This is just sad. One of the biggest flaws of steemit, is that anyone can profit and play with the system, if they invested the right amount of money (read: A LOT.)
Hope the fight between you both ends on a positive note. Though it doesn't seem likely at all.
Oh, forgot to say the most important part:
I don't think that would be a good idea, If you must then just ignore him. But I admire how you fight for your vision of steemit, I admire your followers (they all wish you never give up.) I don't want to be part of the fight, but do what you believe in.