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diff --git a/scripts/windowplacement.py b/scripts/windowplacement.py
index 0fe29fcc..d01fe71b 100644
--- a/scripts/windowplacement.py
+++ b/scripts/windowplacement.py
@@ -13,6 +13,9 @@
 # ignore_requested_positions - When true, the placement algorithm will     ###
 ###                            attempt to place windows even when they     ###
 ###                            request a position (like XMMS).             ###
+###                            Note this only applies to normal windows,   ###
+###                            not to special cases like desktops and      ###
+###                            docks.                                      ###
 ignore_requested_positions = 0                                             ###
 ###                                                                        ###
 ##############################################################################
@@ -26,7 +29,7 @@ _rand = random.Random()
 def random(data):
     """Place windows randomly around the screen."""
     if not data.client: return
-    if not ignore_requested_positions:
+    if not (ignore_requested_positions and data.client.normal()):
         if data.client.positionRequested(): return
     client_area = data.client.area()
     frame_size = data.client.frame.size()
@@ -46,7 +49,7 @@ _cascade_y = 0
 def cascade(data):
     """Place windows in a cascading order from top-left to bottom-right."""
     if not data.client: return
-    if not ignore_requested_positions:
+    if not (ignore_requested_positions and data.client.normal()):
         if data.client.positionRequested(): return
     client_area = data.client.area()
     frame_size = data.client.frame.size()