Assuming they were tricked, it's discomforting to think they have barely any oversight or due diligence.
Also, the fact that they waited a few days to 'research' or whatever is disturbing. To think they have millions of dollars of other people's assets and they don't know much about the basics is disturbing.
I guess the only way we can know if they were tricked is to wait and see if they take action in a few months after they power down and sell their assets, as doing so first would be dumb.
This 13 week powerdown for Binance and Huobi may be why most people are still being diplomatic. Saving what you can is important. I've stopped using binance. But oddly in telegram many people are asking when Hive will be listed on Binance. I want them to airdrop their users (they should burn their personal stake as an apology), but honestly, I don't want them to list and trade Hive. Not after their intimate role in the split.
Anyway, I think this is the most relevant point of the whole saga for noncoiners, too. The rest of the story is mostly just a problem for Steem and Hive holders and perhaps a tale of caution.