Just saying, none of the pilots I talk to share your views. Again, I only talk w F-16 jocks
Here are some of the links I recorded:
Pentagon: Here are all the problems with the F-35 - Business Insider - Software Issue
The Pentagon's official F-35 bug list is terrifying - ExtremeTech
Pentagon Report: The F-35 Is Still a Mess | Fortune.com
F-35 'Deficiencies' Decreasing, But Hundreds Remain: Program Manager | Military.com
Remember it is not how nice the plane flies (the pilot view), it is how well it can preforms its mission.