The problem is the engagement farming.
Not the styling. 

"Because they ~~prostitute themselves~~ do bad stuff with it" is not a valid reason. 
You can say the same about video thumbnails, ALL CAPS or any other technological advancement. 

Engagement farming is not a problem here, since you can turn it off. 

You can do all the open-ended questions, boobie pics and _Italic Posts_ you want.
Just not on my Community relay(s).