Thanks @bluefinstudios - I was tempted to just stay quiet and shake my head... but - there are a lot of voices defending this move "for the sake of protecting steem". Figured I might as well be a voice that points out the hypocrisy of that. I know fear can be a powerfully motivating factor for bad decisions. I also know fear is hard to admit. But - ultimately, It's just not a good excuse for doing the wrong thing. ever.