Honestly, you do what you want. there is noting wrong in following a trend as well. and if you want to be different and follow a different path, its all up to you.
some people prefer reading BL's with porn. I personally do because i like to see the sexual connection with the characters and to be honest, ever since i was young, I've always drawn sexual images even though my parents were against it. its just my nature, and i see nothing wrong with it.
I don't think its distasteful when porn is included. however if you are a person who does not like such things its totally okay. people wont stop automatically stop reading your BL story because it does not have porn. you will just draw in a different kind of crowd.
so with all that being said, its all up to you and if you want to skip the porn or not include it at all, its all your choice.