As much as i believe that the project is important, i am one of those that feel that the posts create a strange atmosphere at the trending page. Specially for the newcomers.I have an idea that i think could make the posts better without reducing their function and importance. You could choose a creative post that you like,use an image from there along with the link to original post and the name of the author, the rest of your will remain the same. In this way you will have a nice first image and bring a little attention to the creative author:)