Jguns, first, I do agree with you that post count is does not necessarily convey knowledge. However, I have found that most people that post consistently on this forum do so because they DO have the knowledge and like sharing it.
Second, while I agree that many people probably do INITIALLY get into straight shaving because it's manly, not all do. I got into it becaue I had a straight shave at a barbers shop and it felt very enjoyable to me. I thought I would give it a try, and although I can get a smooth shave with my mach3, I find that a straight provides me with less irritation, and yes, once I began to aquire some experience, a closer shave.
As to the advantage of a Feather, I cannot comment, as I have not had the opportunity to try one. However, I would bet that those who finish their blades on a 30000 grit stone or with a paste can get them as sharp as a Feather. In any case, I don't really think it matters as to whether or not the blade is that sharp, but rather what your own personal preferances are. Some people prefer a wedge grind, some people a more hollow grind. Obviously shaving with only a Feather doesn't allow you this flexibility. Not to say that it doesn't have its advantages.
Personally, I really enjoy stropping, because it forces me to give the lather time to sit on my face and hydrate my wiskars, and it relaxes me. That being said, if it is not something that appeals to you, as I'm can easily see that it is not for everyone, then thats fine.
I do consider a Feather REAL straight, but not a TRADITIONAL one, and the heritage of this hobby is what it has become. I recently started grinding a blade on my Double Arrow to customize it to my liking, something that I couldn't do with a Feather.
I don't want to seem like I am criticising you, as I am not in a position to, but I would be curious to see what other razors you have tried. Many of the people who have thousands of posts on here have also tried thousands of razors, so they have an amazing comparison basis. This is not to say that you don't, but I would be interested to know what you are comparing the Feather to, in your personal experience that is.
For me personally, I do intend to try a Feather, but I think that I enjoy the other aspects of shaving with and maintaining a traditional straight too much to want to change.