[TillE]

I think a lot of nostalgia built up in that ~10 year period where it was really difficult to find a new mechanical keyboard, so the old Model M (and to a lesser extent the Apple Extended Keyboard) developed something of a cult following.

Personally I've settled on Kailh BOX White switches as pleasantly clicky without too much resistance.

[doublepg23]

My model Ms are older than me, I don't think it's nostalgia.

[AshamedCaptain]

Considering that most people who used model Ms in the era just threw them away (I remember the days you'd find them on resale bins by the kilo), I don't know what it is.