No idea what you mean by "Decent start menu" since it's basically an improved Windows 7 start menu, but with tiles (that you can remove). That's more personal taste than anything. Same with your "bland interface" complaint.
MS added patches that records user data on XP+, so unless you're using Windows 98, that argument is invalid. Get off the internet if you're really that butthur5 about your privacy. Unless you're only using Tor 24/7, your "precious user data" is being shared by various programs and sites, regardless of OS.
You don't need to use the Windows 10 wifi interface, you still have access to all pre-windows 10 settings, you literally just have to open control panel as normal. Though no idea why you think it's bad, it basically streamlines connecting to access points. Boohoo?
And you don't need to "go into settings" to reboot into safe mode, you just hold shift when you click restart, and then choose advanced boot options. Literally takes less time than previous methods and two whole button presses.
If you're gonna bitch and moan about an OS, at least know what you're talking about instead of joining a baseless circle jerk