I liked it, for one. Especially after win3.1 The 3D buttons were much better than the flat rectangles in vogue today.

The UI might not have been perfect, but they gave an interface that provided a decent feedback while getting out of the way if you wanted to get work done.

Now if this is against being allowed to look pleasing? That depends on what you are comparing against, of course. Next and osx i could live with equally well, i guess. Modern win10, otoh, should be shot.

But thats my opinion. Do on your PC whatever you want.