[ubuntu] Gnome with Ubuntu

I want to use Gnome with Ubuntu 16.04. I understand that it is based on 3.18, but I can't hide the top and bottom bars. I can hide the Unity sidebar, but I'd really rather just do away with it, but the drop-down menus aren't available. When I updated from 14.04 I was running Metacity (don't know exact version, but was on the Software Center in 14.04) and that seemed to work ok in 16.04, but the Software Center had disappeared. I tried unsuccessfully to fix that, but no luck. I had to revert to my clone backup.

Questions :
1) In Ubuntu 16.04, How can I make the top and bottom bars hide?
2) How to use dropdown menus, and do away with the Unity bar?
3) Is Metacity ok for use with Ubuntu 16.04? If so, what to do about the missing software center? Are there any other reasons not to use Metacity? Other than the Software Center, it seemed ok. Will Metacity not be supported after a time?
4) Is there another Gnome that works better with 16.04, but will still have clear and easy dropdown menus, be able to hide top and bottom bars, solid desktop color and desktop icons, no Unity sidebar, and have all features of Metacity?
5) How do I uninstall any version of Gnome without it in the Software Center?
6) Can I update my current 14.04 to UbuntuGnome directly from my current 14.04, just like I tried 16.04, keeping all my software, etc.?
7) If so, would Ubuntu Gnome satisfy my needs mentioned in 1,2, and 3 above?
8) Where is a comprehensive documentary of Gnome(s)?
9) Is there a forum, like Ubuntu Forum, for Gnome? Or is this the best place?

Thanks!

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[ubuntu] Gnome with Ubuntu