"There is a quality of peace that can only be found on the other side of war." ... Winston Churchill.
I agree with your general sentiment ... getting into a prolonged fistfight serves no one's best interests.
That said, Steemit is a congregation of strangers and "the reputation that proceeds you" is even more important here than in the real world given people's general inability to meet in person. "Incriminating allegations" cannot be left unanswered as so few people have the ability to form independent conclusions based upon personal interactions.
Moreover, Steemit has developed a "Culture of Cowardice," with many cowering in the face of self-evident deceit and delusion for fear of retribution. The unwillingness to challenge fat wallets has perpetuated systemic vote buying/selling and every manner of game-rigging one could imagine. If not reformed, this WILL result in the blockchain's demise. And, if, in the face of flagrant stake-weight abuse, "Men of Good Conscience" will not step forward and offer their sword to the common defense, the blockchain will be reduced to the "Tantrums of Tyrants." We're well on our way to such a reality.
The record had to be "set straight." And so, now it has been. Hyperlink back to this post as necessary. Move on.
Quill