Actually, the modkill was implemented at the insistence of the offended Cash because the Sorceress was putting too much emphasis on her own role in the discussions, as presented in the newspapers. So, there's no need to talk about any mitigating circumstances here.
And if the GM doesn't take into account the opinions of all players on any aspect of the game management, then it's already a GM-overlord situation and all sorts of nonsense.
It's very interesting to see how you would please everyone in such a situation:)
The point is not to act like a God and torment the players in every possible way, but to control the course of the game throughout each stage. And when such controversial situations arise (hopefully there won't be any more), such as with Aro, take a clear and consistent position and stick to it until the end.
By the way, he accepted it, and I have great respect for him:)

Барон "Vampires"
Отдай свои прошлые сны,
В сомненьях себя обрети,
В бешеном танце душа кружится!
Не думай, что будет потом,
Здесь и сейчас мы живем,
Стань хоть на миг сам собой, слышишь!