Hi DozyWannabe,
Among other things, we've been to the moon and back eight times since then (in a lander that used passive sticks, no less).
I think you'll find there was only one control stick - hence active feed back not necessary. Also the Lunar module is unstable in flight and must be computer controlled - hence no "Direct Law" so side stick control is a perfect solution.
the moon - Why did Armstrong pilot the LM, when Aldrin was tasked as Lunar Module Pilot? - Space Exploration Stack Exchange
"According to Tales From The Lunar Module Guidance Computer by Don Eyles, Armstrong and Aldrin never switched places during the LM powered descent and landing phase. Armstrong was on the left side of the LM cockpit where the manual controls were, and Aldrin on the right and responsible for working the DSKY (Lunar Module Display and Keyboard Unit), essentially instructing the flight computer."
More fascinating info on the software programming here:
Apollo 11 and Other Screw-Ups