I find these arguments to be pretty far off base. Attachment is quite easy, it's literally two pins that you push forward and tighten down. What's really important is that it is a lightweight tube with a STANDARDIZED attachment method.
Tubes are nice because they are light. As a civy, what are you putting on your handguard? Front sight, sling, light, VFG or hand stop, and that's generally it. Why have a bulky quad rail?
If it gets hot, wear gloves.

