The whole point is that if you don't create a clear distinction between "significant" and "insignificant" violations with unconditional criteria for both, there will always be endless arguments, as there are as many opinions as there are people. And it's impossible to make such a distinction, and therefore, any violation is simply a violation, and that's it. Yes, sometimes it seems absurd and inhumane, but at least it's clear and unambiguous, without subjective opinions, so to speak.
Is an unfounded accusation of maphacking not a violation of the fair play and mutual respect clause? And what punishment did Hellight receive for this? I only see that he ended up in the positive.