I'm not typing on Alps as we speak. However, on the occasion of once again glimpsing this excellent thread, I'd like to take this opportunity to say that I do indeed appreciate them (Alpses, I mean, though GH threads are generally swell too).
Just the fact that Alps switches exist—and that, should one own a keeb containing them, this keeb is available for one's direct and visceral pleasure of experiencing and, dare I say it, appreciating said sliderly key technology—is something that should strike joy and gratitude into the hearts of keeb geeks far 'n' wide. And often does, with good reason.
BTW, I hope you'll keep in mind that Alps is the name of the company that produced Alps switches, not the name of the switches themselves.
For this reason, when using the term Alps to refer to any specific examples of Alps switches, please use the more grammatically correct term Alpses. Example:
Incorrect: These Alps feel a bit scratchy. <--[An Alps switch is not an "Alp"]
Correct: These Alpses feel a bit scratchy.
Thanks for your attention. The AA meeting continues!