The slash pile is a wonderful working model and it IS working. I can't pinpoint why exactly though I believe you are correct in saying that is the tone the moderators have set and the purpose is clear. It is with what works there in mind that we have gone forward with this. Some slight changes and for the moment moderated posting (this is the sims community after all and while I believe the majority will be respectful we want to ensure that is happening). We will see how it works.