Lightweight Linux distros

[Coastie]

I have tried each of the following at least on live DVD or for a few weeks.

Lubuntu: boring DE
LXLE Based on Lubuntu: see above
Peppermint based on Lubuntu: see above

PCLinuxOS: Semi-Rolling is why I tried it. XFCE is only a community release not official. Not based on Ubuntu or Debian so not for me.  Also seems "out dated."

Manjaro Linux Xfce Edition: Tried several times because it is rolling. Always had updating problems requiring use of terminal to fix each time so not beginner friendly. Not worth the hassle. If I wanted to use the terminal that much I would have stayed with DOS.

Linux Mint: XFCE is official version but kinda the "step-child." Forum too big and not as friendly as Linux Lite's

Zorin OS Lite:  Custom DE is biggest complaint. I want to learn a DE which is in common use. Preferably XFCE
Bodhi Linux: See above

Ubuntu Mate: Best official version of Ubuntu but prefer XFCE
Xubuntu: no forum of its own - just lost in Ubuntu forum

MX Linux: best Debian based distro for new users and those who want Debian that is easy to use

SolydX is a nice distro but still no automatic partitioning to install so not very beginner friendly. Small community and has had to cut back on versions so not sure how long it will be around.

Solus interesting Independent distro but uses its own repos and does not offer or plan to offer XFCE DE.

I have test driven other distros with KDE, Gnome, Budge, Unity, etc. DEs, but much prefer XFCE with Mate as a distance second.

Linux Lite: Agree it is great for Windows users and aims for them. Also great for any Linux user who want "Simple, Fast, Free" and a great friendly forum.