For actual typing there are vastly superior choices. In descending order: Buckling springs (used or new[1]), used Alps (for 5$ in your nearest thrift shop or for 50$-150$ on ebay) or even brand new Matias switches[2].
Gateron, Kailh, etc. there are plenty producers of all kind of switches.
[1] https://deskthority.net/wiki/Category:Clones_of_Cherry_MX_sw...
You can buy all kind of pretty keycaps for them, which is what “gamers” care about.
There's no accounting for preference when it comes to switches or keyboards. Some people quite like Cherry switches.
I refuse to believe there’s anyone that actually prefers Cherry switches. Most people just don’t realize there are better options.
Regardless, Cherry switches are absolutely high quality - they are manufactured out of premium materials to tight specifications.
You may not prefer their feel for your purposes, but as others have said, that's a different story.