Gnome doesn't keep an icon of its multiple screens on the bar, but the program itself. It's an entirely different concept and uses a lot more screen space.

Just want to add another "me to".

Personally I hate it when I have terminal windows open on Space 1, but I'm currently working on another project on Space 2 and need a new Terminal window... if I cmd+tab and press cmd+n, I want a new terminal on Space 2... I don't want focus to change to Space 1, and then require me to drag that new window to where its supposed to be.

I would be happy with a "defaults write"... as I know simple users might get upset if they focus a window (probably though the dock) and don't get anything.