We, Steemit, Inc., can take on the role of judge of abuse cases - in conjunction with you the community as the jury.

Yeah, I think you're right, @whatsup.

One thing often overlooked with regard to the "code is law" perspective is that downvoting is also part of the code. People seem to be too lazy to want to take part in voicing their opinion or acting on it. If you (generally speaking) think something is wrong, then you have some means of addressing it. Either though downvote or other types of expression. Asking for the "benevolent ruler" to do it for you speaks of laziness and cowardice.