I don't disagree, but it's so much easier to change environment: just logout and login with the new environment.
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Literally the only reason I use Zorin is because I am too computer illiterate to put the stuff i like about its desktop environment in a more lightweight distro or on Qubes
I'm still not fully across Linux because my job requires me to use Windows everyday. That said I've been using Pop_OS! On my personal machine for over two years now and its been flawless, requires little upkeep and minimal use of the terminal, the times I've needed to install stuff using the terminal has also been flawless which gives me extra confidence.
Whatever gives the least complicated experience and just works with little extra work is what will win out in the end for the day to day user. People generally just want to get on their machine, use the programs they want and not be interrupted by anything else from the computer, barring updates, we have all come to understand the importance of updates as routine maintenance.
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While many can agree with a desktop environments importance, the desktop environment is rn closely tied to the distro's philosophy. Many who venture outside the major distros will need to set up their own environment.
nice to have choices. new users are better off with a polished install so they can get back to scrolling. takes work to do some desktops. ran a minimal thing for years at work. forget the name.