Though I agree with you on this particular issue, I don't think the broader one is quite as clear-cut. In particular, littered taskbars and desktops are seldom

Though I agree with you on this particular issue, I don't think the broader one is quite as clear-cut. In particular, littered taskbars and desktops are seldom the consequence of user intent. It's far more likely that the user lacks either the knowledge or the motivation to go and change things. While they are technically customizable, they get mucked with and messed up every time you install something on the computer. (talking about windows, clearly) I suppose it's a difference between an opt-in and an opt-out system.