Whatever is doable on steemit is allowed. Obviously some stuff is not okay, but hence flagged.

I am a big fan of rational self-interest and you both can do whatever the protocol allows and feels beneficial to you.

I tend to think it is better for the community to handle such cases by the measures the protocol allows amd they deem fair, instead of tightening the rules within steemit.

Personally, i would let it slip.