When they (read: EA) dignify taunting as a Community event they seemingly find it an ability of some importance, and I therefore doubt whether they will do away with it. Come to which, there is a large majority, and I'm here thinking of forums such as Reddit who mainly cater for the younger gamer and with a greater following than ours, who find it a fun and seemingly an essential part of the game.
As to what one could do instead? I am stymied, as I'd prefer to see the thing banished from the game, though I do recognise yr point about a friendly gesture to an opponent, but again, the game is targeted at kids and that should be taken into account when suggesting an alternative.
