I think the problem with touch bar was that, it completely replaced the function keys, instead of complementing them. Other than that, I actually liked it.

Even without BTT, I liked the touchbar (especially on the Macbook “Esc” which restored the escape key). It was nice having keys that actually said what they did. Maybe someday, keycaps with an LCD-generated display will be feasible (or maybe e-paper for power consumption needs)

Same. I still have my intel Mac as a secondary, backup device and I still love using it, in part because of the touchbar.

I think the touch bar was a neat idea with a lot of potential but IMO they should have kept the row of physical function keys as well.