No, it isn't

>Systemctl reload

Yes, that is a feature.

>journald binary logging being forced on

Again, no one is forcing you to use that, this is old FUD.

>Blisteringly fucking moronic

Ad hominem means I'm right and you can't handle it.

>that you double down.

Yes, the facts haven't changed, I double down on the facts.

>“not losing socket activation” was a reference to the fact that systemd actually gives you that.

Good feature.