Comment 3 for bug 1467885

There is a balance to strike here. I understand the suggestion that we should not remove really core functionality which causes trouble for the user. This is why the app scope is not removable, because if you did, you would be stuck, unable to re-install it (or indeed anything else).

Every click package in my mind is fair game for removal and we should cater for that. If I never use local music, why would I want the music app installed? If I have an alarm clock by my bed, I may have no need for the clock app.

I can see arguments both ways, but I prefer the unique flexibility Ubuntu offers of being able to rip out the bits you don't use/want - subject to that not breaking the device - and continue using it.