[yuters]

Most things can be solved with Gnome Shell extensions, but I have to admit that having to install 5-6 extensions for basic DE features, like managing where notifications show up, makes it easier to switch to something else.

[ChocolateGod]

Problem is exacerbated when your GNOME Shell gets updated and takes out all your extensions.

[heavyset_go]

Or your extensions take out GNOME

[tracker1]

Even then, Gnome updates regularly require massive updates to those extensions... Pop used to just do that in the box, but felt just having an entirely separate DE they control would be a better long run experience.

[alecsm]

Most things, yes. The things I mentioned, no.