That's not true though? I reset and set up devices for testing all the time, and you can skip logging into an Apple ID.

Some people really seem to be truly delusional. It's obvious that the company's "privacy" is a marketing gimmick when you consider the facts. Do people not consider the facts anymore? How does somebody appeal to the company's "privacy-first strategy" with a straight face in light of the facts? I suppose they are not aware of the advertising ID that is embedded in all Apple operating systems. That one doesn't even require login.

What are the facts that people are not considering?

The advertising ID is useless as of App Tracking Transparency.

Considering the facts is much harder when admitting a mistake is involved.

A "mistake" seems to be putting it lightly when the thing has been reiterated multiple times throughout the years, but yeah. Seems more like blind dogma. Obviously people don't like the facts pointed out to them either as you can tell by the down votes on my comment. If I am wrong, please tell me how in a reply.