Yeah alright I'm gonna stop reading this thread now, speculation is not necessary for me to see cuz then I have to ignore it.
BUT
Wha? I think you're completely backward, dude. I use sliding to taunt with Big Band all the time...and even just use it for okizeme with Cerebella.
(I showed Shin this but I guess I have to show you too...Val can use s.HKx3 anywhere, even midstage, cancel to a vial load, and still have enough time to run all the way up and either get a meaty or a crossup. You sacrifice pretty much nothing.)