Quotedaurwyn
Because they were being abused in a way that the author didn't think worked. And also partly because the gear skews the game more when it is by definition almost all on the dominant side.
Which perfectly fits the "you can't enjoy the game in a manner we don't want you to" scheme.
Quotezannon
One was trying to say any offensive song ever is basically flaggable, even if nobody gets harmed by it. Because it might harm someone I didn't know was there, or I might be trying to harm someone I am unable to see.
Which is bullshit, but yeah, some tribs just make it up as they go.
This is actually correct reading of the law.