What are your thoughts on Monero?

I think it can be safely concluded that Monero enjoys a stellar reputation on this sub. Given its rigorous and stringent security features, it is lauded among Redditors for safeguarding the privacy of their transactions. The FBI even once offered a bounty prize for people who could manage to crack Monero’s code. Suffice it to say that Monero’s fortress is as thick as a bull’s hide.

But while we give accolades for Monero, I’m wondering how many of us actually own it. After all, acquiring it isn’t that easy, so how did you conquer the learning curve and get hold of it? If so, any tips for complete beginners?

Or is it the case that while you rationally think that having some Monero would be a great idea, you haven’t gotten down to acquiring it yet?