I don’t use either now. I have tried both. When I started with Ubuntu i was great; fast, light, all the good stuff. Then it started to get bloated and wouldn’t run on my old machine… So I moved to Arch and it saved me and I used it for years.

Great explanation

That might be true. They have a Mastodon too https://floss.social/@tde

There are no stupid questions and the attitude of any response would be a good way to judge if using the DE is worth your time.

It appears to be maintained, which is a point in its favour.

You could send them a message on their mailing list and ask the question.