I agree with your take. I played standard for years but I got discouraged over time because the format really limits what you can create and the cost of keeping up became exhausting. Everyone's deck ends up looking and playing the same once you start playing competitively which is boring. This is also true for cEDH, but outside of competitive play the sky is the limit. You like a weird bunch of cards that no one would ever touch then go nuts and build your dream team. Want to limit your games to pauper or jank, go for it. Can't afford to run 4 copies of a ridiculously priced card, don't worry you only need on copy. I find commander easier to keep up and more enjoyable overall.