I am not sure we are always talking about bad defaults.

That needs evaluation, and that need to be done in context.

In many cases, the defaults are not bad. One finds that out by working with them.

Really, I just don't feel "faulty" makes any sense.

If anything, it is more establishing a baseline.

Whether someone bothers with defeats first is debatable. I am on the work with them first side for what should be obvious reasons.

Passersby can arrive at their own conclusions and life carries on.

Re: still think reducing config and maintenance...

Yup. I have shown it many times. This also depends on context. For most of my career, no brainer.