Thanks for taking the time to elucidate in depth here.. I have been saying the same things for months now and I only have so much time/energy to keep the flame alight in every thread that repeats the same things again and again with different commenters.
I just want to add that people view such situations quite differently to each other for a variety of reasons but what stands out as a unifying factor here is that before I had my account zeroed for these last 3+ months (regardless of how much time I put into posts, how long they are, how many people comment or how many upvote/reblog), I would naturally have wanted to help other people going through the same because I know that it's a) A problem for hive's image, b) It sucks as an individual to be on the receiving end and c) because I allow empathy to inform me of what I would feel if I were in that position.
Even if I don't particularly value the content being nuked, if there is no obvious justification for it and even an intent to avoid providing an explanation, then it feels out of balance and likely to create a sour taste for many users. Naturally, since I like to help others (and myself) to feel good, I seek to do something to help.
There have always been people who think like this and others who think very different ways. I think that the deeper personal inclinations play a part here more-so even than many of the factors already raised that are specific to Hive, rewards, money or posts.