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I use Lynx, it's way more productive.
But really... who cares? Deeply, who cares?
It used to matter that IE because IE was broken and IE ruled the desktop. But that is no longer the case for 2 reason:
1) With HTML5 and all browsers being considered 'modern' and updated, the differences between them aren't many and the user now has a real choice without giving up perceivable performance or security anywhere. If they prefer Firefox they can use it, if they prefer IE or Chrome then they can use it. Each has subtle benefits and quirks, but by and large NO BROWSER IS BETTER THAN ANOTHER.
2) Most people cannot actually choose their browser. Seriously, look at the split of internet use and the rise of mobile "smart phones" and tablets mean that the user is locked in to the browser that came with their device. And as the browser tends to be implemented on the same underlying engine as the desktop browsers, these are fully featured enough to not be an impediment to a productive session of browsing memes.
So... there are virtually no tangible differences worth speaking of, and more and more browsing is being done on locked down devices in which the user either cannot choose or has no reason to consider choosing (i.e the basic experience is good enough).
We've long since reached a milestone whereby the differences are so minor that all upgrades are nothing more than diminishing returns on the effort involved in producing the upgrades. And to the end user, similar diminishing returns can be seen in their investment in caring.
There's just too little difference to speak of.