I guess these kinds of discussions are just the tip of the iceberg. As Linux becomes more commercial, and various companies/organizations make Linux more Windows-like, the mainstream "easy" distros will just be additional examples of bloatware.

Just like shopping for a car, or anything else for that matter, the buyer should beware. It's easy to download Fedora or Mandrake and install it with a few clicks, but so is Windows. Only the experienced users will know about the different Window managers, unless the Linux community holds firm to it's fundamental ideals.