I love VLC. I also love mpv.

I like to think that VLC is for window users for them to get a taste of what it’s like to use Linux.

Lol that’s hilarious if not sad.

Welcome to Linux. You’ll learn, and for the better, by using it more. Like picking up anything new there will be difficulties at times, but well worth it. The first positive on your list is good enough reason that makes any difficulties worth surpassing.