Hide Read-Only Folders
I like that Arch and the like set the permissions to read-only so I don't accidentally blow up my install but to an inexperienced non-power user, it renders those folders vestigial for my use. I'd like to know how to hide them from view in dolphin, even if I need to modify them individually. I also understand that some of the sub-directories in those read-only directories have directories that are intended for user use, so I don't mean those.
Solution
So the best, safest answer for anyone looking at this in the future, say, trying to make it less likely that your children that use the PC get curious enough to click enough things that it break (especially if they are using your administrator account), you can help to alleviate this somewhat by right clicking the links under "devices" and selecting to "Hide Section 'Devices'. That should help tidy up you UI some.