I am curious if it is possible to have a switchlinc not control its own load when turned on or off, but have its load controlled only by another switch? I assume not, but just had to ask.

You are correct, it is not possible to separate the operation of the paddle from the load attached to the red wire. It is fine to not have a load attached to the red wire.

Depending on what your trying to achieve, as LeeG said you can just not attach a load. And if you need to attach the load that was there you may be able to add one of these. http://www.smarthome.com/2475D/In-LineL ... mer/p.aspx

Thanks, guys. That is what I thought, but wanted to confirm.

Or use a KPL to control multiple devices from the location.