I don't understand how this is still anything to discuss. systemd is the only option; GNOME is already using it for some parts and will probably not hesitate to integrate it even more deeply to push Poettering's agenda.
Whether or not the sysadmins want to learn systemd and regardless of whether it's the technically superior super-init system (you can't really call systemd an init system anymore), it's going to be forced down our throats anyway. What's with the holdup?
Systemd provides various things that desktop environments want to use. This is not limited to GNOME. I talked to Enlightment and they're going to make more use of various bits (e.g. user session). Similar with KDE.
Dismissing it entirely like you're doing and pretending this is about forcing: good luck with that. Just like distributions were forced to use it right? Not merit, just pushed?
Try coming up with something concrete. Until that the lack of specifics in your posts tells me enough.
Whether or not the sysadmins want to learn systemd and regardless of whether it's the technically superior super-init system (you can't really call systemd an init system anymore), it's going to be forced down our throats anyway. What's with the holdup?