Around here, tubes are just a nostalgia act, a techno-historical curiosity that has been surpassed by modern technology. If this hobby is about the music, then tube gear is a pointless digression, potentially leading into darker realms, dominated by marketing that preys on technical illiteracy. Commercial tube amp world is knee deep in bs.
On the other hand, DIY tubes can be inexpensive, fun, and educational, as long as you recognize the limitations and can live with the results.
I've always had sensitive, easy to drive speakers around, and curiosity got the better of me so I've owned and built a few tube amps. Turns out I have a preference for the worst of the breed, the little single ended jobs that suck at pretty much everything.