Oh I agree - which is why mine is on the right. My other OS is Windows, and there are a variety of Linux desktops that would let me place the buttons anywhere I choose - on those desktops I choose to put them on the right in standard Windows order, since I can't change Windows.
In practical terms, right now this would be the same as the CSD thread, though if they do implement an option of their own (which is technically a wish-list topic) that would be another story. Based on that technicality, the thread belong in the Feature requests forum, and I'll move it for you.