Used to tape all my drywall seams with mesh, now I stick to paper tape

For years I'd use mesh tape on every joint because it seemed easier to press into the mud. But after a big ceiling job last spring (that's 12-foot sheets, not fun), I had cracks show up in three spots within 2 months. Switched to paper tape on my next bedroom project and haven't had a single crack since. Anyone else made the switch and noticed a difference in long-term durability?