That is more work and unnecessarily destructive
More work? These are the words of someone who didn't do the mod. It takes 2 seconds with a dremel tool/diamond bit.It's actually more work to try and leave the pins alone or bend them back after snapping the tab off by wiggling it.
Unnecessarily destructive? How do you destroy something with no function?
The pins do nothing, removing them destroys nothing, it is illogical to call something benign destructive.
I think the real reason why you guys are not grind'n the pins out is because you are afraid you'll damage/hit something else.
Only no one is saying that's the reason, again because no one wants to admit they are scared of the procedure.
Do it the way you feel most comfortable, but don't spread misinformation because you are afraid of the process.
So the pins have no function no matter where they are placed?
As they are in different spots for different regions..