Axs/Di2 etc vs cable actuated drivetrains

The mtb tech and rumours thread is getting derailed with "transmission is the best, down with all the rest" and "it's the future you are all wrong and living in the past posts", so I thought I'd start this thread so anyone who wants to, can argue (discuss) the topic until their hearts burst. 

For me I like my NX 11 speed (shock horror) cable actuated drive train running an Ali cage extender and a 11-50t sunshine cassette. I don't race, I have mechanical sympathy for the drive train and mostly ride winch and plummet style trails. It's never missed a beat or pissed me off and has cost me 3/5ths of fk all.

I'm not interested in spending all the dollars on axs transmission. I like cables. I draw parallels to my preference for car manual transmissions over slush boxes. 

I just prefer manuals. They aren't better or anything. I just prefer them.