I 100% agree - avoid it at all cost.
The trouble is how many times do you hear on the ATIS 'windshear has been reported' ? 99% of the time its just wind gradient and gusts, what any one with an ounce of airmanship would expect in gusty conditions and is typically harmless if reacted to with thrust ...
Most of the 'at risk airports' now days have elaborate windshear monitoring equipment .. ie. If I heard 'windshear has been reported' going into say HKG I would be questioning ATC of the exact details and consider the situation carefully before commencing an approach .....
Re. a/c types - I've flown FBW Airbus and Boeing ... Its one of the few times I would prefer the Airbus high alpha protection, I know if I pull the stick right back to the stops its giving me the best rate of climb without stalling ..... The PLI's on the modern Beoengs is of dubious value in these scenarios ...