Re: Yeah - no ...
"Why are linux desktops copying all that's worst in Apple, Android, MS and Web GUIs?"
Because they want mainstream users (i.e. nubs) to use them.
This seems a pretty simple concept to me.
The days of people doing something good for free (on the internet - which is basically all consumer devices are for these days) because it is good are pretty much over (if the whole AdBlock furore of late hasn't already confirmed this for you).
This cancer must consume even FOSS if it is to survive.
Sadly.