Not just the modern app shortcuts, it would be nice if we could pin fully functional live tiles to the desktop just like we had gadgets in Windows Vista & 7.
Nope, if you don't like live tiles. Unpin them and don't use them. They're great for hybrid machines and great for desktops when using them for a "quick glance" --- weather, e-mail, news, stocks.
Not just the modern app shortcuts, it would be nice if we could pin fully functional live tiles to the desktop just like we had gadgets in Windows Vista & 7.