thank you for this it is interesting to know their rationale. but i still disagree with it, i think it makes life using the computer more comfortable, it is a good way of managing apps that usually operate unattended and everyone is used to it and expects or relies on this functionality.

i cant think of any valid reason gnome doesnt have official system tray icons

to be honest they probably wish it was conscious because it has more of a conscience than conservatives and capitalists