I completely agree. This is wrong. Stealing the guy's steem because you claim the seller was the thief is WEAK. All witnesses that didn't eradicate it when it was in Ned's hands are just as responsible and should resign. How could they let "stolen" steem exist on the blockchain when they were aware it was such? I hope they all have good lawyers because this could get really ugly.

And I agree, big lesson. It will be remembered for sure.