Comment 4 for bug 1052152

I, too, think that not having displayed on the desktop is a huge waste of space.
Especially for multiple monitor configuration.

While I love the minimalist approach that drives elementary, I think there is a thin line in removing useful/well loved/expected features.

I respect opinionated design, but sometimes giving the user some choice is fine too.
An option to let the user uses its desktop would be very appreciated.

On a personal note, I felt quite alienated when I discovered that I wasn't able to use my desktop space.

For reference, I asked a question about it, some time ago.
https://answers.launchpad.net/elementaryos/+question/205791

And shnatsel suggested that a better way to access to common files/applications/tasks could be proposed.

Anyway, I still love elementary even when I don't agree with the decision being made.

Cheers,
Carl.