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Yes! Exactly why it bugs me when options are left out of the GUI out of what I can only assume is a sense of concern the user might use them "incorrectly".
I mean in this case it is very reasonable. Dont run apps as root.
See my konsole entry, the app runs as user, but a specific profile that launches a root shell.
I am also currently updating my linux desktop entries help page