[ptspts]

I hate tiling window managers. After I start a program, I move and resize its window to the perfect position, and it stays there for weeks. I don't ever want it to be moved or resized automatically, which is what tiling window managers do by default.

[gausswho]

I will offer that you can resize/move/float in most tiling managers. Remembering your modifications is usually possible too. It's the default behavior that separates the experience.

[arcatech]

It sounds like you’re both agreeing that windows should be controlled by either the user OR the OS, not both.

[gausswho]

I can't see a practical world where the OS doesn't need to take control of window positioning in certain situations. As a core example, there is full screen. Minimize is another, but that doesn't have a clean analogue in the tiled universe.

There's a natural strong reaction folks have to window managers, because it forces you to mentally remap at such a foundational level.

I prefer tiled managers because the user offloads most responsibility. Open something and by default it uses as much space as is available. If you have a special need, you can float or resize, but the vast majority of cases it makes the right call.

At heart, it's offloading cognitive load. They're more predictable and require less faffing around.