bayindirh is raising valid points of criticism, which I think you can tackle without trying to raise a stink.

The point about scope e.g. isn't "weird dogma" imo, but very valid, because it has security implications for an init system. The points you raise about unmaintained alternatives is also valid, but doesn't invalidate his criticism.

I understand you feel that systemd has been treated unfairly before, but I suggest you shouldn't try to match the level of spite and throw it the other way, especially when someone is very nicely bringing up what they are worried about.