Ubuntu is building a common platform for Desktop, Tablet and Phone devices, and actually a consequence of that is that some very vocal desktop users do not like

Ubuntu is building a common platform for Desktop, Tablet and Phone devices, and actually a consequence of that is that some very vocal desktop users do not like it at all. It is seen everywhere Ubuntu is mentioned, with a comment along the lines of "forget Ubuntu, install Mint! (because it looks like Ubuntu used to do about 4 years ago)". This bug closing has more to do with aligning the general strategy towards multi-form-factor, that is, less focus on desktop-only stuff. Having said that, I think Ubuntu desktop is absolutely great for power users, you simply learn some new shortcuts and that's it.