Maybe I am optimistic... but I think that then we will have a sketchReset() that is fast and reliable
Well the point that sold me on not having/using a 'softReset' function is that it is usually just a lack of imagination and/or experience at program structure.
When someone can explain why they must have that function and that there is not other way for s/he's program to function without it, then maybe I will stand in that line. Until then, color me meh...
I think I would rather learn how to master better program structure. Learning software skills has been frustrating to me at times, but I do feel I'm making steady progress. Mostly because I stay away from that nasty C++ stuff and just swim in the C part of the pool. 
Lefty