Re: 'Pilot' aka forced beta testers
While I agree with your POV, I think it is time to accept that MS will never do what you want despite power users all over the world hoping they would do just that.
If you can't get on with the MS Message of the future (according to Redmond) then it is time to jump ship to one of
Linux/BSD/Chrome/MacOS
And frankly get on with your life with far less stress.