This is pretty interesting. In the perspective that you see it in , of course. I started shaving with a straight, after many years of thinking about it, I found this place and jumped in. I don't consider myself possessing more "skills" then the next person. but I consistently get great results in my honing. This alone lets me to believe anyone that wants to can do it. Stropping is easy and not a chore for me at all. I will add , before asked, that I solely shave with a straight and in NO WAY will I agree with the statement that "Mach 3 blows every straight away".
What i do get is that maybe you have been shaving with the wrong straight(which means technique) or this just isn't for you ,which in noway is a crime. Just my 0.02