"it's hardly user friendly" uh, yeah. so? it's the "complexity" that gives it it's flexibility.
"it loves to crash" then you're doing something wrong, or you downloaded a bad theme. I can't even recall the last time LS crashed on me.
"the icons on the desktop are supposed to make your life more simple" yes. they are. if you LIKE them. and a lot of people don't. that's why LS gives you the choice whether or not to include them.

hey, if you don't like LS, by all means, go away. I think we'll get over it.