With guidelines in place, it's much easier to pinpoint irresponsible behavior.

Even the plagiarists and art frauds I've caught and downvoted in the past would insist they've done nothing wrong, even when I could offer evidence. Much like when a shop owner catches a shoplifter, the thief always denies the existence of the KitKat bar in their front left pocket, even when there's video evidence.

It's easier to prove an idiot is acting idiotic, when there are guidelines.

I'm probably crazy for hoping folks could just act professionally. This place is viewed as a place of business by many who would prefer the entire operation to be successful. Sure, we can keep saying, "It's the wild west," and be stuck in an endless loop of history but I'd prefer to advance now into the industrial age and put all of this petty behavior in the past. Again, crazy.