is!