That's... a strong statement. There is absolutely nothing wrong with going with a non-LTS version. You just have to update a little bit sooner, and that's it.
Especially with the recent extension of STS release support from 18 to 24 months [1]. Previously, upgrading from an LTS version to the next major (STS) version meant the support window decreased by half a year, while now it would stay the same.
