They exist. They want to feel the pulse. The same persons that like bars where you have to scream to have a conversation I guess.

Nobody likes that either, at least not sober. But that's where the music is, the people are, the dancing is.

source: bartended in a VIP space in a casino while doing fiber splicing on the side. the number of people who bought into the VIP "because it's not as loud" was very high; I heard some permutation of "it's nicer in here, quieter, I can actually talk to people" every shift.

You don't think you might be seeing some selection bias in your sample of "people who paid to be somewhere quieter"?

I like socializing in bars with people and I like doing work in quiet isolation. I also sleep in a bedroom but cook in a kitchen. There’s nothing inconsistent about that. Different settings are appropriate for different things.

I like them personally, or at least don't dislike them. I don't have the issues others talk about because I can just put airpods on

What a strange take. So you derive no benefit but still like it. Would you dislike an actual office with walls?

No, i'd probably be fine with that too. I just can't relate to how passionate people are about this issue i've never really cared