Instead of a hot take, have an earnest defense of rules light games against common criticisms. I make those games. I started TTRPGs with those games. I earnestly love them. So let's talk about what makes them great and address the critiques!
https://thoughtpunks.com/rebutting-the-criticisms-of-rules-light-systems/
Thought Punks · Rebutting the Criticisms of Rules-Light Systems - Thought PunksAlso be sure to check out the contrasting defense of rules heavy systems!