Star Trek Continuity in the 32nd Century

Before the premiere of Star Trek Discovery season 3, pretty much every article about the series was saying words to the effect of "the producers are no longer bound by Star Trek continuity."  The theory seemed to be that conforming to 50+ plus years of "facts" within the Star Trek universe is limiting. 

But the first two episodes of the season laid this claim to rest.  Previously-established continuity was all over the place in these episodes.