In this case it's more about keeping things in check and not letting one person with an attitude to ignore kernel development rules derail the whole project. I

In this case it's more about keeping things in check and not letting one person with an attitude to ignore kernel development rules derail the whole project. I'm not saying those concerns are wrong, but when it's causing a fallout like being kicked out from the kernel, the downsides clearly are more severe than any potential benefits.