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Oh yeah, I don't doubt Arch is solid, just different strokes for different folks. I got a bunch of stable apps I use all day every day to get stuff done, including some coding and keep up. Solid OS for my needs, no racing stripes, does what I need -every- day. I invest my limited OS time in maintenance/backups.
I recently began moving to Mint 21 from 3 NO-TROUBLES years in 19.3. Install from ISO in 20 minutes, copy my apps & configs over, done. Just as with 19.3. No doubt about smooth sailing. Point releases every few months, done in 5 min. Support 4 more years.
I just don't understand what problems you think you're saving yourself from. If the latest version of a package has a bug or just doesn't work for some reason, just install an older one. It takes 2 minutes, and you get to use software from this decade with modern features.
I didn't mention any problems I don't have. I just don't waste time on updates I don't need. I already have the older one, and it works just fine. (Now and then I hear of a new version that's better, and switch to it.)
Besides, we both know that sometimes updating Linux software does create problems ... which is proven by the existence of Arch Wiki ... and Debian stable ... or force us to relearn some 'improved' features (prime example: KDE's 'Kate' editor.) And don't get me started on Gnome.
Anyway ... so long as you're enjoying yourself with Arch, good for you.