Sorry, but I do think this is unfair.

There are a lot of people out there who love the way engines sound, and the increased engagement that a manual transmission brings to the driving experience. They aren't all "folks who have too much money", and I really hope this experience continues to be available to those who don't.

There's no denying that cars with DCTs or EVs are faster and better on most metrics. But they are less fun for a lot of people.