Public affection between strangers: It is disgusting. A bug or new trend?

Yes, I think Sharing is Caring needs to be reflected upon a bit; when sims nab the required items from lots it can create problems, and I spend too much time on my builds to allow any quick fingers to ruin them. I have Free Love in almost every neighborhood though, it is a great way of overcoming the innate jealousy sims otherwise are displaying.

I will also try to have each of the others in one neighborhood at least, to create some political differentiation in my world.