Why is it rare to see people using send() to transfer ETH/BNB?

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Why is it rare to see people using send() to transfer ETH/BNB? Is it because it has some disadvantages?

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The send() function has a gas limit of 2300, making it difficult to execute complex fallback() or receive() operations. Moreover, the return value of send() is a boolean, means the transfer was successful or not. So, if the transfer fails, it won't auto trigger a revert.
transfer() will auto trigger a revert if fail.
call() can execute complex fallback() or receive() operations.

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