I am sure, you're mistaken. I just created and executed a tx with only z-addresses with zcashd version 1.0.1. It was mined and can be found on the block exlorer.
It's not FUD, he's entirely correct. They had one thing to get right before launch, and they got it wrong. Speaks volumes for the so-called dream team. References:
Please stop spreading FUD about zcash.