Comment 67 for bug 438536

@poofyyoda: While I agree with your concern, your little freak-out there didn't really add much to the conversation, and the tone/language you used seriously detracted from a civil conversation. Hopefully you don't behave that way in face-to-face conversations; please try to refrain from doing so on the Internet. If you plan on adding your thoughts to bug reports in the future, please consider reading and signing the Ubuntu Code of Conduct.

Also the reasoning behind the synchronous-on-top decision has already been explained (comment 34). The issue is not as simple as it may seem, and developers are willing to consider different approaches. If you have a real suggestion, feel free to offer it, but please do a little reading before ranting loudly on Launchpad.

You did say something valuable that I'd like to highlight, though: "A good OS is one where both new users and expert users alike can feel comfortable at the simplicity and customisability that is offered." I think this is absolutely true, and I think that Ubuntu will be more successful if it doesn't intentionally hold back users who like customization.