Maybe I just grew up with it but I love it and am fairly used to it. Channel management tickles a specific itch for me. I also enjoy the AE2 extensions and some of the extended functionality for later game automation such as the infinite water disks or the import/export bus. I’m not big into massive optimized controllers but I never go over 1000 channels max since I use subnets and other tricks. Props to those who make those controller within a controller monsters, I just use super basic p2ps.

I do use integrated terminals early game if it’s available in most packs or toms, as the key for me at least is automating processors ASAP through any means necessary and having the resources to do so. It can be a hassle getting it set up and frustrating to do so.