[chc]

Could there be, or are there? Because it is entirely possible that their philosophy is too rigid to permit a system that is substantially different from what exists now, in which case "They're against it because it's new" seems like a fair assessment.

[pessimizer]

Are you arguing that it may me that all objectors to systemd would be dissatisfied with all possible init systems different than what exists now?

[chc]

I'm arguing that "It doesn't agree with their philosophy" is not incompatible with "They don't like it because it's new." It's not uncommon for people to build personal philosophies that work out to "change is bad."