I continue to use Windows 8 on a Netbook that I have. I do this so microsoft can gain the usage statistics that, instead of bowing to the Metro Design, I just found a way to work around it. When I log in I immediately hit -D. takes me to the desktop, and then I created a shortcut that takes me to folder where the start menu icons are still located. I have effectively trained myself to never use the start menu for anything and to basically acomplish everything with shortcuts. In fact when shuting down the computer I simply hit -I and a side bar scrolls from the right and there is an option to shut the computer down.
I never use the start menu and it is horrible for installing legacy applications. I just dock icons and use desktop shortcuts. If more people do the same, I would think microsoft will get the measurements through the usage statistics that people dont like it and therefore its usage will plummet further.