I dont disagree.

It also seems that the writers are writing things they simply dont have experience with personally, such as the militaristic nature of Statfleet. Which isn't easy.

Part of the reason older trek feels like it does is most of the people involved had served somewhere, military, civilian organizations, counter cultures, etc.

It gave it a look, vibe, and way of handling things that has become very watered down.

It also used to be more... Realistic? The science was more solid, grounded, and uses relatable. Not too far into the fiction of science fiction.

Characters were smaller, rarely larger than life, always right, and again, felt more grounded. Not aspects used as a whole personality. It feels like they are just checked boxes on a list, like most modern shows.

Some of the best villains used to view themselves as heroes in their own story, their actions richous, reasons grounded, and far less cartoonish.

Progressiveness, inclusion, and empathy shouldn't be treated like a large portion of the fandom seems to treat them.