What I'm doing is not for the feint of heart. For me it's as much for the joy of the project, though I do really like the power and customizability of the stack I've put together. I'm also a privacy wonk and I like having full control over my data, not to mention the content I'm consuming.
But yeah, I won't claim this is for everyone. But for those interested in a DIY project it's working great for me!