The big problem is that people can't go without very clear rules that have been set. They are simply not able to make adult, rational decisions - so there will always be an instance that will have to set the rules for them. Decentralization doesn't work, because people have never learned to take their own responsible decisions. Definitely not when money and (especially) power play a big role.
Right from the start, I realized Palnet was just a SteemIt-to-be. All I needed to do was look at the list of the largest stakeholders.
But then, there's a difference between what's generally not acceptable, and what influences the money you earn, and what gets you in trouble on some internet website.
Everything is subjective, what is accepted by who depends on a personal point of view...
Personally, I always make the same mistake again: I believe there are some things are common ethics, shared by everyone. Very naive. Again, when money and power are involved, ethics are worthless to a lot of people