Emacs was heavily inspired by the Lisp machine and is still widely used today. However, I tried to start using it several times and gave up in frustration, it

Emacs was heavily inspired by the Lisp machine and is still widely used today. However, I tried to start using it several times and gave up in frustration, it just won't fit me. Various vi-compatible modes make it even worse. And I love Lisp but without Emacs I feel like second class citizen.