I personally dont think that - although some blokes seem to want it all the time. Therein lies the problem - some guys want to come belting in, all to save what 1 or 2 minutes?
Essentially getting a visual approach absolves the controller of any responsibility doesnt it? Might aswell use them for the service they are their to provide and get paid for . (Assuming your not being farked around, although other than that female Perth ATCer I dont think they do it intentionally)
I would like to be left alone to do my own thing, not have to worry about CTA steps, other traffic, or Company SOPS etc - but as that is unreasonable, I would like to be able to plug into the FMC the STAR, and not get speed up, slowed down, held up and the track shortened at the last minute.