There are arguments for and against calling that "space", especially since the vehicle isn't designed for orbit. Either way it's an achievement, and I don't see value in belittling it. Why not express excitement for one day going higher?
If you are now going to resort to "the FAI's definition", by the FAI's standards Yuri Gagarin did not fly the first orbital flight because he ejected from Soyuz I near the end, something the USSR kept secret so it could claim the achievement.
Moreso though, if you're not achieving orbit, you're not really visiting space proper, imho.
Smells like sour grapes. Turn off the news it’s not good for you