Yes, you speak the truth. The choice of inaction still breathes action. Tolerating a behaviour or likewise state of kind to exist without your own voice being heard. Maintaining that time and effort may be made within its own course of judgement.
But really. It seems for some, to be a part of the process. And not everyone is willing to take others process on in their own field. For many are not ready/willing to accept the hand of guidance. Or portrayed perspective. So then, that action. If not spoken or made in an offensive manner, may indeed be more passive than that reactive statement. But, I cannot say. To be certain.