Looking for unpopular opinions vs the alternatives [v5]

Posting this here because the relevant subreddit has gotten too noisy lately.

Mostly thinking out loud — feel free to push back hard. Quick context: I am relatively new to this and trying to find my footing. Looking for honest feedback, not validation.

Long-time lurker, first-time poster. Long-time lurker, first-time poster. Posting this here because the relevant subreddit has gotten too noisy lately.