Thank you Indianajo for bringing up the "derailleur is faster" point.
Court has often mentioned in passing, during his reviews that he prefers derailleurs because they are more sporty
@AbeK ,
@Ravi Kempaiah ,
@Johnny and others would probably agree and they know, have ridden all kinds of bikes with different transmissions.
The maintenance issue and cost are of course important considerations. But how about riding pleasure?
A well maintained , quality derailleur is efficient, sportier, faster than IGH and provides IMO very pleasurable riding experience. Some of us don't want the "hassle" of regular maintenance. I understand that. However others gladly accept the tradeoff of regular maintenance in favor of the involvement , the feel of a smooth, well lubricated, fast shifting no clucking transmission.
The learning curve of maintenance , getting to know your bike by servicing it yourself also has it's rewards.