Fair point.

I really don't understand all the systemd hate. It got popular because it was good. I have nothing against the other options, but systemd is just fine.

You always have the option of creating your own init scripts with the other systems, and there are plenty of spinoff distros that add those init systems if you so choose.

They're used for more than just anonymization. You know, their original purpose.

You're on HN. Expect downvotes.

People don't want to be exploited for the greater good just because it's astonishing technology. That's why it always gets brought up.