Don't worry, they'll still be able to find out what all your accounts are when they've got their AI reading screenshots of your screen. Makes sense to make the setup process more streamlined at this point.

pro tip: they won't

Don't care. Already switched to linux.

This is already possible using an autounattend file.
https://schneegans.de/windows/unattend-generator/ is fantastic.
Use Microsoft's Media Creation Tool to create a windows installer USB, add the XML file to the root of the USB disk, reinstall windows exactly how you want it.

(If you are feeling fancy, download the windows iso, and repack it with the autounattend.xml file in it, then drop it onto a Ventoy USB stick)

Even if they did they can just add it back whenever they want.

I assume any technical person uses one of the workarounds anyway.

Good for those who are stuck with Windows. At least ONE of the (big) issues would be fixed.

How about they suck my balls?

Right now, if you install a fresh copy of Windows 11 or buy new hardware, then go through the out-of-box experience screens, you’ll be forced to sign in to your Microsoft account.

Most people buy PCs with Windows installed, so they do not need to sign up to a Microsoft account. Yes, its keeps bugging you to, but its not mandatory.

The security features (like Bitlocker and the tpm chip) and OneDrive are linked to the device, not the user, so it doesn't actually need you to have an account or a OneDrive folder to run the security features.