I was also not too impressed when I noticed this new 'feature' but at least it can be disabled in a few clicks just like the search bar and Cortana is.
SSDs don't last long? I still use my old Intel SSD from 10 years ago with no issues. Sure it's not as fast as newer drives, but no issues whatsoever in terms of reliability.
Why would you have to open the terminal to disable the splash screen? It should be possible to add that parameter to the shortcut you're using with the same effect.
You're free to have these opinions. Nobody is forcing you to like any of these things. One thing I hope however is that you can get over the hate. You're wasting a lot of energy on something that does not improve your life. Be happy