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I'd say the main bad part of systemd is how it's used and now expected everywhere.
If you search for some Linux guides or install something complicated or whatnot, they always expect you to have systemd. Otherwise, you're on your own figuring how things work on your system.
This shouldn't really happen. Otherwise, yes, it's great, it integrates neatly, and is least pain to use.
I suggest Gentoo.
Great documentation, systemd optional.
I don't use Gentoo but I still frequent the Gentoo Wiki and pick apart packages because it's such a great resource for OpenRC.