[net01]

Arch is nice if you want to tinker. Based on your reasoning, I wouldn't recommend it. But if you still want arch-based, I would recommend EndevourOS, and for even a simpler/better distro, Bazzite.

[senectus1]

Split the difference, Fedora. its cutting edge but not in a way that can lead you to make mistakes like arch (BTW).

Its still open to customizing but out of the box is very damn usable and flexible.

[joe200]

Even better is Debian testing :-)

[casey2]

some people want machines that do everything but don't want to do everything to maintain them or even set them up