So there should be two start solutions to keep you happy? Because you can't or won't adjust a little? Because that wouldn't be at all confusing for less able users or create chaos when they accidentally disable touch interfaces on their tablet.
The start screen is just a full screen start menu with dynamic features, it really doesn't require genius level intellect to get the hang of it and its very quick to configure. "Straight to desktop" is the stupidest complaint though, its in the first column of tiles by default and 1 click or Win+D away.
A start button to duplicate the charm and hot corner functionality should be enough of a visual clue for everyone, would probably have been good in the 1st edition to ease people's transition.