That some investors would consider SBD's a token that has future potential for going up in value was something not considered when this platform was built.

I know but why is that such a problem for Steemit that we needed urgent intervention and attempts to bring the price down?

I don't see any negatives in it, except what I have mentioned. Only positive as everyone is making more than they ever were + it's creating a huge buying pressure on STEEM in end increasing it's price.