Comment 42 for bug 375145

Situations like this is why I no longer use Ubuntu OR Kubuntu. Kubuntu just doesn't get the support it deserves, and it's potential has been untapped for quite some time. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that Kubuntu is "obligation sex" for Canonical. Something they support only because they have to, not because they want to. This topic and many others is proof of this. I no longer use, support, test, or help develop any Ubuntu release or derivative due to the complete and utter lack of respect for the Kubuntu community and it's users from Canonical. I understand that Ubuntu is Canonical's flagship product and Kubuntu doesn't have to have equal support for it, but if Kubuntu doesn't get adequate support, just put it out of it's misery. Please. Unless a miracle happens, Kubuntu will always be a third wheel that gets no development love.

No offense to anyone, but I also don't care to hear "If you don't like it, start coding and help change the perception". Sorry, not everyone is a developer and my method of supporting the community was by beta testing alpha releases which was extremely thankless. Also, in my country my right to an opinion isn't dependent upon how I contribute. The fact is Kubuntu stinks now and means nothing to Canonical, and holding on to the dream that it will one day get equal support as Ubuntu has drained me.

I'll be removing all of my memberships to anything related to Ubuntu/Canonical by the end of the day.