Why is an intriguing question, isn't it? We know who, what, where and when. The why of it is unknown.

Just cause it's unknown doesn't mean I don't have an opinion :) I never let having all the facts slow me up any.

I think it's because the 50 felt genuinely threatened. No doubt Ned was a potential threat but he was such a bumbler that it was easy to turn a blind eye to the possible threat to the entire ecosystem.

Justin Sun is not a bumbler. I suspect at least part of this simple fear that a potential problem suddenly increased it's potential.

Very nicely stated Snook. Thank you for this.