Yes. =)

In other words, if we want to promote "Steemit" to outsiders, we should abide by the "Steemit" rules. If we break the rules that were set up, then this is gonna make aspects of Steemit look really silly.

Personally, I think "Steemit" currently is the most important frontend site and therefore it's important that it doesn't confuse the outside world as to how "Steem" works. It's also very important that the community here doesn't come off as a bunch of trolls that don't give a crap about the rules, because they "know better".